Canon BG-E6 , Canon Battery Grip , Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip Best for Canon 5D Mark II Digital SLR built-in camera control buttons for easier vertical shooting, including shutter release, AE/FE lock, AF on, and Main Dial control wheel.
If you are a pro, you need this grip. Reminiscent of the old Canon F-1 motor drive, this big grip has a vertical shutter release button (plus other controls) that let you securely handle the 5D Mark II even with a hefty 70-200 f/2.8 or 300 mm f/2.8 lens attached.
In addition, it adds a second battery slot (if you can find the darn LP-E6 batteries!) or gives you the option of shooting with six AA batteries in an emergency. The 5D MK II has a cool battery info readout that lets you track the individual charges and shutter counts of your LP-E6 batteries.
The BG-E6 battery grip is surprisingly solid and well made. The original battery door is cleverly secured inside the case if you want to switch back. The grip makes the 5D MK II quite a bit heavier, and I spoke to an aerial photographer who wasn’t happy with the extra weight. I like it, though, and recommend Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip to any serious photographer.
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