Vertical grip with IR remote for Canon EOS 450D and EOS 1000D

Leonard Goh | Aug 18, 2008

Users of Canon EOS 450D and the new EOS 1000D often opt for the additional battery grip for taking vertical shots, or simply to enhance the grip and prolong the camera's battery life. While Canon does offer that accessory, we stumbled upon the Ownuser BH-C100R Battery Grip and found that it has a lot of features the Japanese company left out.

We noticed two shutter buttons on either side of the vertical grip which make it user friendly for our south-pawed friends. The attachment also comes with an onboard infrared sensor and a remote control that lets you trigger the shutter without being near the camera. This is particularly useful for nature photographers who often set up their cameras a distance away to avoid frightening the wildlife, or simply for taking self-portraits.

Although the BH-C100R offers plenty of useful features, it should be noted that the camera's warranty is void if the third-party grip damages the shooter. But if you are willing to take the risk, the Ownuser battery grip is available online for US$118.

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