The Canon BG-E11 is a dedicated battery grip designed exclusively for the EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 5DS, and EOS 5DS R. For professional photographers, this grip is more than just a power accessory; it is a critical tool for ergonomics and workflow efficiency. By accommodating two LP-E6 or LP-E6N batteries simultaneously, the BG-E11 effectively doubles your shooting capacity, allowing for thousands of shots without interruption—crucial for wedding photographers, event shooters, and landscape photographers working long exposures in the field.
Beyond power, the BG-E11 transforms the handling of the camera. It features a comprehensive set of redundant controls for vertical shooting, including a shutter release button, main dial, multi-controller joystick, and AF point selection button. This ensures that shooting vertically feels just as natural and intuitive as shooting horizontally. Constructed from rigid magnesium alloy with weather-sealing gaskets, the grip maintains the same high level of dust and moisture resistance as the 5D series bodies. It also includes the BGM-E11A magazine, allowing users to power the camera with six readily available AA batteries in emergency situations.
Technical Specifications:
- Compatible Cameras: EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 5DS, EOS 5DS R
- Power Source: 1 or 2 x LP-E6 / LP-E6N Battery Packs
- Emergency Power: 6 x AA/LR6 Batteries (via included BGM-E11A magazine)
- Controls: Shutter Button, Main Dial, Multi-Controller, AF Start, AE/FE Lock, AF Point Selection
- Construction: Magnesium Alloy
- Sealing: Dust and Moisture Resistant
- Tripod Socket: Standard 1/4″-20
- Dimensions: 153 x 128 x 85 mm
- Weight: 310 g (excluding batteries)
