Battery Grip for the Canon R6/R5

I recently bought a battery grip for my Canon R6. While I was taking wildlife pictures, I was never shooting more than a few hundred pictures in a session, so I never felt the need to have more battery power in my camera. Now shooting sports, I end up with 1000 to 2000 pictures by the end of the day and have to change the battery in the middle of the session. A battery grip extends the battery life to cover a full day of shooting. Another reason I got the grip is that I have been shooting more in portrait orientation, and the grip helps in this case by providing a better hold and a set of buttons in that position that feel more comfortable.

One important point is that I bought a 3rd party made grip, Canon price for these grips is from 400 to 500 dollars while the 3rd party is from $70 to $100! Years ago, a Chinese product lacked the quality that you see nowadays. I have tested the grip in my last wildlife photoshoot, and I'm pleased. Here is a picture of the one I got.

This is the replacement for the BG-R20 which is the latest version of the grip compatible with all versions of R6/R5 and the one adding support to the new batteries LP-E6P. This same company sells the old version BG-R10. Something to consider if you decide to buy their grip, go for the R20 instead of the R10. 

Here is a video review of the BG-R10 that may help you in your decision taken process. 

 

The difference between the Canon R1, R5 Mark II and the R3

Jeff Cable, a renowned photographer, had the fortunate opportunity to test the Canon R1 during the Olympic Games. He recently shared an article comparing these three cameras: R1, R3 and R5 Mark II . It’s a must-read for photography enthusiasts. 

 

Here is his conclusion: 

All of these cameras are excellent bodies for any photographer, capturing images at fast burst rates and with excellent focus abilities, but as you can see, they each have their pluses and minuses.

You can find my list of recommended photography gear here.

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The R6 Mark II is currently available at 18% off

The R6 Mark II is currently available at 18% off on Amazon. To me, this looks like a sign that Canon may be releasing the R6 Mark III soon—a rumor that has been circulating for some time.

The Canon R6 Mark II is a great camera that offers outstanding image quality, fast and reliable autofocus, and impressive low-light performance. With its 24.2MP sensor, high-speed continuous shooting (up to 40 fps with electronic shutter), and advanced video features (4K 60p oversampled), it's ideal for both wildlife and hybrid photo/video shooters. It's also known for its excellent in-body image stabilization and ergonomic design.

What would you buy for your current R camera

Suppose you came across some extra cash and decided to buy something for your R-series camera—what would you choose?

Tough question, right?

As for me, what would I buy to pair with my Canon R6 Mark I? Since I spend about 80% of my time shooting wildlife, it makes sense to invest in a lens suited for that purpose. If you want to stick with Canon, there aren’t too many options—so the lens I’d choose is the Canon RF 100-500mm.

To complement this lens, I’d also get the RF 1.4x Extender. You might ask, “If you’re getting the extender, why not just go for the RF 200-800mm?” Well, here’s my reasoning: the RF 100-500mm paired with the 1.4x Extender gives me a range of 140-700mm. I actually prefer that range, especially on the lower end. For the kind of work I do, 140mm works better for me than 200mm.

Now I’m curious—what would you buy?

 

Camera gear that improved my photos

I’m sure everyone has bought a piece of gear that, at least in their mind, improved their photos. For me, it’s the Canon EF 100-400mm L Mark II, which I bought used but in very good condition. What’s that piece of gear for you?

If you want to know which one it is for Duade Paton — a wildlife photographer and influencer with around 100K followers — you can check out the following video.