Neewer® BG-E8 Replacement Battery Grip for Canon EOS 550D/600D/650D/700D Rebel T2i/T3i/T4i/T5i SLR Camera, Works with 1 or 2 Pieces LP-E8 or 6 Pieces AA Batteries

Arrived on first day of estimate. Bought with two spare batteries. Feels solid and looks good. Fits smoothly onto my 700D. All buttons work well and do as they should. Have only done a quick test so far and seems to be excellent value for money. Should last for years if treated as camera equipment normally is, but for 1/6th the cost of an OEM, does it matter if it breaks or gets lost. I will expand on this review only if I find I have problems in using it.Really great piece of kit. Recommending it around my local camera club. Not enough use yet to assess battery quality but they appear to be as good as OEM so far.03/05/15 Now six months after purchase, time for an update. It is always on the camera, feels strange if I take it off now. It is really working well. No problems whatsoever. Standing up very well to the use it gets and the batteries are good too. Two members of my camera club have bought the grip after my recommendation and are very happy with it. Well worth the money spent on it.

The media could not be loaded. What can I tell you. Looks like a Canon original part, feels like a canon original part, functions like a canon original part....how is this so cheap?Exactly as described, comes well packaged and with two internal trays (for AA and standard cam batteries) has a good rubbery texture to the grip. All the buttons function perfectly and the unit has its own power isolation so you can switch it off in landscape (save accidentally hitting a button) fits perfectly to my Eos camera body and is super secure, no wobble, not even a fraction of movement it just feels like it’s part of the body.Worked from the second I attached, no faffing , no issues. Let’s be honest if it lasts 6 months at this price I’ll be happy but I have a feeling it will last a lot longer. I will be putting it through its paces in the next 3 monthsIn the video I show how the power switch works To isolate the buttons and how, once switched on, the shutter button wakes the camera and all the other buttons function just like they do on the main body.

Works and fits great on my Canon EOS 600D. I wont repeat the same comments as are already here, but it fits perfectly, looks and feels the part, and quality is better than you would expect. I thought the on/off button switched the camera on/off, but it doesn't, it switches the buttons on the unit on/off for if you take portraits, then switch to landscape, it stops you accidentally hitting the shutter release, or other function buttons. good addition. I also like the fact there is a storage area (on the bit that goes into your cameras battery compartment) for the cameras battery cover flap that you need to remove to fix this battery grip on to the camera. It keeps the flap safe and you should never lose it. another nice touch...As some other reviewers wrote, it balances the camera especially with long lens's and gives you more grip.The only negative, is that it wont fit in my camera bag with this fitted, but i guess i will just get another bigger bag.I would suggest getting a hand grip/strap for this too, as it enables one handed camera operation in portrait mode.Get one! its a must for every EOS600D owner.

Neewer really have become a reliable and incredible brand that is producing great quality products. I bought this and it works much better than another 3rd party company. Well made, feels good and works well. Definitely worth it. Great price and good product.

The Neewer BG-E8 Replacement Battery Grip is an excellent addition for Canon EOS 550D, 600D, 650D, and 700D users. It significantly improves handling, especially during extended shoots or when using heavier lenses.The grip allows you to use two batteries simultaneously, doubling your shooting time. The build quality is solid, and the rubberized texture provides a secure, comfortable hold. The additional controls for vertical shooting, including the shutter button, work seamlessly and feel intuitive.For the price, this battery grip delivers fantastic functionality and reliability. Highly recommended for photographers looking to enhance their shooting experience without breaking the bank!

No surprises here. This product is very cool at an unbeatable price.You need to remove the battery cover flap of your camera in order to install this attachment, I was happy to discover they even made a place for you to store the battery cover flap so you do not lose it. I have not needed to use the extra battery housing that could be used with AA type batteries although its a most welcome addition just in case...It's a snug fit and matches the camera very well and functions as would be expected. I definitely appreciate the ability to shoot for longer between battery changes as I shoot video, although for stills photography this is less importantMy only whinge is that I now have to buy a bigger kit bag if I intend to leave it attached to the camera when packing up after a shoot

I bought this for an old camera of mine mainly to be able to fit two batteries in the camera. The genuine Cannon grip is very expensive (it actually costs almost as much as I paid for the second hand camera). The unit does feel a little plasticky but it fits well and works perfectly. It comes with two battery trays so you can fit two of the original square batteries or six AA batteries. The instructions are clear and the unit is easy to fit. There’s an on/off switch so you can use the controls on the grip or switch to the camera controls. It’s held in place with the tripod fitting. The one thing I was curious about was what happened to the camera battery door when fitting the grip, the instructions show you how to remove the camera battery door which is then stored inside the grip in a dedicated slot. Overall it fits and works perfectly, I’m really pleased with it so far.