Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip for 5D Mark II Overview

Along with the new LP-E6 battery pack is a totally new optional battery grip for the EOS 5D Mark II, called the Battery Grip BP-E6. It’s dedicated strictly to the new EOS 5D Mark II, and permits one (or two) LP-E6 battery packs to be installed. With two packs, the already-impressive battery life is doubled, compared to using a single LP-E6 pack in-camera. Especially for extended use of the EOS 5D Mark II’s movie mode or Live View, the BG-E6 is an outstanding accessory.

Like previous Canon battery grips, the BG-E6 provides full vertical shooting controls, which can be independently turned on or off as the photographer desires. Many users find the battery grip can enhance camera handling, especially for shooting vertical pictures.

Please be aware that the battery grip BG-E4 for the previous EOS 5D is not compatible with the new EOS 5D Mark II camera.

*Camera not included

LP-E6 x 1     
Normal Usage
Temperature 23C/73F - 850
Temperature 0C/32F - 750

Live View   
Temperature 23C/73F - 200
Temperature 0C/32F - 180

Movie Mode
Temperature 23C/73F - Approx. 2 hours
Temperature 0C/32F - Not specified

LP-E6 x 2   
Normal Usage
Temerature 23C/73F - 1700   
Temperature 0C/32F - 1500 

Live View
Temerature 23C/73F - 400
Temperature 0C/32F - 360

Movie Mode
Temerature 23C/73F - Approx. 4 hours
Temperature 0C/32F - Not specified

Size-AA Alkaline Batteries  
Normal Usage
Temerature 23C/73F - 300
Temperature 0C/32F - 100

Live View
Temerature 23C/73F - 130
Temperature 0C/32F 20

Movie Mode
Temerature 23C/73F - Not specified
Temperature 0C/32F - Not specified