tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609928954076192237.post1133507847200292975..comments2023-07-11T17:38:50.916+02:00Comments on Photography and life in Belgium: YXTM C40DS Grip (Canon BG-E2 equivalent) and Phottix BP-511A Battery ReviewMikLavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12680234096178068765noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609928954076192237.post-17642558506626762212008-12-26T13:22:00.000+01:002008-12-26T13:22:00.000+01:00Frankly I don't see any difference comparing with ...Frankly I don't see any difference comparing with 1 year ago.MikLavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680234096178068765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609928954076192237.post-40364059265362765352008-12-25T23:05:00.000+01:002008-12-25T23:05:00.000+01:00MikLavMuch thanks for your review.Now that it's be...MikLav<BR/><BR/>Much thanks for your review.<BR/>Now that it's been almost a year later whats your review on the grip?<BR/>is it still solid? no bad contacts, random turnoffs, flimsy buttons?<BR/><BR/>I hear a lot of complain that these grips work wonders for a coupla months then they start to degrade and fail.<BR/><BR/>Whats your output?<BR/><BR/>I really apreciate your opinions, thanks in advance.<BR/><BR/>GuilhermeGui Tondellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481590241266007022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609928954076192237.post-88364992142620600492008-11-04T11:06:00.000+01:002008-11-04T11:06:00.000+01:00hehe,I recommend for a website supplier www.hkjen...hehe,I recommend for a website supplier www.hkjenis.com. you can purchased from the website direclty by paypalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609928954076192237.post-73370193685717985992008-08-12T05:30:00.000+02:002008-08-12T05:30:00.000+02:00I wish i could say your review helped me, but I al...I wish i could say your review helped me, but I already own one of these awesome grips from HK supplies. I paid about $85us for mine on Ebay. Looks like you got an even better deal than I did... :p<BR/><BR/>I would just like to second the authors recommendation. Great 3rd party kit here.John Cowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586513040519571477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609928954076192237.post-60103553840297293092008-04-02T10:43:00.000+02:002008-04-02T10:43:00.000+02:00I am glad my review was useful for you.I am glad my review was useful for you.MikLavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680234096178068765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609928954076192237.post-30208719144220255692008-03-30T10:14:00.000+02:002008-03-30T10:14:00.000+02:00I was going to purchase the BG-E2N from amazon for...I was going to purchase the BG-E2N from amazon for £103 (and that is the best price at the present time) until stumbling upon your excellent, clear presentation of your YXTM purchase. Entirely based on your findings I have just identified and purchased the same kit on ebay from HK supplies. A massive thank you for your superbly presented review. Best regards, ANDREW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609928954076192237.post-90009260613599590782008-02-23T14:11:00.000+01:002008-02-23T14:11:00.000+01:00I had a chance to compare it with the original Can...I had a chance to compare it with the original Canon grip, and it really looks very very similar. The only difference is how battery container is inserted.MikLavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680234096178068765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609928954076192237.post-20795406460582669122008-02-23T13:45:00.000+01:002008-02-23T13:45:00.000+01:00That's really good - I will do the same. I was onl...That's really good - I will do the same. I was only worried that it might affect the camera but it seems that it will do an equally good job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609928954076192237.post-78841910826332977312008-02-23T13:42:00.000+01:002008-02-23T13:42:00.000+01:00I paid about 64 Eur (which included the grip, 2 ba...I paid about 64 Eur (which included the grip, 2 batteries and shipment to Belgium)MikLavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680234096178068765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1609928954076192237.post-34156530408549341232008-02-23T13:33:00.000+01:002008-02-23T13:33:00.000+01:00Thanks for the review - I think I might do the sam...Thanks for the review - I think I might do the same to save money - how much did you pay for the C40DS?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com