Canon BG-R10 battery grip for EOS R5 and R6. Should you buy one or save your money??
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The large size is the best part
I like the larger size when I shoot sports or nature but typically I prefer it without the grip.
@@PeteCocoPhoto I'm trying to figure out how to change the ISO wheel on the grip. When using a side holster, my hand rubs against the grip and changes the ISO Everytime. I don't believe there is a option to change the wheel function on the grip....??? Any idea?
@@babybearjaxsonlongo1702 I think that if you change the function on the camera it follows through to the grip but I’m not 100 % sure
Hope a grip comes out for the canon R10.
Definitely would be nice!
if you use the bigger lenses like 28-70L or 100-300L now, it helps to balance the weight
Battery grip is always a good investment for your camera if weight and sizes aren’t an issue. But for normal shoots like families/ street photography. You can opt out with it.
I agree with your points, especially the flimsy tray and really poor button placement. The button placement on the R3 is stellar, so I feel this was a cripple to give more to R3 buyers over the r5. I own two r5s but I refuse to buy a second battery grip because of the price and these issues.
Yep. Hadn’t thought of the R3 thing. That’s definitely possible although I hope they did not intentially make that way to push the R3. Wouldn’t surprise me though
Great video! Thanks! I’ve shot with vertical grips for almost three decades, but recently found myself grabbing my other camera without a grip when I was on vacation. Since I’m in the process of moving from EF to RF, I’m reconsidering whether or not I really want to use the vertical grip. I was thinking of just having a few extra batteries in the bag. Also, I think I would share your complaint with the location of the thumb dial as I’ve used it for aperture control and needs to fall to finger. I think this grip would ideal for studio work and less so when on the go.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video! I definitely agree - the grip is fine for studio work but not as practical on the go. It's annoying to have to carry extra batteries but I'm continually annoyed by how quickly the battery dies in my R5. I suggest 2 extra batteries if you are out for a day.
If you want to watch my older rant on this same piece of gear and why I begrudgingly purchased one, go here: th-cam.com/video/RAS1L_jOdak/w-d-xo.html
It’s great to see videos from a fellow crew member. Did you get the charger unit for the grip as well?
Hey James! Always awesome to hear from a crewmate! I didn't get the charger unit but if I understand correctly, you need that in order to charge the batteries while in the grip, correct?
@@PeteCocoPhotoyou just need a Power Drive charger.
Is there a third party battery grip that is close to build quality that does not give you a battery communication error that anyone can suggest or should I fork out the $350 for the Canon version.
There's none that I know of unfortunately
I also can never find the joystick at the first try, placement is bad. For a piece of plastic is waaaay overprice, but if u do shot portraits, it's just necessary. Also (on a R6) has a dent on the left, it's larger then the camera, that's annoying. If they do it more sleek (especially on height, but I don't know if possible, they still need to accomodate the batteries flat, so they're bound by their thickness) would be nice better, I had grips on 5D I & II, 6D, 60D and now R6, and each one of them made the camera bulkier then a 1D series camera.
Yep. I feel the same way. I felt the need to buy one mostly for battery life. Even on the R5 it kind of protrudes out of the side for some reason.
@@PeteCocoPhoto I do actually have no real problems with battery life, but of course i do like to have double duration so i don't have to switch them too often. On average i have same duration i had with 6D, so around 1200 shots per battery (with new LP-E6NH; actually with old LP-E6/N i get around 900/950 shots), which is fine, i can almost shoot an entire wedding 8/10hrs on a single battery (only pics, no video of course). But i heavily use power saving (screen goes to black in 10 seconds when not using camera), and if i don't shoot the camera for more then 2/3mins i directly switch it off. Single point AF, single shot, shooting only from viewfinder (which actually it described as consuming more then the back screen) and i'm very "low shutter count" shooter, i tend to shoot less picture then the average...but i come from the film era, so i guess it's a mindset i won't change soon.
@@ritrattoaziendale I haven’t had so much luck w battery life. Often during a portrait session I would run out of juice which was frustrating. I do use it w both screens on. That’s why I felt the grip was needed. Thanks for checking out my vid and commenting, it’s much appreciated.
Great news! Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip was sucks, now you'll need to buy Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip!
Haha, every time!
