Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8753 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Canon
• Model: 3353B001AA
• Released on: 2008-12-03
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 1.01 pounds

Features

• Get an extra source of power for your digital SLR camera with this BG-E6!As well as being ideal for keeping your camera powered up, the BG-E6 is also comfortable to handle - you'll even be able to use it for full verticalshooting. The BG-E6 can hold up to 2 battery packs, or up to 6 AA-typebatteries, and it's perfect for extended use from a variety of differentangles.
• CANON BG-E6 Battery Grip for EOS 5D Mark II Grips Accessories
• Grips

Manufacturer's Description
The Canon BG-E6 is an optional battery grip specifically designed for the EOS 5D Mark II. The BGE6 can be operated with one or two LP-E6 battery packs installed. With two packs, the already-impressive battery life is doubled, compared to using a single LP-E6 pack in-camera. Alternatively, the grip and camera can be powered using six AA batteries via the supplied holder.

For extended use of the EOS 5D Mk 2’s movie mode or Live View, the BG-E6 is an outstanding accessory. The BG-E6 also provides full vertical shooting controls, which can be independently turned on or off as the photographer desires. Many users find the battery grip can enhance camera handling, especially when shooting vertical pictures.

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Customer Reviews

Think before you buy
'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.

Wouldn't be able to live without it
The battery grip is a fantastic addition to the 5D Mark II, it's well integrated, of a reasonable weight and really adds a whole new dimension to the camera, making it more convenient to shoot in portrait mode. And of course, you can't forget the fact that it allows two batteries, doubling your shooting time!

Very useful accessory
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.