Opteka is proud to be allowed to use the same factory and mold as Canon uses for their BG-E5. Opteka is one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance batteries and accessories. Opteka believes there is no limit to the potential of portable power, and as a company they will always strive to find innovative and efficient ways to power your life in the future! The Opteka BG-RXS holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 LP-E5 batteries. This provides a extremely extended shooting time. The vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally. Compatible with the Canon Digital Rebel XS, XSi, and T1i (450D, 500D & 1000D) SLRs only. This package includes 2 Opteka LP-E5 1800 mAh Batteries for Maximum shooting time.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great great battery pack
I was worried about buying an offbrand grip for my Rebel XSI but am very glad I did. Saved quite a bit of money compared to the BG-E5 and I have essentially the same product, just missing the canon logo and the wheel next to the shutter isn’t as comfortable as I’d like.
Makes my Rebel XSI so much more comfortable to use and hold, adds another heft/weight to make it feel more professional.
5 Stars Great battery grip
I received this battery grip as a gift today. Installation for me was a breeze and I had it on and working on the camera in a matter of minutes! It feels solid and has the overall same feel that the OEM grip provides. Overall I would say that this grip will make a huge difference in the pleasure of handling your camera.
5 Stars A no-brainer upgrade!
Lets face it… the Canon Rebel series camera bodies are tiny! Adding a battery grip gives your camera a bunch more/needed real estate. It gives you a better grip on the camera, which I feel adds stability to help take care of some of the camera shake, as well as the beauty of adding a comfortable shutter button in portrait position.
I am glad I came across the Opteka battery grip line, a great alternative to the Canon grip. The typical reviews here of this grip pretty much explain my experience with it.
It comes with two batteries (Optekas version of Canons LP-E5 camera battery) and a charger. A 6AA adapter is included as well but I can’t get past the convenience of using 2 batteries instead of fumbling with 6. The cartridge holding the batteries in the grip has a good securing latch that is only disengaged by a pulling out a lever and then twisting it. The on/off switch on the grip controls the buttons on the grip and not power to the camera (I keep it on at all times). I also keep a tripod quick release plate screwed into my grip with minimal effects.
I have noticed that one of my Opteka batteries will not seat right on occasion (reason for a small discount on “battery life”) in the battery grip cartridge, which will result in a half battery charge indication (as if you are operating on only one battery in the grip… which you can do). I have concluded the connection problem is on the battery itself having shallower terminals than the other batteries I own, and not the grip. Defective battery?.. I am OK with it because Opteka batteries are so inexpensive.
I use my camera in rugged places for work and play, so I have put a good amount of stress on it. The grips rubber near the shutter release is pulling away and high-wear areas on the rubber are starting to get smooth… I still think this grip is a great deal that being said.
Just buy it already… and enjoy.
4 Stars Bigger than I thought but great!
A battery grip with 2 extra batteries (and a AA battery tray) for this price is a no brainer. The batteries are 1800mAh vs the standard 1080mAh and you get 2! The battery grip is alot bigger than I thought. The control wheel next to the shutter release button is a little recessed and not as nice as the one on the actual camera. Other than that it’s a great piece of equipment, especially for those longer trips or taking a lot of video with live view. Works perfect on my T1i. No issues.
4 Stars Useful addition for smaller cameras
My motivation for buying this grip was threefold – add substance to camera (Canon T1i), extend battery life and make portrait photography easier. All three have been achieved with this grip that so far has been just what I was looking for. On the whole, it’s a great deal.
