Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip
- Price: $235.95
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Batteries are not included. Please make sure to purchase batteries to operate the device.
The Canon Battery Grip BG-E6 is an optional battery grip designed specifically for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. It allows users to load a choice of one or two LP-E6 battery packs. With two packs, the already-impressive battery life is doubled, compared to using a single LP-E6 pack in-camera. This is especially useful when taking advantage of the camera's movie mode or Live View mode - operating modes that use more power. In addition, with the included BGM-E6 Battery Magazine, you can alternatively also run the camera off six AA batteries.
Furthermore the BG-E6 provides full vertical shooting controls, which can be independently turned on or off as the photographer needs to enhance camera handling, especially for shooting vertical pictures.
Note: The battery grip BG-E4 for the previous EOS 5D is not compatible with the new EOS 5D Mark II camera
| Weight | 11.1 oz (315g) |
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99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to install (352)
- Solid construction (294)
- Reliable (253)
- Long-lasting (170)
- Fast charge (67)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (53)
- Pricey / poor value (7)
- Pricey (6)
- Price (5)
- Doesn't fit camera well (4)
Best Uses
- Digital photography (250)
- Portrait photography (203)
- Photography (178)
- Travel (152)
- Back-up (58)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (145), Semi-pro photographer (145), Photo enthusiast (77), Casual photographer (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (198), Yes (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Must have for portrait or travel photogs
This battery grip is a must have if you do studio work, portraits, sports, or travel with your camera. Not only does it allow you to easily use your camera in portrait orientation ...Read complete review
This battery grip is a must have if you do studio work, portraits, sports, or travel with your camera. Not only does it allow you to easily use your camera in portrait orientation by giving you all the buttons you need on the grip, but it also doubles your battery life be holding 2 batteries.
The grip fits nice and tight on the camera and you'll forget it's a separate piece. It makes it so easy to turn your camera sideways and shoot pictures giving you easy access to all of the buttons that are normally at the top right of the camera so you don't have to have your hands in a funky position reaching over the camera.
One other nice thing about the grip is that if you are out and your batteries die, the grip will allow you to use AA batteries instead of the Canon LP-E6 batteries. This can be a saver.
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Most Liked Negative Review
How does it compare to others?
Okay, so I think it goes without saying (especially given the below reviews) that a battery grip is extremely helpful. I love grips; I've installed them on every one of my cameras and...Read complete review
Okay, so I think it goes without saying (especially given the below reviews) that a battery grip is extremely helpful. I love grips; I've installed them on every one of my cameras and I never regret it. But what about *THIS* battery grip?Bottom line: Not worth it! It feels cheaply made. It's broken twice in the six months I've owned it. First off, the thumb wheel to screw the grip onto the tripod mount of the camera uses a complex system of inner gears, and they're ALL MADE OF PLASTIC. Which means if you crank down too hard on the grip to put it on or take it off, the gears shatter and your grip is stuck on your camera. You then get to pay for the privilege of shipping your camera to Canon and getting it repaired ($50 repair for my particular case). In my case, the gears broke halfway through taking the grip off, breaking the electrical connection, yet not far enough that I could work tools in there to fully remove the grip. Result: a few plastic gears in the grip rendered the entire camera completely unusable."I'll just put it on and leave it on!" declares you. Unfortunately, that won't work either, because the thing loosens over time. So much for the complex gear-driven system that's supposed to... be better than the direct-drive system used on all the other grips out there?For comparison, the cheap knockoff grip I had for my Rebel XT is six years, two rainstorms, a dunking in the river, and countless rock-smashings in, and still going strong (I will admit there might be some gaff tape involved in that).Secondly, the shutter button on the camera has two very satisfying 'levels' of feel to it -- the half-press to expose and the full press to fire the shutter. The button on the grip doesn't have that same feedback, and it makes it hard to work with. Off, Half-on, and full-on are just three arbitrary places in how hard you squeeze the shutter.This would all be okay if the thing were maybe half the price that it is. But at this pricing level, go with a cheap knockoff. You're not getting any extra quality here.I would then take that money you save and buy the Canon brand batteries. Tried other brands, and after a year of use, *the combined run time of all five of my third-party batteries was half the run-time of my one Canon-brand battery.* So I decided to do it right this time and go brand-name. Batteries did not disappoint. Grip did.
