The Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip for Canon 5D Mark II finally came back in stock today in Tokyo after a few weeks of being completely sold out.
I picked one up at Bic Camera in Shinjuku and paid using my points which I’ve been accumulating on my Bic Camera point card. Funny that it’s actually cheaper in the USA at B&H Photo where I usually buy all of my video and photo gear.
The Canon BG-E6 is used with the Canon 5D Mark II and allows the use of (2) LP-E6 batteries or (6) “AA” batteries. That’s pretty cool, but the main features are built-in camera control buttons for easier vertical shooting, including shutter release, AE/FE lock, AF on, and Main Dial control wheel.
The camera feels a lot bigger now that the grip has been added. I feel more comfortable when shooting in the vertical position not only because of the additional buttons but because now I can get a solid grip on the camera. Comfort will surely lead to better results.
