Battery Grip BG-E8 for Canon EOS 550D

The battery grip is very well made. The handle is very well located at the camera, no visible distance (air gap) between the camera and battery grip.

It should be noted that the camera is about 45 mm higher through the battery grip. The handle weighs 335 grams with a battery.

When battery handles third-party to read in some reviews that they smell like chemicals that is not the case here.

I am personally of the opinion that one should remain in the system. Man buys an expensive camera and then should not save the accessories also.

Conclusion. recommendable