timothy_pia Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 <p>Hi Folks, <br> I was considering adding a battery grip to my Canon 40D, but am a bit disappointed that Canon decided to leave off the "AF-ON" button on the BG-E2N. So I started looking at other options and just happend to notice this grip pictured in Ken Rockwell's Canon 50D review. It can be found about half way down the page under "<strong>Ultrasonic Sensor Cleaner" </strong> I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find this particular model grip. It is definitely not Canon's BG-E2N, so what is it? Any ideas? And yes I have emailed Ken and have yet to get a response so in the mean time I'd thought I'd ask the forum. Thanks. <br /> </p> <p> Here's the exact link: http://kenrockwell.com/canon/50d.htm<br> .......and the photo of the 50D with attached grip as seen in the review:<br /> <br> <img src="http://kenrockwell.com/canon/images/50d/50d-back-grip.jpg" alt="" width="768" height="808" /><br> <img src="file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Owner/LOCALS~1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /> <img src="file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Owner/LOCALS~1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Here's the back of Canon's BG-E2N for comparison:</p> <p><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/49/a7/8eca71a88da029792f22d110.L.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><img src="http://www.adorama.com/images/Product/ICABGE2N_1.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_kong Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 <p>I believe the grip that you saw on Ken's review is a wifi attachment, not a dedicated battery grip. The wifi attachment also doubles as a grip in this case but can only take in 1 battery, if I am not wrong, as opposed to 2 for the battery grip. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby_marshall Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 <p>Yes, Tim is correct. It is the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/520284-REG/Canon_2375B002_WFT_E3A_Wireless_File_Transmitter.html">WFT-E3A wireless transmitter.</a> It costs around $750-$800<strong>.<br /> </strong></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3rdpwr Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 <p>Too bad those things are sooo much money.</p> <p>Cool idea, out of reach for most...</p> <p>-Mario</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmuir Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 <p>I'm wondering how far the range is and how long a full Raw takes to transfer in the REAL world?</p> <p>Anyone have experience with ANY of the Canon wifi grips including the attachments for the 1 series cameras?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3rdpwr Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 <p>If you click the link Bobby provided, there are a few reviews on BH...</p> <p>-Mario</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy_pia Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 <p>Well I guess that answers that. Thanks guys. Maybe Canon will add the "AF-ON" switch on there next revamp of the battery grip. Until then, I think I can wait. Thanks again.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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