Quote Originally Posted by Hamster View Post
For me a camera and lens is already heavy enough without adding more bulk and weight. It takes seconds to change to a spare battery so why carry it around on the camera all the time? I've got an L bracket and being able to shift between landscape and portrait on an already levelled tripod is great. So I've added some bulk and weight, but nothing like a battery grip. What else does a battery grip do that I'm missing?
Depending on the Lens attached a battery grip can actually balance the camera and lens for a much better weight distribution... not so "front" heavy so too speak. can also assist if you have large hands like me as gives you a little more to ...well ...gets your hands on ..and you know what they say about big hands......big Gloves