Canon BG-E21 Battery Grip for EOS 6D Mark II
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About this item
- Extends shooting capacity for the EOS 6D Mark II
- Provides an auxiliary shutter release button
- Provides comfortable Handgrip for vertical format photography.
- Compatibility: EOS 6D Mark II EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit, EOS 6D Mark II body, EOS 6D Mark II body refurbished, EOS 6D Mark II EF 24-105mm f/4L is II USM kit
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★★★★★
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Makes vertical shots feel normal and adds battery capacity.
I gave it a good value for money since these are never cheap for good quality and the price was good buying from this seller.
Some well known photographers do not like vertical grips as they add bulk and weight, for me even in normal landscape, it is easier to cup the battery grip with my left hand, it acts as a ballast for balance. The extra battery is always welcome with digital equipment.
I also shoot film with an EOS 3 and EOS 1V with their vertical battery grip. The ergos feel common amongst my Canons film or Digital. The Canon feel is part of the reason I stay with them.
In case you haven't realized it, I love having vertical grips and their added battery capacity. I have large format cameras that weigh more than a bag of sugar, this setup is light to me, heavy and bulky to others.
★★★★★
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Fantastic Grip
I have wanted this grip ever since I bought my 6D Mark II. It works flawlessly and the dual battery tray provides ample power for all day shooting. It will work with either one or two batteries. The grip is also great for someone with large hands, like me. It make the camera much more stable and secure in my hands with a solid feel. It does have a tripod mount on the bottom, which I was concerned about. The vertical shutter release button is great. Very glad I bought it. This will really aid in my outdoor photography. Thanks Canon for another great product.
★★★★★
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A great investment for piece of mind when you're nowhere near ...
A must have for long days of shooting. Can go for hours on a charge without much of a dent in battery drain. A great investment for piece of mind when you're nowhere near a charging source.
★★★★★
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Wants and needs.
The product is over priced but that’s Canon. Vendor shipping was great. Product came as promised in good shape.
I had a similar unit on my old Canon EOS 20 and used it for years and thousands of photos. I up graded to a Canon EOS 6D MK2 and missed the feel of the grip. It seems to be a must for long lenses.
Good service from a long time vendor.
★★★★★
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Long battery life
Outside of being a little bulky and adding weight to the camera, I am very happy with the battery grip. It more than doubled the length of time I can shoot by piggy backing the batteries. It's also very easy to install, and the added plus of a battery door storage space inside the stalk of the grip make it perfect for beginners or pro's.
★★★★★
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Ergonomically Perfect
Nearly all DSLR cameras are ergonomically designed for landscape shooting and have no design characteristics which make them easy to hold for portrait orientation. As a result we are forced to raise our elbow towards the sky -- both repetitively and for long periods of time.
I have been using battery grips for 9 years. Considering I have been a professional photographer for 10 years, I have 1 year of painful experience whereupon I did not use one and highly recommend these for a few reasons.
PROS:
1. A battery grip adds a second shutter button, exposure value dial, auto-focus start button, exposure lock button, and auto-focus point selection button on the underside of your camera for convenient and improved operability.
2. The added weight acts as a counterbalance, which relieves stress on your wrist (shooter fatigue) when shooting with a heavy telephoto lens. Consider shooting with a 6D Mark II and a 70-200mm lens. Without the battery grip this setup would be front-heavy. But when you add a battery grip to the equation, all weight is evenly distributed and it feels easier to hold for long periods of time.
3. Having two batteries instead of one is incredibly convenient, especially if you are a wedding photographer or plan to bring your camera on a day-long adventure. I routinely shoot 12 hour weddings (from the start of hair and makup down to the very last dance), and rarely ever have to change batteries in my grip. That's pretty impressive considering I leave with 1,800-2,200 photos after each wedding.
4. The term "battery grip" is literal. It adds a second, perfectly sculpted hand grip to the bottom of your camera for comfort. Shooting in portrait orientation feels the same way that landscape orientation does.
CONS
With all of that said, if you're travelling, or slinging a camera around your neck, a grip might not be the most practical accessory as far as size and weight are concerned. But more importantly, that extra size might make it difficult to fit your camera in a bag or case if it's small (I intentionally use large camera bags to account for the added dimensions of my battery grips).
Note.....
I have purchased 4 third party battery grips over the years due to their significantly cheaper price points, but have always been disappointed and ended up returning them. Please keep in mind that not all battery grips are made the same. The error that I continually ran into (and one that a lot of people complain about) is communication problems. Most third party battery grips work fine out of the box, but shortly thereafter they stop communicating with Canon cameras for some reason and as a result the battery percentage stops displaying -- even though power is still being provided. I, myself, will only purchase Canon-manufactured battery grips because not being able to tell how full my batteries are is a side effect that I am not willing to deal with.
Buy with confidence!
★★★★★
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MUST HAVE for 6DM2 owners
Works exactly as intended and has a WAY better ergonomic build than that of third party makers. Well worth the Canon price to know I'm getting a real Canon product with Canon quality. I'm not afraid of my camera rejecting the accessory and they compliment each other REALLY well.
★★★★★
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High quality, robust battery grip that will double your shooting time.
As with all Canon products, "you get what you pay for." This is a high quality and I think for, anybody that will be using this camera for long periods of time, a necessary item of convenience. Yes, I highly recommend this for your Canon camera.
★★★★★
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great piece
This is a must have for any professional photographer who needs longer battery life and more versatility in taking photos
★★★★★
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Shoot All Day even in the heat of sunny Cali
Brought for my Canon 6D Mark2, love it. Easy to install. No worries about running out of battery power
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Question & Answer
Question :
Will this grip work with one battery? I am more interested in the extra handle.
Answer :
I just received this battery grip. It works with one battery or two for all day shooting.
Question :
how do you use the back button focus in the possition?
Answer :
The buttons on the grip will operate the same way as the buttons on the back of the camera, so back button focusing would work the same way.
Question :
Will this work on my 6D version 1?
Answer :
I don’t know. I use it on my Mark II. It give the camera a good solid feel while extending battery time.
Suggest you check the Canon web site for application.
Question :
This grip work wiyh 7D mark II?
Answer :
Don’t think so. BGE-16 grip is the one for the 7D I believe. Canon 6D and 5D grips are incompatible with each other as well.
Question :
Does this work for 6d ?
Answer :
No, it only works for 6D Mark II.
Question :
Does it add a vertical shutter release button?
Answer :
Yes
Question :
Is it weather sealing?
Answer :
Not that I know but it fits tight and I would use in any weather that I would take my camera in
Question :
Funciona también en 60d??
Answer :
The 60d requires the BG-E9 grip, not this one.
El 60d requiere el agarre BG-E9, no este.
Question :
Does this bg come with 2 lp e6n batteries or they need to be purchased separately?
Answer :
separately
Question :
will this work with a wrist grip?
Answer :
Not sure, but I have not needed a wrist grip and I will never change grips . THE BIG E21 is perfect
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