Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto The Canon design is so much better. After using both Pentax and Canon I found pulling the tray out on the Canon and swapping in two fresh batteries so much quicker.
But what’s even better is just having one big battery like the 1DX2, until you have to buy replacements.
Yes I agree with you about Canons design, much more convenient. No it does not take a lot of time removing the grip but my experience when you take things off & on continually eventually you'll have things wear out.
I do not have the 1DX2 but I do have the much older 1DIII and love its battery life!!!
As an older man with my kids, grandkids, nephews & nieces very active in sports there are times I'll be @ 4/5 events in a single day (10-12 hours of shooting). I would say I put a larger demand on my batteries than most and that might be why I find it inconvenient removing the grip to put two fresh batteries in
Thanks everyone for your feedback!!!
---------- Post added 08-15-19 at 11:18 PM ----------
Originally posted by Adam What I do is set the camera to prioritize the battery in the grip. That way, you rarely have to charge the battery in the body, since you can just replace the one in the grip when it gets low.
Thanks Adam
Yes I do have my camera set up this way
---------- Post added 08-15-19 at 11:19 PM ----------
Originally posted by aslyfox my problem is when the control on the grip gets turned on accidentally and all of the sudden, I am taking photos without meaning to.
I just have to be aware of the potential
😁 Yes I have done this many times.