Designed for the Canon 7D Mark II, the BG-C12 Battery Grip from Vello holds one or two LP-E6 batteries, effectively doubling your camera's shooting time. The grip also comes with a tray to hold six AA batteries (rechargeable batteries recommended).

The BG-C12 adds comfort and stability when shooting in the portrait orientation, and it provides an alternate shutter button, AF start, AF point selection, AE lock/FE lock, and multi-function buttons. A multi-controller and a main dial are also located on the grip, adding convenience when shooting vertically. It is designed with an anti-slip rubber grip and firm curvature to further improve handling. The grip screws into the camera's tripod mount, and it has another tripod mount on its bottom for attaching to a camera support.

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A control-lock switch can deactivate all of the grip's controls when they aren't needed.

A metal mount allows you to attach a camera strap to the BG-C12.

The BG-C12 is compatible with the Canon ACK-E6 AC Adapter Kit, allowing the camera to be powered for long periods of time as needed when shooting star trails or time-lapse photography.

A compartment on the grip stores your camera's battery door to prevent loss.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the grip add a lot of weight to the camera?

A: If you connect the Vello Battery Grip for EOS 6D Mark II and attch a 2nd battery to the unit, you would be addidng approximately 13 onces to your camera weight.

Q: 2. Will this bracket work with the Arca-Swiss compatible Markins ballhead specifically with the lever closure? I have a Markins L-bracket designed for my 5D Mark III, but they don't have an L-bracket specifically for 7D Mark II and their universal won't allow cable release to be plugged in. Screw closure might allow more leeway, but I have the lever. Thanks in advance.

A: it will work fine. i use that Markins ballhead.

Q: 3. Does it have the focus point joy-stick and lever?

A: It also has the lever, but the lever is offset from the joystick, so is slightly different from the camera in look and location, but has the same function.

Q: 4. Would it also work on the 7D?

A: The Vello BG-C12 Battery Grip for Canon 7D Mark II is not compatible with the Canon 7D camera.

Q: 5. Will this L_bracket (Sunwayfoto PCL-7DIIR) properly fit on the 7D Mark II with the standard canon camera strap attached to the camera?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 6. will it work wth 6D?

A: No, it is only for the Canon 6D II.

Q: 7. Does the grip with AA batteries change the shutter rates? (frames per second)

A: I never use AA batteries

Q: 8. is this bracket compatible with the original canon 7d?

A: This bracket is for the 7D Mark II and will not be compatible with the original 7D. You can instead use a Kirk L bracket.

Q: 9. I've seen this on Vello's website for months with a photo, item# and price yet still not released. When will this be released what's the hold up?

A: I apologize, but this type of request cannot be taken care of through this feature of our website. Please contact our Customer Service department by entering Live Chat, emailing directly to cs@a href= http://bhphoto.com, target= _blank bhphoto.com,/a or calling us toll-free at 800.221.5743.

Q: 10. I am making an assumption here, but the Canon grip has a magnesium alloy body, the Vello cost is a quarter the price of Canon's, is it all plastic?

A: Yes, the Vello grip is polycarbonate.