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Vello Battery Grip for Canon EOS R5, R5 II, R6, R6 II, and R6 III Mirrorless Cameras

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Vello Battery Grip for Canon EOS R5, R5 II, R6, R6 II, and R6 III Mirrorless Cameras
Key Features
  • Accepts Two LP-E6NH / LP-E6N Batteries
  • Doubles the Camera's Battery Life
  • Extends Shooting and Recording Time
  • Extended Grip for Vertical Composition
The BG-C21 Battery Grip from Vello is designed for use with the Canon EOS Battery Grip for Canon EOS R5, R5 II, R6, R6 II, and R6 III mirrorless cameras. It accepts two Canon LP-E6NH or LP-E6N rechargeable batteries (not included) to effectively double the camera's battery life and shooting time. The BG-C21 is equipped with an alternate shutter release, a multifunction button, main and quick-control dials, plus AF start, AE/AF lock, and AF point/magnify buttons, making the battery grip ideal for camera operation in portrait orientation. A convenient lock switch disables the controls to prevent accidentally triggering or changing settings.
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Vello BG-C21 Overview

The BG-C21 Battery Grip from Vello is designed for use with the Canon EOS Battery Grip for Canon EOS R5, R5 II, R6, R6 II, and R6 III mirrorless cameras. It accepts two Canon LP-E6NH or LP-E6N rechargeable batteries (not included) to effectively double the camera's battery life and shooting time. The BG-C21 is equipped with an alternate shutter release, a multifunction button, main and quick-control dials, plus AF start, AE/AF lock, and AF point/magnify buttons, making the battery grip ideal for camera operation in portrait orientation. A convenient lock switch disables the controls to prevent accidentally triggering or changing settings.

The BG-C21 allows the batteries to be recharged through the camera body without the need to remove them from the grip. Charge indicator LEDs show individual battery status at a glance.

  • Doubles battery life and shooting time
  • Alternate shutter release, multifunction button, and controls
  • In-grip battery charging when mounted to camera body
  • Battery status LEDs
  • 1/4"-20 threaded tripod mount
  • Strap mount
  • Battery cover holder
UPC: 847628528673

Vello BG-C21 Specs

Camera Attachment
1/4"-20 Male
Tripod/Accessory Mount
1x 1/4"-20 Female
Material
Plastic
Dimensions
5.6 x 4.3 x 3.2" / 14.2 x 10.9 x 8.1 cm
Weight
0.8 lb / 351 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.835 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.2 x 4.9 x 3.7"

Vello BG-C21 Reviews

Affordable alternative

By Lenn
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-07-28

Works great on my Canon R6v2

This battery grip does the job

By Greg
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-14

The Vello grip is doing everything I expected the Canon $400 grip to do on my Canon r6 mkii at a better price. With both batteries drops to 3 bars after 200 images taken.

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Is it weather resistant

Is it weather resistant
Asked by: Christo
No, the Vello Battery Grip for Canon EOS R5, R5 II, R6, and R6 II Mirrorless Cameras is not weather resistant.
Answered by: Idris A
Date published: 2026-02-13

Does it work with LP-E6P batteries?

Does it work with LP-E6P batteries?
Asked by: Oliver
The Vello Battery Grip for Canon EOS R5, R5 II, R6, and R6 II Mirrorless Cameras is compatible with the Canon LP-E6P model battery.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2026-06-19

Will this grip work with the r6 MK3?

Will this grip work with the r6 MK3?
Asked by: Jeff
Yes, the Vello Battery Grip for Canon EOS R5, R5 II, R6, R6 II, and R6 III Mirrorless Cameras is compatible with the Canon R6 III Mirrorless Camera.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2026-07-01

Will this grip work with the SmallRig Camera Cage

Will this grip work with the SmallRig Camera Cage for Canon EOS R5 Mark II with BG-R20 Battery Grip?
Asked by: Brett
Yes, the Vello Battery Grip for Canon EOS R5, R5 II, R6, and R6 II Mirrorless Cameras will work with the SmallRig Camera Cage for Canon EOS R5 Mark II with BG-R20 Battery Grip.
Answered by: Marvin H
Date published: 2026-03-19
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