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Pros
- Easy to Install
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portrait Photography
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
Makes taking portrait shots a lot easier. Great having the extra battery for longer shoots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
- Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Travel
- Weddings
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
I depend on this thing heavily when shooting weddings to double my battery life. Now I never run out of juice mid-shoot. Also makes the camera more comfortable when shooting for 8-10 hours. My only complaint is that there is an on/off switch which sometimes gets knocked into the off position by accident, and then you suddently have no alternative shutter control. I would just remove this feature if I could.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Real Estate Architectural
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
Resisted getting a grip for years, but finally realized it could help stabilize my hand-held shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Long-Lasting
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
- Film
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
Is an very good product, use 2 batteries for video is useful.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Long Photoshoots
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
Great charge, useful to have a second battery around, especially with the BG-E6 grip.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
Excellent battery grip. Super easy to load batteries and fits tightly and securely on the bottom of my 5D Mark ii,
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
I had 3rd party grip for a while and it was ok, but for stability on tripod with Arca Swiss L plate you have to have the original. it feels and looks much better too.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
- Portrait Photography
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
It was tough spending the extra $150 to get the name, but I have no regrets. This attachment makes vertical shooting a snap, no awkward searching for controls, and buying the canon brand makes it a smooth and seamless attachment to my camera body. Looks and feels great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
This grip feel and operates exactly the way a professional would expect it to. Worth every penn, don't settle for an "off Brand" version stick with the canon!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Portrait Photography
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
It's good, really useful thing.
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
I can't imagine how I would use 5D MARK II without this. I wouldn't go cheap and get the knockoff. Get the real Canon part and feel better about yourself. I love the battery grip. Just buy it! You will not regret your choice. :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
This grip makes all the difference in handling the 5D MkII, especially if you shoot headshots or other types of verticals. Fit and finish are excellent and not like the $100 [*]knock-offs. With two batteries installed, the camera can go all day shooting without needing to be replaced. A nifty feature is a small slot for storing the camera body's battery door cover, which must be removed to mount the grip. Smart, Canon! I was pleasantly surprised that it also came with the AA battery holder. I was thinking that was an optional accessory. This could really come in handy if you're in a remote location shooting and your Canon batteries go dead. Just pop in AA's alkalizes and keep shooting. You could also opt for using rechargeable AA's all the time and save a lot of money over time.The grip makes the camera feel more like a tool and less like a toy. I downsized from 1D and 1Ds's recently and missed the feel and build these top-of-the-line cameras offer. The 5D is a great camera, but it's not a 1 series. Although, with the BG-E6 it feels better in my hands, facilitates vertical shooting, and gives me the power to work all day without having to worry about running out of juice.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
Just received my new BG-E6 grip to go along with my new Canon 5D Mark II. The grip holds 2 batterys and inserts into the camera battery slot. A very clever sleeve holds the camera's battery cover door which has to be removed to use this grip. When not using the grip, the camera battery door is conveniently located and reinstalled. The grip adds an extra shutter button and a second "wheel" control for vertical shots. It is all held together by a mounting bolt that screws into the tripod mount hole. Feels solid and sturdy once assembled together. My only negative is that when using an L zoom lens and the battery grip, the whole package is quite heavy. Overall I am very satisfied.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Travel
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
I've owned Canon BG's for my 10D, 50D, 5D, 7D and now 5D Mark II. I never shoot without them. While they do add extra weight to the camera, I find that it actually helps to balance heavier lenses, and the extra height that it adds to the body lets my larger hands get a firmer hold on the camera.
The controls on the BG-E6 feel identical to those on the 5DII (in contrast to the BG-E7, for example, where the shutter release on the grip is much softer than on the camera). Build quality is identical to the camera body - i.e., suitably rugged magnesium alloy.
The extra battery-life is a must on long shoots and day trips, especially if you're planning on shooting video, and the BG-E6 will track your battery usage and shutter count on both batteries if you're using the Canon LP-E6.
Once I attach my BG, I never take it off.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Reliable
Cons
- Bulky
- Doesn't Fit Camera Well
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
- Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Travel
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
allows vertical shutter which is awesome. also allows twice as much juice before reaching in to your bag. overall it is a solid battery grip and gets the job done.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
It makes shooting events and weddings so much easier and not having to look at how much battery I have when there are two events back to back.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Long-Lasting
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
- Photography
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
Exactly what I expected in a Canon product and the great service as always that B&H Photo provides for their customer. Quick shipment, and an easy to follow buy and check out website.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
Great for improving handling, especially with longer, heavier lenses. Also provides an attachment point for the excellent Canon E1 handstrap. Great quality and provides double battery life, plus all functions of camera when holding in the portrait orientation. Awesome addition.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip:
The camera's LCD does not show ALL the battery info when I insert two LP-E6 batteries.It is erratic in this regard.I have to unscrew the grip and remount for it to show both batteries info.It does show that there are two batteries inserted but only shows the one battery's full info.Please advise.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What's in the Box
- User Guide
- BGM-E6 Battery Magazine
- 1-Year Manufacturers Limited Warranty
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