I like the grip quite a lot ... but changing batteries is very, very, very easy ... so the grip seems entirely optional.
Using it vertically, I find the thumbwheel to be very far away and hard to find.
Thanks for your own feelings shared with us, but can you tell us, how many shots more or video time we can get in practise with the grip and two batteries, because it not just double, it is more than double, that is entire point!
Thanks for the comment. I don’t know those exact numbers off hand but I’m sure you can find it in the specs from Canon. I can tell you that with the grip I can do a 3 hour shoot with power to spare. I’ve also done video work where I recorded on and off for 2 hours with no problem and Avon power to spare.
Back when i used Fuji i remember the cool addition to Fps and other stuff when connected to a batterygrip. Wish other camera manufacturers dit something like that :P for example giving R6 mark ii 120 fps in 4K, doesnt make any sense at all but would be cool xD
The XH2/s has a battery grip with remote transfer which is cool. I saw it demoed at the B&H Bild Expo.
How are you charging the batteries in the grip? Is it only thru the camera itself?
Unfortunately, sometimes it will charge while in the grip and tethered to my macbook and sometimes it just will not. I'm not sure why and I've had others tell me the same.
Great video! Does the GB-R10 include batteries? I've been looking around for an answer, but can't seem to find it.
Thanks! No it does not come with batteries.
Hey Pete, first all of thanks for the video this is has been something i have been wondering about for my R6. 1 Issue that I wondered about was lets say you decided you don't want to use the grip... how does battery power work with it? Does it use 1 battery when it dies moves to the next one.... or does it use both at the same time and a little bit from both?
I'm pretty sure it cycles through one at a time. You can use it with 1 battery as well so you don't need 2 in there for it to work. If I decide not to use the grip, I make sure I have a separate battery charged up because I want to make sure I start out with a full charge.
@@PeteCocoPhoto Ok thanks.
@@PeteCocoPhotoHi there. It uses both batteries at the same time. AF gets more precise when using a grib. Wildlife photographers. Such as Chas Glatzer, talks about the benefits of running two batteries at the same time :))
Very good video.
Thanks for yhis review.
I just bought that grip and for sure placement of buttons is a bit off, especially joystick.
Thanks for watching! Yes, that joystick is just not where it should be.
Very good review there Peter very good you only draw back about this vertical grip that I see is the cost I'm going to wait until the aftermarket comes about and comes up with a VG 10 copy with the Canon digital slrs the copy type of vertical grips or just as good as the original Canon ones and there are less than half the cost so when one of those comes out maybe you can give a review of an aftermarket vertical grip hopefully one will be coming out soon for the R5 and the R6 .
Thanks, Gary! Glad you enjoyed the review. Yes, the cost is definitely the biggest drawback for me. I had a Vello grip for my 6D, and I absolutely loved it. I was well made, matched the camera perfectly, and did the job. I'm not sure why there are no aftermarket grips for the R5/6 yet, but I will definitely do a review if one comes out.
Great video. Thanks. Do you use an L bracket? How does that work?
Thanks! No I have not used an L bracket with the grip. I'm not sure how convenient that would be.
Can i use my 5Dmark iii grip to my R5C😅
lol if only!
Have you measured the length of battery life comparing 2 batteries in grip compared to no grip and swapping batteries? I ask because I currently swap batteries and don’t feel I need the extra weight unless ,some how, having 2 batteries in parallel in the grip extends the battery life longer than separate batteries.
I haven't tried it myself but I would guess that 2 in at the same time doesn't extend the battery life. I do the same as you! I prefer the lighter weight.
@@PeteCocoPhoto thanks for your reply, I suffered a hernia by carrying a 1DX2 and 500m and switched to R5 with 100-500mm to reduce weight but battery life is rubbish so currently I carry 3 spares on Bird and Otter shoots.
@@dcurleyifa Yes, I agree on the battery life. I prefer not having a grip but purchased one because I don't want to change batteries in the middle of a portrait shoot.
Hello sir, i am currently using Canon EOS 200D mark ii and i am looking for battery grip, can you please mention me best battery grip one......?
I had a Vello third party grip for my 6D and it was great, plus very inexpensive. I actually looked for a third party brand for my R5 but they don't make one so I had to get the Canon version.
