I have both of those units, one each on my EOS3's. I think the BP-E1 will satisfy the ergonomics, it does for me. The BP-E1 is about 1/2 inch shorter than the PB-E2. I bought the E1 because I use NIMH batts in my gear and wanted that option for both 3's but didn't really need the extra fps in both ( if one body breaks I can always switch the E2 to the remaining body). The vertical buttons on the E2 are great; If you only use one body and shoot alot of vertical that might be a reason to go with the E2 by itself.
I have never really paid attention to the relative lifespan of the two battery packs of the two so I can't answer to that. Don't know if it will fit in the mini trekker but the E2 fills a Pro Trekker (6.5" deep) pretty well. Good luck, Joe. > -----Original Message----- > From: Hugo Lopes [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2001 4:51 PM > To: EOS Mailing List > Subject: EOS PB-E2 vs BP-E1 > > I have the opportunity of buying a second-hand BP-E1 for my EOS 3, but I > also consider the possibility of buying a PB-E2. My main objective is to > improve the ergonomics of my EOS 3 and have an alternative to those > expensive 2CR5 batteries. I really see no use for the extra fps of a > motor but the extra buttons of the PB-E2 might improve ergonomics when > shooting vertically. So here are my questions: > - What's the BP-E1 vs PB-E2 autonomy? Does the fact that the BP-E2 > carries 8 batteries means that it has a greater autonomy? > - How much do they weight (batteries included)? > - Will an EOS 3 + PB-E2 fit a Lowepro Mini-trekker backpack? > Any help is appreciated. > > Thanks > > Hugo * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
