jani_konj1 Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Is the battery grip really needed on this one, or do the ordinary batteries get job done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek_linney Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Jani, I have 2 x EOS 5 bodies and although I have a VG10 grip I seldom use it. Batteries have not been a problem for me with the EOS 5 although I don't use the built in flash very often. For example last week I shot 17 films on a single battery and the battery charge is still showing OK. Depending where you live its worth checking alternative sources of batteries. Here in the UK there is a mail order company that sells them for 2 pounds (3 dollars) each which is a huge lot less than high street stores. Regards Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff_henry Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Jani, If I understand your question, you are implying the VG10 grip for the EOS 5 uses batteries. It does not. There is an external battery pack for the EOS 5 but I don't see a need for it unless maybe in extreme cold. Camera battery has never been a problem under most shooting conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith lawrence Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 VG 10 is a grip only. For batery pack you require BP5 External battery pack for EOS 5 , available from "http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/pdfiles/p14-15.pdf" for about £57.00. Hope that helpsKeith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfdncithekxlbn8kaglf33 Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 I have a review of the BP-5 in the EOS 5 review on this site. It is nice as a battery pack, but not worth the money by any means. I madea second one from material bought at a consumer electronics shop in the US, Radio Shack, for about 5 bucks. The hardest part is stripping an old battery to make the dummy battery. Oh, an ordinary batteries are more than fine. I find they can last a really long time depending on your shooting style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 For an early nineties design the EOS 5 is extremely power efficient. I average about thirty-five 36-exposures rolls before the 2CR5 battery dies (some popup flash use, but not much). This would be excellent even for a new "power efficient" design. The EOS 5 was years ahead of its time and this one of the reasons this camera remained in production for ten years. The VG-10 grip is wonderful: improves handling, and has a duplicate shutter, main dial, AE lock and AF focusing point button for vertical use. However, it depends on the camera's 2CR5 battery for power. The BP5 is intended for cold weather use: clip it to your belt inside your coat to keep it warm. The downside is it requires the use of a powercord between the BP5 and camera. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jani_konj1 Posted September 28, 2002 Author Share Posted September 28, 2002 Thanks for this, but i dont have the camera yet. I think the VG 10 is the right name for that. How much does it cost new?The price is about 40$ for the grip, used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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