Will a Canon BG-E5 battery grip for the 1000D fit the EOS 1100D / Rebel T3?
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I’m trying to find a battery grip for a Canon EOS 1100D / Rebel T3 and keep seeing grips listed for the 1000D, including the Canon BG-E5. Is the BG-E5 a direct fit on the 1100D, or is there an official Canon grip for this camera?
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No the Canon BG-E5 is not officially compatible with the 1100D. Canon have not released a battery grip for the 1100D, neither does it appear they are planning to, since the SD card slot is inside the battery compartment you'd have to remove the grip every time you changed memory cards.
This appears to be another "feature" that is deliberately missing from this line in order to separate it from the xxxD line.
There seem to be a few third party grips produced but I'd worry about the quality. However a much better option if you're thinking of upgrading is the T1i (500d), which is compatible with the BG-E5!
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No. The Canon BG-E5 is not officially compatible with the EOS 1100D / Rebel T3, so it is not a direct-fit Canon grip for that camera.
Canon did not release an official battery grip for the 1100D. One likely reason is the camera’s SD card slot placement inside the battery compartment area, which would make grip use inconvenient because you’d need to remove the grip to access the card.
There are some third-party grips made for the 1100D, but compatibility and build quality can vary, so check reviews carefully before buying.
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