The Vello BG-C18 Battery Grip is specifically designed for the Canon EOS RP and R8 mirrorless cameras. It accepts two LP-E17 batteries to double the camera's battery life, shooting time, and video recording time. Additionally, the grip offers a comfortable, extended, and rubberized nonslip grip, and a shutter-release button for vertical use allows you to shoot without your arm and hand in an awkward position. When shooting in a horizontal position, you can lock the grip shutter button with the control lock, so you don't accidentally fire the camera, and the grip maintains tripod support with a threaded 1/4"-20 socket on the bottom.
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Key Features
- Accepts Two LP-E17 Batteries
- Doubles Camera's Battery Life
- Extends Shooting and Recording Time
- Extended Grip for Vertical Compositions
The Vello BG-C18 Battery Grip is specifically designed for the Canon EOS RP and R8 mirrorless cameras. It accepts two LP-E17 batteries to double the camera's battery life, shooting time, and video recording time. Additionally, the grip offers a comfortable, extended, and rubberized nonslip grip, and a shutter-release button for vertical use allows you to shoot without your arm and hand in an awkward position. When shooting in a horizontal position, you can lock the grip shutter button with the control lock, so you don't accidentally fire the camera, and the grip maintains tripod support with a threaded 1/4"-20 socket on the bottom.
More DetailsVello BG-C18 Overview
The grip accepts two LP-E17 rechargeable batteries, which double the camera's battery life, shooting time, and video recording time.
The BG-C18 has a shutter-release button for vertical use, so you're not shooting with your arm and hand in an awkward position.
When you are shooting in a horizontal position, you can lock the grip shutter button with the control lock, so you don't accidentally fire the camera.
The grip offers a comfortable, extended, and rubberized nonslip grip.
The battery grip maintains tripod support with a threaded 1/4"-20 socket on the bottom.
UPC: 847628027053
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Vello BG-C18 Reviews
Just what I needed!
By Anthony
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-12
This was long overdue. The battery grip is much needed as someone who likes to shoot vertically for my portraitures (not that I don't have a problem shooting horizontally). I also have super large hands so this works FOR ME. It just feels like i have full control of my camera now lol. They were quick with shipping! Love B&H!
Solves the small battery problem.
By Becky
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-18
I bought this to double my battery capacity, but it feels good in the hand, especially when using a long lens. I handhold my RF200-800 most of the time, and it gives it better balance. It was easy to install, and matches the camera body perfectly.
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Two qustions on the Vello BG-C18. (1) will the ...
Two qustions on the Vello BG-C18. (1) will the EOS RP show the battery level with this attached? (2) will the RRS Base plate work on the grip?
The Vello BG-C18 Battery Grip for Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera will show the battery level .
The RRS Base plate will work on the grip .
Date published: 2020-05-27
Will this grip work with a Canon SL3?
Will this grip work with a Canon SL3?
No, the Vello BG-C18 Battery Grip for Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera will not work on the Canon Rebel SL3.
Date published: 2022-05-05
Will the Vello BG-C18 show the battery level if ...
Will the Vello BG-C18 show the battery level if using non-Canon brand batteries? (In other words will it do the encryption translation for 3rd party batteries?)
Yes, if you are using Watson brand batteries. i can't speak to all other brands.
Date published: 2023-06-22
Will this fit Canon R6?
Will this fit Canon R6?
No, the Canon BGR10 is the correct grip for the R6.
Date published: 2020-09-14
Is the shutter release cable required for shutter ...
Is the shutter release cable required for shutter operation? That is, will it function without the cable attached?
If you are using the regular shutter release button built on the Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Digital Camera, then no, the 2.5 mm Shutter Release Cable is not required for use. If you will be using the shutter release button built on the Vello BG-C18 Battery Grip when shooting vertically, then yes, the 25 mm Shutter Release Cable would be required for the shutter release button to operate.
Date published: 2024-08-12
Does this work with the canon r7?
Does this work with the canon r7?
No, the Vello BG-C18 Battery Grip for Canon EOS RP and R8 Mirrorless Cameras will not work with the Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera.
Date published: 2025-02-04
To access the SD card, do you have to take the ...
To access the SD card, do you have to take the grip off?
This alone makes it useless for me to use unless you shoot until card if full and even then it is not any good.
Date published: 2022-02-13
Does it come with batteries?
Does it come with batteries?
No, the Vello BG-C18 Battery Grip for Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera does not come with batteries.
Date published: 2023-05-17
