EOS 3 Normal Grip

[jerry_plemons1]

<p>I recently acquired a Canon EOS 3 body which came with a Power Boost grip - the kind that takes 8 AA batteries. While the grip is nice, I really need the standard grip that comes with the camera, the one that takes a single battery.<br>

What I need to know is - where can I buy/obtain one of these standard camera body grip/battery holder items?<br>

Thanks in advance for your help,<br>

Jerry</p>

 

[richterjw]

<p>I'd try KEH.com or some place like that. Ebay may also be a good alternative. JR</p>

[philip_wilson]

<p>Unless you find one on ebay or similar it will probably be cheaper to buy a body with the standard grip than the parts from Canon. About 2 years ago I tried to but a standard grip for a 1V and they quoted about $250 plus shipping.</p>

[jerry_plemons1]

<p>Good grief! I only paid $100 for the EOS 3 body with the power booster attachment. Looks like I may be stuck with a handful of camera instead of what I had hoped for.<br>

Jerry</p>

[mark_pierlot]

<p>Jerry, just detach the grip from the body. The camera works fine with just a 2CR5 battery.</p>

[jerry_plemons1]

<p>Mark,<br>

I don't understand how that would work. The GR-E1 or GR-E2 is the holder for the 2CR5 battery. The GR type grip covers the front part of the camera. The camera I have does not have that front cover that normally comes with the camera. The person I got the camera from said they bought the camera used and it came with just the booster attachment. I need the standard part that normally comes with the camera. So far, I have not been able to find a store that sells just that part.</p>

[mike_oflaherty]

<p>For a $100 what do you expect for buying used, as they would say. I'm sad to say it looks like your in a bit of a pickle. A nice camera buy the way, couple of suggestions, use lithium batteries they will last longer or buy a good set of rechargeable batteries or hunt down a PB-E2 on the web. Really don't worry about the cost, the results your going to get will well justify the cost of a new/used grip. After all it only was a $100 for the body and grip.</p>

[hjoseph7]

"Jerry, just detach the grip from the body. The camera works fine with just a 2CR5 battery"

 

I'm hip, I just took out my EOS-3 loaded with Velvia 100. Rain, no problems. Beautiful camera just a little noisy...

[PuppyDigs]

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<p>Jerry, just detach the grip from the body. The camera works fine with just a 2CR5 battery.</p>

</blockquote>

<p>Without the GR-1, you'd have a big hole (no grip surface!) and the battery won't work. Of course the EOS 1, 1N, 1V & 3 series are discontinued, so you'd have to find a GR-1 used or as old stock. To put the prices in perspective, the PB-E2 was $400-450 when new, BP-E1 was $125 and the GR-1 was $75 (really high considering it was only plastic with rubber covering).</p>

<p>I just sold my EOS 3, GR-1, BP-E1 and PB-E2 last month. I thought I'd have a hard time selling them but they went fast and for a decent price. Oddly there was surprising demand for a mint EOS 3 and accessories.</p>

<p>Here's my old EOS 3 with GR-1 installed. Without the GR-1 the entire textured grip area on the left would be a hole.</p>

<p><img src="http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/frary/toolbox_images/EOS3F_0638s.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" /></p>

[mark_pierlot]

<p>I stand corrected. Sorry for the errant advice, Jerry. I've never had a grip for my 3, and mistakenly thought the grip just attached to the baseplate.</p>

[jerry_plemons1]

<p>My Lucky Day!. A fellow forum reader has offered a used GR-E1 to me for a very reasonable price. Thanks to all who contributed responses. Next time I'll be more careful with my on-line purchases. The camera works fine and is exactly what I was looking for. With the GR-E1, it will be perfect.</p>

[jimmy_peterson1]

<p>Here's one I found on eBay:<br>

<br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130376938820&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130376938820&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT</a></p>

[ve_ga]

<p>Hi fellow members,<br>

Reviving this old thread back as I am now in the same situation as Jerry was. Gotta EOS 3 with PB-E2. In need of a GR-E1 as a lighter travel option. Hoping that some one here might have an idle one sitting with them that they wouldn't mind parting with too much. (although the eos3 I got is in near mint condition... still think Jerry got the better deal for his!)</p>

<p>Thx much<br>

--<br>

Vega</p>