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p.1 #1 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

I just bought mine from B&H Photo and I have to say that it is pretty nice. So far it feels like a good product. The rubber grip is a bit softer than what comes on the 7d but it feels like it grips better. Not too fond of the smell coming from the grip but I know that will go away with time. The buttons are a little too easy to press. The plastic doesn't have the same texture as the 7d but it matches the 7d's color perfectly.

I'll have to reserve my judgment until after I have had the grip for a while. For less than half the price of the Canon grip.. Its worth it.

Jan 20, 2010 at 02:32 AM

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p.1 #2 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

I can't agree more with the build. I have had one for awhile now and think its every bit as good as the Canon version.

Jan 20, 2010 at 05:39 AM

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p.1 #3 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

Could you give me the model no. ?

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Andy

Jan 20, 2010 at 06:56 AM

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p.1 #4 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/671926-REG/Zeikos_ZE_CBG7D_ZE_CBG7D_Power_Battery_Grip.html

probably this one.

Jan 20, 2010 at 12:00 PM

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p.1 #5 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

Guys,

as far as you can tell, is this a Zeikos grip?

Jan 21, 2010 at 01:07 AM

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p.1 #6 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

OO7MIKE wrote:
I just bought mine from B&H Photo and I have to say that it is pretty nice. So far it feels like a good product. The rubber grip is a bit softer than what comes on the 7d but it feels like it grips better. Not too fond of the smell coming from the grip but I know that will go away with time. The buttons are a little too easy to press. The plastic doesn't have the same texture as the 7d but it matches the 7d's color perfectly.

I'll have to reserve my judgment until after I have had the grip for a while. For less than half the price of the Canon grip.. Its worth it.

I'ts not quite less than half the Canon's price, if it's the one linked. Canon 200, and the one linked, 120.

The savings is still substantial, and I hope it works out great for you.

Jan 21, 2010 at 01:25 AM

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p.1 #7 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

Sweet, now I need an alternative to the 7d w/grip arca L bracket. They are like 180. There has to be a cheaper alternative than that. Maybe one that fits a different camera but still works on a gripped 7D?

Jan 21, 2010 at 02:04 AM

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p.1 #8 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

RobertLynn wrote:

I'ts not quite less than half the Canon's price, if it's the one linked. Canon 200, and the one linked, 120.

The savings is still substantial, and I hope it works out great for you.

Wow, the price went up!
I paid $98.89 2 weeks ago. Apparently it sells for $119.95 right now.

Jan 24, 2010 at 08:03 AM

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p.1 #9 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/858070/0#8031131

Anyone?

Jan 24, 2010 at 10:25 AM

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p.1 #10 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

keithreeder wrote:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/858070/0#8031131

Anyone?

It looks strikingly similar. You may want to contact the seller for clarification.

Jan 24, 2010 at 04:34 PM

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p.1 #11 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

Thanks, Mike.

It's branded differently, hence the question - they're doubtless made in their thousands in a Chinese factory, bought and branded to suit whichever importer is parting with their cash, so as long as nothing leaps out as being definitely not a Zeikos, I'm happy to assume that it's the same unit by a different name.

Jan 24, 2010 at 05:17 PM

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p.1 #12 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

OO7MIKE wrote:
RobertLynn wrote:

I'ts not quite less than half the Canon's price, if it's the one linked. Canon 200, and the one linked, 120.

The savings is still substantial, and I hope it works out great for you.

Wow, the price went up!
I paid $98.89 2 weeks ago. Apparently it sells for $119.95 right now.

They probably realized it worked, and people could save a buck.

Jan 24, 2010 at 06:14 PM

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Jan 24, 2010 at 06:18 PM

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p.1 #14 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

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Edited on Jan 25, 2010 at 11:17 PM · View previous versions

Jan 25, 2010 at 01:12 PM

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p.1 #15 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

jdben622 wrote:
gargao wrote:
Sweet, now I need an alternative to the 7d w/grip arca L bracket. They are like 180. There has to be a cheaper alternative than that. Maybe one that fits a different camera but still works on a gripped 7D?

You can try one of these...they run about $2-3:

This might look a little better on the silver Rebels.

Jan 25, 2010 at 01:26 PM

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p.1 #16 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

A question.

Does the battery cover fit properly on the well on the Zeikos grip? Somehow, what I got does not seem to fit flush like the original Canon grip.

Thanks,

dan

Feb 06, 2010 at 06:56 PM

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p.1 #17 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

If the battery door creaks, then it's a 5DII grip.

Feb 06, 2010 at 08:18 PM

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p.1 #18 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

Savas K wrote:
If the battery door creaks, then it's a 5DII grip.

Feb 07, 2010 at 06:56 PM

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p.1 #19 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

gargao wrote:
Sweet, now I need an alternative to the 7d w/grip arca L bracket. They are like 180. There has to be a cheaper alternative than that. Maybe one that fits a different camera but still works on a gripped 7D?

Did you know that the L brackets are milled out a solid chunk of aluminum? They are computer designed probably from a laser imprint of the body. Take a piece of aluminum ~5X5X2" and grind away all of the excess, smooth the edges, anodize, and silk screen the index marks. Then there is a fair mark up for the relatively low volume product like this. $180 doesn't sound so unrealistic.
Its the second half of this video
http://exposureroom.com/members/douggardner/35f5d90a9caa44ecb709a22337d883ec/

Mike K

Feb 07, 2010 at 08:10 PM

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p.1 #20 · Zeikos 7d Grip!

Got myself one off fleabay from china called "Meikos" and seems fine, decent quality for 1/3 price of the canon one. The slot where the battery cover goes doesn't seem quite big enough but the grip goes on fine.

Not sure about the 2 batteries that you can only charge on the supplied charger and that will fry if used on the canon one though ! but they won't ever be used inside the body of the 7D so worst case is if they explode they will only wreck the grip !

Andy

Feb 08, 2010 at 05:18 AM

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