Vello BG-C2 battery grip for the Canon 5D Mark II

Last updated December 21, 2011 - Send Feedback

The Vello BG-C2 battery grip for the Canon 5D Mark II enhances the Canon 5D Mark II in several ways:

Makes for a more stable shooting experience using a “mass coupling” technique: the 5D Mark II is much more easily x nestled into one’s shoulder, for a very stable image tied directly to only gross body movements. See How To Hold a Camera Steady in Making Sharp Images for details.
Adds stability (more mass), which can help balance the camera with heavier lenses, and which can help when shooting at low shutter speeds.
Doubles the battery life, very useful for time lapse or long exposures or similar power-hungry applications.
Alternature shutter release and various other buttons.

Weight

As weighed on my gram-accurate scale:

318g + 77g X 2 with LP-E6 batteries = 472g

Details

The Vello BG-C2 is a battery grip designed for use specifically with the Canon 5D Mark II digital SLR camera. It accepts up to 2 LP-E6 batteries to effectively double the camera's battery life.

Note! Batteries sold separately.

Works with the Canon 5D Mark II digital SLR camera.

Up to 2 LP-E6 batteries to effectively double the camera's battery life.

Included AA battery holder allows alternative of 6 AA batteries instead of Canon LP-E6 batteries.

An alternate shutter release button, AF start button, AF point selection, AE lock/FE lock button, multi function button, and main dial are provided to facilitate shooting in a vertical orientation.