tbh I get the struggle with the official price tag. For a budget pick that actually feels decent, I suggest looking into these:

• Meike MK-80D Battery Grip for Canon EOS 90D 80D 70D
• Pixel BG-E14 Replacement Battery Grip The Pixel BG-E14 Replacement Battery Grip is surprisingly sturdy and the shutter click isnt too mushy. It is a solid middle ground if you wanna save cash without it feeling like a toy! gl

> Honestly, Im disappointed with third-party stuff. Totally agree with the above! i've tried many over the years and honestly the electronics in generic ones are kinda scary. basically, the Canon BG-E14 Battery Grip has better voltage regulation so it wont mess with ur battery communication. cheap plastic is one thing, but bad circuitry can actually damage the camera. if the official price is too high, maybe check for a used one?? gl!

For your situation, I gotta warn you: avoid cheaper third-party grips. Unfortunately, Ive had issues with the build quality of Vello and Neewer.

• Canon: Professional standard but expensive.
• Vello: Shutter button is mushy.
• Neewer: Feels reallyyy hollow. Honestly, Im disappointed with third-party stuff. They dont match the 90D body and can cause power drain. Stick with the official one... peace.

Jumping in here because i've had such bad luck with these in the past. Basically, the thread so far is saying skip the super cheap stuff like Neewer, maybe try Pixel or Meike for a budget win, but the Canon is king for weather sealing. Unfortunately, my experience with third-party stuff has been kinda shaky... literally. The mounts just arent as tight as they should be and start to wobble after a few months of heavy use. If you want a couple more brands to compare that havent been mentioned:

• Mcoplus MK-80D Vertical Battery Grip
• DSTE Pro Battery Grip for Canon 70D 80D 90D Quick tip: blast the camera contacts with a bit of compressed air before mounting any grip. Ive had weird power errors just from a tiny speck of dust getting caught in the pins. Honestly, save yourself the stress and just hunt for a used Canon BG-E14 Battery Grip if you can... the peace of mind is worth the extra forty bucks.

Regarding what #3 said about the struggle with the official price, i totally get it. Ive been shooting with 80D and 90D bodies for years and have tested several configurations. If you want reliability without paying the full Canon tax, you have to be really picky about the build.

• Canon BG-E14 Battery Grip: This is the standard for weather sealing. If you shoot in the rain or dust, dont risk third-party stuff. The buttons feel exactly like the body.
• Vivitar Pro Series Multi-Power Battery Grip for Canon 70D 80D 90D: This is a decent sleeper pick. Pros: The rubber texture matches the 90D pretty well. Cons: The secondary shutter button has a louder click than the main camera button.
• DSTE Pro BG-E14 Vertical Battery Grip: Reliable electronics for the price. Pros: Usually comes with a wireless remote. Cons: The battery tray feels a bit thin compared to OEM. If you are doing paid events, honestly... just hunt for a used Canon BG-E14 Battery Grip. The electronics in the official one are just better when you are on the clock. Third-party ones are fine for casual shooting tho.

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