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Vello BG-C12 Battery Grip for Canon 7D Mark II

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Vello BG-C12 Battery Grip for Canon 7D Mark II
Key Features
  • Comfort and Control in Vertical Position
  • Holds 1 or 2 Canon LP-E6 Batteries
  • Second Battery Tray Holds 6 AA Batteries
  • Extends Shooting Time
Designed for the Canon 7D Mark II, the BG-C12 Battery Grip from Vello holds one or two LP-E6 batteries, effectively doubling your camera's shooting time. The grip also comes with a tray to hold six AA batteries (rechargeable batteries recommended).
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Designed for the Canon 7D Mark II, the BG-C12 Battery Grip from Vello holds one or two LP-E6 batteries, effectively doubling your camera's shooting time. The grip also comes with a tray to hold six AA batteries (rechargeable batteries recommended).

The BG-C12 adds comfort and stability when shooting in the portrait orientation, and it provides an alternate shutter button, AF start, AF point selection, AE lock/FE lock, and multi-function buttons. A multi-controller and a main dial are also located on the grip, adding convenience when shooting vertically. It is designed with an anti-slip rubber grip and firm curvature to further improve handling. The grip screws into the camera's tripod mount, and it has another tripod mount on its bottom for attaching to a camera support.

A control-lock switch can deactivate all of the grip's controls when they aren't needed.
A metal mount allows you to attach a camera strap to the BG-C12.
The BG-C12 is compatible with the Canon ACK-E6 AC Adapter Kit, allowing the camera to be powered for long periods of time as needed when shooting star trails or time-lapse photography.
A compartment on the grip stores your camera's battery door to prevent loss.
UPC: 847628587687

Vello BG-C12 Specs

Battery Type
2x Battery Pack (LP-E6)
or
6x AA
Camera Attachment
1/4"-20 Male
Tripod/Accessory Mount
1x 1/4"-20 Female
Input
DC Barrel
Dimensions
5.9 x 4.5 x 3.4" / 14.9 x 11.4 x 8.6 cm
Weight
12 oz / 340.1 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.3 x 5.1 x 3.5"

Vello BG-C12 Reviews

Wanted one for long time

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-18

Mistakenly bought one for 5D thinking it would work on 7D. Didn't return it, just forgot about it. This showed up on DAILY DEAL ZONE for a good price. It works great!

Love it

By Riju
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-11-19

Fast delivery. Working great as described.

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question

Do you have to use both batteries in it or can you just use one battery?
Asked by: Brandon
Yes, you can use this with just one battery.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-04-13

question

I've seen this on Vello's website for months with a photo, item# and price yet still not released. When will this be released what's the hold up?
Asked by: David
I apologize, but this type of request cannot be taken care of through this feature of our website. Please contact our Customer Service department by entering Live Chat, emailing directly to cs@bhphoto.com, or calling us toll-free at 800.221.5743.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-26

Would it also work on the 7D?

Would it also work on the 7D?
Asked by: Philippe
The Vello BG-C12 Battery Grip for Canon 7D Mark II is not compatible with the Canon 7D camera.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2023-05-11

question

About the material of this grip does it feel the same with the body (leather/rubber) and are the color the same?
Asked by: Frelian Peter B.
The grip is textured to feel exactly like the body but has a very slight difference in feel. You have to be thinking about it to notice though.
Answered by: Stephen C.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

would this work for a Canon 6D?
Asked by: Alexis M.
No, this was designed for use with the Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-04-13

question

Do you happen to know whether its weather-sealed? Especially around the insert section of battery compartment? Thanks
Asked by: Marek Z.
It's not "weather sealed", but I've used mine in rain more than once over the past several years with no issues whatsoever. If the rain is very heavy, I use plastic covers over the camera/lens. In light rain and drizzle I don't usually use the covers and never had any trouble.
Answered by: Michael
Date published: 2019-12-12

question

DO both batteries slide into the bottom of the grip? Doesn't show this very clearly.
Asked by: Anonymous
You can click on the " " symbol for the product photo and the seventh image shows the battery tray. It holds both batteries and slides into the grip from the end, just like the Canon grip for the 7D Mark II does.
Answered by: Michael
Date published: 2019-12-12

I am making an assumption here, but the Canon ...

I am making an assumption here, but the Canon grip has a magnesium alloy body, the Vello cost is a quarter the price of Canon's, is it all plastic?
Asked by: Mark
Yes, the Vello grip is polycarbonate.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-02-02
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