[mountain wilderness]

I was wondering if anyone new if the battery grip and battery's from the 20d are compatible with the 40d? i have been thinking of getting a 40d for wildlife photography to fill in until i can afford a 1d mk3 i am also thinking of getting a 5d for landscape work as well-are battery's from the 20d compatible with the 5d?

[ray]

[ray]

The grip is the same as the 20D so i assume the batteries are the same...Ray

Canon BG-E2N Battery Pack for the EOS 40D, 30D & 20D - Canon EOS 40D Accessories | Devon Camera Centre

[M1ke A]

The BP511 batteries fit the 20, 30 and 40D's plus the 5D, oh and Canon's portable hard disk viewers.

Just be aware that the 5D has a different battery grip from the XXD bodies though.

[mountain wilderness]

good stuff thankyou all-i was hoping they were the same, well i might keep the grip from my 20d and spare battery's when i get a 40d then seem as they all fit

[Sonsey]

Originally Posted by mountain wilderness

well i might keep the grip from my 20d and spare battery's when i get a 40d then seem as they all fit

Good idea, the only difference between the BG-E2 grip and the new updated BG-E2n grip are a couple of bits of rubber inside the battery door which add a bit of weather sealing... not really worth upgrading for IMO.

[Dave Canon]

Have I missed something but wouldn't you be able to afford a 1D sooner if you did not buy the 40D. I have a 20D and do not think I would part with funds for a 40D unless my 20D had died (perhaps yours has?). However, a 1D Mk III would be nice.

Dave