Features:
Battery grip adds a vertical shutter release to the Canon EOS 5D camera
Compatible with up to two BP-511A battery packs or six AA batteries
Increases shooting capacity and convenience when traveling
Features an AE/FE lock button, AF point selector, and more
Comfortable to use when the camera is held vertically
Accessories:
Power 2000 ACD-674 Rechargeable Battery ( CANON BP511 Equivalent )
Canon BP514 Battery Pack for ZR Series Camcorders
Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders
LensCoat Soft Neoprene BodyGuard Pro for Pro SLR & Semi Pro SLR Cameras With Optional Grips Attached - Black
Kodak AA Batteries, 1.5 volt Alkaline, Pack of Six.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
Summary: It works since it was designed to !
Comment: What can I say, works great like it was designed to. Can't compare to the generic units out there but why would you skimp on a battery grip when you just spent $2500 on a camera like the 5d at the risk of a generic grip shorting out your camera and Canon won't warrant it.
Summary: A bit expensive, but I would purchase again
Comment: I'm very happy with the battery grip so far. The vertical shutter release is great, and the extra battery time is remarkable. I keep looking down at the indicator and am always surprised to see so much battery life left. The price is expensive, that's really the only drawback, but I leave it on the camera full time and the value that I get for the work I do is worth the price. The grip definitely adds weight, although if battery life is not your primary concern, you could run with only one battery. The largest value in the grip to me is the vertical shutter release, which keeps my right hand in natural position. That's why I purchased it in the first place. Battery life was my second concern.
Summary: Battery grips rock!
Comment: Since buying this I have upgraded cameras but if you are a DSLR user and use the camera in portrait mode even 25% of the time, get a battery grip. I currently own a 1D camera so it has a battery grip built into it.
I highly recommend this for the 5D.
Summary: Love it!
Comment: I can go days without charging a battery, and on multiple photo shoots. This really provides an added convenience, and I would highly recommend it.
Summary: A must have
Comment: Adds even more battery power. It seems that I need to recharge my 5D every few thousand frames if that. I feel comfortable leaving for a few days without my charger packed. It also makes the 5D look like a 1D series camera
Editorial reviews:
The BG-E4 is a new battery grip designed especially for the EOS 5D. Constructed with the same magnesium alloy as the camera's exterior, it has a solid and comfortable hold. The grip can accommodate two BP-511A/514/512/511 battery packs or six AA batteries . The Battery Grip BG-E4 features a shutter release button, AE/FE lock button, AF point selector and main dial to enable comfortable use of the camera when held vertically.
