The Battery Grip for Canon EOS 6D Mark II from Vello is a dedicated power supply that can hold up to two LP-E6 or LP-E6N Li-ion batteries, which doubles the camera's shooting time. Before attaching the rubber non-slip grip, the battery chamber cover of the camera can be safely stored away within the battery grip. Allowing easy access to the vertical shutter release, AF area, AF point selector, AF start, AE lock, and main dial, the grip allows you to control the camera when you're shooting vertically.

The on/off switch prevents accidental firing of the camera or any other changes that can occur when the vertical controls are not in use. When the grip is in the off position, it deactivates all the controls, but the batteries still supply power to the camera, and a hand strap mount is located on the bottom and compatible with the HGS-2 and HGS-3 Hand Grip Straps. The 1/4"-20 threaded mounting socket makes it possible to attach the camera to a tripod.

Accepts Two LP-E6/LP-E6N Batteries    Doubles the Camera's Battery Life    Comfortable Vertical Shutter Release    Vertical Camera Control Buttons and Dial    1/4"-20 Threaded Mounting Socket    Rubber Non-Slip Grip    Camera Battery Chamber Cover Holder    Hand Strap Mount    On/Off Switch for Battery Grip Controls

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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?

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Q: 2. Does the Vello BG-C8 grip fit the 6d mark ii?

A: No it will not. It does not appear that Vello has come out with a Battery Grip for the 6D Mark II yet. The Canon BG-E21 is the only grip currently available based on my research. The Canon BG-E13 and Vello BG-C8 for the 6D has 9 pins on the mount where the Canon BG-E21 for the 6D Mark II has 8 pins.

Q: 3. Is there a way that an on-camera flash, such as the 600ex-rt, can connect to the battery grip through a cable?

A: No. The camera cannot power the flash. There are external battery supplies which can power this flash, if the internal AA replaceable batteries are not sufficient.

Q: 4. will it work wth 6D?

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

Q: 5. Can this also fit the older Canon 6D?

A: No. This is just to 6d mark II

Q: 6. 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: 7. Do you need to buy a separate batterie for the grip itself?

A: It takes 2 canon batteries or you can use normal AA batteries in the AA holder that it comes with, so yes you need to provide your own batteries. The grip is really nice and it is well built!

Q: 8. Is this grip tripod mountable?

A: Yes it has 1/4-20 threads on the bottom

Q: 9. is there a tray available for 6 aa batteries?

A: Unfortunately a 6x AA battery tray is not available or sold separately.

Q: 10. Will the Vello BG-C8 work with the new Canon EOS 6D Mark II?

A: Unfortunately this product is not compatible.