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3rd Party Replacement Canon BG-R10 Vertical Battery Grip
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CWaterston
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Canon made it really easy this time to prefer a third-party grip. The Canon BG-R10 is the worst battery grip from Canon that I've ever used.
RDM5546
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I bought the 3rd party. My use is very occasional when dealing with high action and big heavy lenses.
What is wrong with the BG-R10? I heard nothing good about it except for the MSRP.
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RDM5546
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I did my upgrade to ny R5 today to 1.0.7 firmware from the 1.0.6 version. I do confirm you must remove the third party Mcoplus BG-R5R6 battery grip and install the battery in the R5 body with the door reattached prior to be allowed by the camera menu to upgrade the 1.0.7 firmware from the flashcard. I wonder if the Canon brand grip requires this cautionary action as well? I know people who had the Canon grip were able to upgrade the firmware for at least some of the earlier firmware upgrades. For this third party grip the menu to do the camera upgrade simply resets itself to an earlier menu and never allows you to access the new 1.0.7 firmware upgrade option menu items.
Just a little more work to take off the grip to do this upgrade but it is maybe to ensure a reliable source of power from the camera internal battery holder.
Except for this updating of firmware the third party Mcoplus $99 grip works well. I do not use grips very much because it makes the camera bigger in the bag. For some shooting the two batteries is nice and for vertical portrait shooting with long heavy lenses it helps in holding the camera.
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Good to hear. I'm going to try the Mcoplus grip, as well.
RDM5546
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I took some more vertical shots today. I want to see the eye tracking was fully working with my custom three backside autofocus buttons. It was all perfect AFAIK with my three custom buttons and the MFN button. It is bigger with the grip on.
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Mark B.
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Odd, I just found it:
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Mark B.
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No mention of sealing in the Amazon listing, and I wouldn't expect that in a product that is <1/3 the cost of the OEM product.
RDM5546
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Yes, it reappear after a bit and I bought the Mcoplus grip which included the blue tooth remote for the same $99 price as your link
I have since received it and it works well with the R5. I have been using it last couple of days and I am happy with mine.
RDM5546
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I wanted to read on the Canon website about whether the BG-R10 grip for the R5 was weather sealed. I found no mentions but maybe I missed it.
I did find Canon dealers that do make the claim " Additionally, the grip is designed to the same weather-resistant standards as the camera bodies for use in inclement conditions."
Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip for EOS R5 and EOS R6 | GearFocus.com
OPEN BOX/LIKE NEW! Features: - For EOS R5 and EOS R6 Mirrorless Cameras - Holds Up to Two LP-E6NH Batteries - Improved Handling, Extended...read more.
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As far as I know the OEM grip is sealed the same as the body, but only the grip, not the marriage between the grip and the body.
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the OEM BG-R10 has a spongy weather sealing pad around the base of the 'turret'. The same type of pad that's fitted to the inside of the normal battery door. It seals the camera battery compartment in the same manner as the normal battery door
here
This seal in particular is missing from the non-OEM battery grip I've looked at since Canon started sealing them post 5DIII.
The OEM grips I've looked at . . .
The 5DIII's BG-E11 doesn't have the seal despite there being one on the battery door - which I find odd
The 7DII's BG-E16 has a seal
The 5DIV's BG-E20 has a seal
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i did a looksie on aliexpress and these appear to be slightly cheaper there although you be getting shipping from china so it take considerably longer.
you can also get the oem BG-R10 grip direct from china for about 266.00 if you wanted to save a little and have an OEM grip. i personally just snagged one of these 3rd part grips off amazon with next day prime shipping just to play with. i like the ability to set extra buttons for custom AF and what not. i find the R6 Mii lacking slightly in customizable buttons for my need
you can also get the oem BG-R10 grip direct from china for about 266.00 if you wanted to save a little and have an OEM grip. i personally just snagged one of these 3rd part grips off amazon with next day prime shipping just to play with. i like the ability to set extra buttons for custom AF and what not. i find the R6 Mii lacking slightly in customizable buttons for my need
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I'd be suspicious this might be counterfeit.
Only 1 tray, not two (one for AA batteries) as before for my 7DM2. Also, the tray look as it will break of you look at it too hard.
Poor button layout compared to similar grips. To me, for $350, Canon can do better.
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The grip for the R was fantasic--maybe the best grip I've ever used. The one for the r5 was so bad, in comparison, that I sent that stupid thing right back after 2 days. It's super ugly, too, sticking way out on the side, not matching the camera body at all. Just really a bad design.
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Just took delivery of the Mcoplus grip. Love it! Definitely as good as the Canon, to me, and of course 3.5 times less expensive!
RDM5546
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I got mine a week ago and have been trying it out. I have Canon grips and third party grips for several other cameras. They were all cheaper than the R5 grip including the Canon brand units. For me there not real difference to justify paying the higher price. I do not use the grips so very much so will see how this R5 grip holds up over time. Right now I feel it will do very well for what I need. I got the grip from Amazon for $99 with their Bluetooth remote trigger. I love using a remote trigger and the Canon brand unit is $40 so I have been buying the JJC brand for $20. I lose remote triggers all the time. They small and easy to lose for me. Considering the trigger value I got the grip for $79.
For those getting their grip delivered, how does the battery tray hold up, specifically the battery contacts? I was not impressed in the video at the look of the springs vs the tabs on the OEM.
Also, does the passthrough charging via USB seem to work properly? Battery levels show up correctly in body?
I'm seriously considering one with feedback starting to come in, 90% for the expanded battery life and 10% for better ergonomics (my pinky overshoots the body most days with my 24-240).
Also, does the passthrough charging via USB seem to work properly? Battery levels show up correctly in body?
I'm seriously considering one with feedback starting to come in, 90% for the expanded battery life and 10% for better ergonomics (my pinky overshoots the body most days with my 24-240).
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One thing I really like about the Mco grip is the extra rubbery feel of it. It makes my r5 feel better, both in landscape and portrait mode.
Battery tray seems fine. I don't spend much time on battery trays, though. It works.
Button placement is questionable, but that's on Canon's design, not the knock-off.
Battery tray seems fine. I don't spend much time on battery trays, though. It works.
Button placement is questionable, but that's on Canon's design, not the knock-off.
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