Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip
Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip - Maximum control and endurance for the EOS R5 Mark II
The Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip is an essential accessory for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R5, EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II, which offers professional ergonomics, longer battery life and optimized operation for demanding shoots. It holds up to two LP-E6P, LP-E6NH or LP-E6N batteries, effectively doubling battery life - ideal for longer photo and video projects such as sports photography, wildlife or weddings. Weighing about 348 g and measuring 8.1 x 14.2 x 10.9 cm, it fits seamlessly onto the camera and is just as robust as the camera itself thanks to its dust- and splash-proof construction.
Ergonomics and operation: The Grip improves handling, especially when shooting vertically or with heavy lenses. It offers an additional shutter button, multi-controller, AF start, AE lock and AF point selection buttons as well as a main dial, which can be operated just as intuitively in portrait format as in landscape format. The multi-controller is positioned higher than its predecessor, the BG-R10, which makes it more comfortable to operate with the thumb, especially during fast series shooting.
Frame time and performance with the EOS R5 Mark II: The BG-R20 is crucial for the EOS R5 Mark II to exploit the full performance in H+ mode (High-Speed ​​Continuous Shooting Plus). With two LP-E6P batteries, the grip supports the maximum frame rate of up to 30 frames/s (electronic shutter, 45 megapixel RAW or JPEG) and 12 Images/s (mechanical shutter). Without the grip or with older batteries (LP-E6NH/LP-E6N), continuous shooting speed may be limited, especially when the battery is low, as the camera requires high power in H+ mode. The BG-R20 ensures constant power to avoid interruptions during fast action scenes, and also supports advanced features such as pre-continuous shooting and high frame rate videos (e.g. 4K 120p or 8K 60p) that are not available with older grips like the BG-R10 are.
Other advantages: The handle has a 1/4" tripod thread for flexible mounting and a compartment for safely storing the camera's battery flap. Batteries are changed using a battery holder that can be pulled out to the side, with spring-loaded levers making replacement quick and easy. The power supply is supplied directly via electrical contacts, which ensures reliable energy transfer. An on/off switch prevents unintentional changes.
Compatibility: Canon EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R5, EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R6. For the full functionality of the R5 Mark II (e.g. 8K video, H+ mode), LP-E6P batteries are recommended, as older batteries may have limitations.
The Canon BG-R20 is a must-have for professionals who use the EOS R5 Mark II for fast burst shooting, long missions or vertical shooting without compromising on speed or comfort want.