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- Battery grip for use with Canon EOS-5D-Mk II Camera.
- Extend battery life by up to 100% with LR-6 or 6xAA batteries
- Vertical grip replicating suite of horizontal grip shooting controls
- Includes shutter button, dial, AE/FE lock button, and AF point selection button
- Accommodates E-1 hand-strap (not included), for extra secure grip
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This grip is a very useful add-on to the 5D mkII. The main benefit, for me, is that it provides another set of buttons to use when shooting in vertical format so that you can hold the camera more comfortably. In addition it provides more battery options, i.e. ability to load two batteries or to use AA cells (in emergencies perhaps). The grip is very well made, and attaches to the camera solidy despite using just the one screw to do so. The only issue I'd raise is that it is quite wide and fairly square in profile, so people with smaller hands might not find it the most comfortable thing to hold.
47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
'Do I need this'? is the question you need to ask. The Mark II and the 24-104 lens plus a flash (a combination many people will be using) are pretty hefty together. Adding a battery grip: you've some serious weight to carry around all day at a wedding/event. I had actually resigned myself to buying one of these anyway until I realised how good the new batteries are. You can shoot for most of the day without having to worry at all about running out, and one change at some point during the day is more than enough for anyone. (I've done several weddings on one battery easily). Okay, the camera doesn't look as chunky and threatening as with the battery pack but I can live with that. Overall, your money could be more wisely spent somewhere else.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Typical Canon product. Well made, includes environmental seals to keep dust at bay and allows proper control with the additional set of buttons for shooting in vertical mode. Yes it is expensive, but then it is an OEM product so you pay for the name. As has been said, it does add considerably to the weight and so those with smaller hands or who have trouble handling the weight of the camera+lens combo should bear this in mind as you will have an extra 400g or so to add with two batteries installed. If you are walking around all day with it around your neck I would also recommend getting a wide neoprene strap to spread the load and absorb shocks better than the Canon OEM 5D MkII strap.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Looking Like A Pro
fantastic grip for my awesome canon eos5 mk2.
being able to fit two batteries in the grip extends the life of my camera.
def worth a buy
being able to fit two batteries in the grip extends the life of my camera.
def worth a buy
Published 1 month ago by Twisted Mr 666
Very good
It is original Canon bettery grip.
But comparing with Nikon D300s grip, this 5D mark 2 grip is so simple. This grip has no multifunction button, has no idler wheel. Read more
But comparing with Nikon D300s grip, this 5D mark 2 grip is so simple. This grip has no multifunction button, has no idler wheel. Read more
Published 2 months ago by frank
Nice and Chunky
Canon Battery Grip BG-E6 for EOS 5D Mk II. I love big chunky camera's and the Canon Battery Grip BG-E6 for EOS 5D Mk II makes it even better. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Clickblade
An excellent invention
I would recommend that you buy one of these if you intend to shoot for long periods. It doubles battery power, it allows you to use ordinary AA batteries, the camera is much more... Read more
Published 4 months ago by RSofWarwick
Just great!
Ok - so there are a lot of people that debate the need for a battery grip - I wanted one so that I could use a wrist strap, could have longer battery life (ok - it's already not... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. John K. Whitehead
A good bit of kit
Nice unit and gives you the chance if you need it to use AA batteries which are available from anywhere.
Published 6 months ago by Oldsod
I cant live without one
I am a professional portrait/wedding and event photographer, I generally always buy a camera with a grip. Read more
Published 11 months ago by LRPS Steve
Great gear
This makes my working day more productive when shooting, i can quickly shift between portrait & landscape with controls right at my finger tips. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Phil E.
Pretty good
Does what it says on the tin. I do a lot of time-lapse work so a flat battery in the middle of a shoot would be disastrous. Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. Connolly
Battery grip for 5D Mk II
I thought these items were over priced pieces of kit and initially bought an identical ripoff version.
What can I say. Read more
What can I say. Read more
Published 17 months ago by photovisuality
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