The battery grip fits extremely well, all connections are properly. The two supplied batteries (though not originals) hold by well. The functions of the handle (trigger, scroll wheel, zoom etc.) are similar to those of the camera. They can be switched off to /. Irritation, there was at the supplied infrared remote control, which is obviously not for a Canon 1000D thought because this camera has an infrared receiving function !! Had I noticed the only previously ... Otherwise everything was great - especially the standard delivery only 1 working day - amazing! (Friday ordered online - Monday morning in my Paketstation ;-) Oh yes: the service of pulse photo is actually reached by telephone and very friendly.