@@PeteCocoPhoto thank you sir
Can you show me canon 200d mark 2 battery grip......
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This is for the 6D which is the US version but this is exactly what I used for my 6D and I loved it.
I was thinking of getting one. Then again I bought a cage for my Canon R5 so the BG-R10 is off my purchase list because the battery grip will no longer fit inside the camera cage.
Hey Mel, if you're doing mostly shorter video clips it probably isn't going to matter. I usually remove the grip if I leave my studio because I don't like the added bulk. Isn't it ridiculous how many accessories we need to buy for these cameras? And then none of them work when you upgrade lol. Thanks for watching!
@@PeteCocoPhoto I shoot mostly photos not much video's. I have also the handle grip on the left side of the cage. With the R5 and prime lenses of Sigma 85mm & 50mm Art lenses, both hands on camera and cage while camera has the terrific facial and eye tracking. Much easier in photo and video. BTW I also have the dual battery grip on my Canon 5D Mk IV.
@@meljenkins1016 ah very cool! Sounds like a killer setup.
Hi everyone
Does canon r5 and canon r6 battery grip fits for canon r6 mark ii
Hmmm I personally don’t know but if I find out I will let you know!
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I have the grip and never comes off
That's pretty much where I'm at with it at this point too, Manuel. Thanks for watching!
Great review! Many thanks🙏🙏👍😊
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for the video! It was helpful to get your insight. Do you happen to know if there have been any firmware updates to this grip? I’m starting to get some error messages so I was looking for updates and I can’t find anything on this grip at all on Canon’s site.
Glad it helped! There is no firmware I’m aware of at this time but I will look into it.
@@PeteCocoPhoto Thanks! I see a firmware up date for a different model but not this one ... 😊
@@Ellenshorts I would also suggest seeing if you get the same error message without the grip attached. Unless you looked up the code and it’s related to the grip? Just to be sure.
@@PeteCocoPhoto That is a great point! I need to try that. It doesn't happen all of the time and I need to note what the error says. I appreciate your thoughts and help. I love this grip and everything thing you said for both pros and cons was spot on for me.
@@Ellenshorts Thank you! Glad to help!
I definitely agree with your points. Maybe a video on how to setup tethered shooting with the R6 and Capture One would be a cool new video idea.
Great idea, thank you! And thanks for watching!
Vertical grip! 👍
A necessity for sure.
is it possible to get a replacement cartridge if it breaks ? i can't seem to find one online.
I would imagine you need to contact Canon directly about that.
Is the Camera still weather sealed with the Battery Grip attached?
Thanks for this question. There is no rubberized seal around the terminals but there is on the Canon brand. I would recommend getting the Canon original if you are doing a lot of outdoor work.
Haw do I sync X2T as a slaver with X Pro as a Master, to trigger the X2T.
Sorry I don't understand the question.
@@PeteCocoPhoto I have X Pro mounted in my camera, and the flashlight mounted on X2T..., but as I search on google, I didn't find any reference between them. my question is, can I sync X Pro with X2T? Can I send a signal from X Pro to X2T?
@@GruescuAdrianOvidiupoyzzone I am honestly not sure. Wish I could be more help!
I also use my R5 with the Batterygrip, especially when using big adapted ef lenses, the feeling of the camera also in ladscapemode is way better. I also think that the joystick is too low placed and it doesn't feel the same way as in landscape, which for me is also a downside. the thumbwheel is also a bit off, but i think this would be hard to make right, because if you take it nearer to the grip, it will be far away when in landscapemode, so thats a compromise what i'm fine about.
on the other side, that you have to take out the battery and both batteries are in the grip is definitely a plus for me. i used the gh5 with the grip which is just on the bottom and it happened that it loses connection, also you couldn't change the battery in the camera without taking off the grip. so i like it the way canon makes it.
just my opinion. all in all the grip is very handy and i don't want to miss it on my camera!
Good point about the battery compartment! Even after a year I still have to look to find that joystick LOL. Thanks for watching!
Necessary item? Are you kidding? It's an add-on, and not necessary. Good job getting people to waste money, though. The thing is overpriced at $300. Fortunately, there are less expensvie, thired-party grips that duplicate the Canon model.
Bro you need to switch to decaf.