Name: Canon BG-E16 Battery Grip for EOS 7D Mark II Digital Camera
Brand: Canon
SKU: ICABGE16
Price: 320.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.91 (22 reviews)

Canon BG-E16 Battery Grip for EOS 7D Mark II Digital Camera

Canon BG-E16

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Top Rated Gear: Canon BG-E16 Battery Grip for EOS 7D Mark II Digital Camera Accessory Type: Battery Grips, Compatibility: Canon 7D Mark II, Canon EOS, Model: Canon 7D Mark II

The Canon BG-E16 Battery Grip for EOS 7D Mark II Digital Camera holds two LP-E6N battery packs or six AA batteries or the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 for extended shooting time. It features a variety of controls such as a shutter button, main dial, multi-controller, AF point selection button, AE/FE lock button, AF start button and multifunction button making it ideal for vertical shooting. For EOS 7D Mark II

I have always bought the battery packs for my cameras i feel it gives me more stability in holding the body and also battery time for long days at games.

Battery life.

FANTASTIC. You get what you pay for - magnesium construction, weather resistant. Knockoffs are PLASTIC, no sealing. Has NEVER failed me!

WAY BETTER than KNOCKOFFS

7D MK ll battery grip

System allows for more shooting time and ease of handling. Seems to me that it improves the actions to my camera. Extremely happy with the addition to my gear.

Great addition to my Canon 7D mkII.

This battery grip is a great addition. I don't run out of battery power and the camera handles power bursts easier.

A must have!

I have used a cheap battery grip before and it worked great until it didn't work at all.  I will pay extra for a Canon battery grip if/when I ever need another one.

Great Battery Grip

I purchased an aftermarket battery grip that quit working the second time I used it so decided to bite the bullet and purchase the Canon brand. I gotta tell you, I am so happy with it! It works great and is built of high quality materials. It’s a little heavier the the cheap one, but it’s so worth the extra weight to have a high quality grip. I definitely recommend this grip.

Loving this grip!!!

I have purchased third party battery grips in the past, and they work just fine.  After having the Canon battery grip for a few weeks I now know that there is no comparison.  The Canon build quality is far more superior.  The controls work with ease.  If your looking for perfection, then I recommend spending the extra money for this product.  You will not be disappointed.  This battery grip is the perfect match for my Canon 7d markii.  Camera and battery grip are made of the same metal alloy.  You will love this addition to your camera gear.

the best

This camera is bigger and heavier than my other Canon DSLR, and with large hands, the grip provides better control when shooting vertically, in addition to doubling battery power.

At events where things happen quickly, I hand-carry the camera without a strap, so the grip gives me another point to hold onto, and helps balance the camera with a lower center of gravity.

From an appearance standpoint, the 7D Mark II and grip combo looks like a close relative of Canon's flagship 1Dx.

Essential accessory for serious photographers

Great Addition to EOS 7D Mark II
For somone with large hands it gives a lot better fit and security for holding the camera.
Added benifet of holding 2 batteries.

Great Addition to EOS 7D Mark II

I may be old school, but I find myself calling this a "motor-drive" because I think of the clunky additions we used to put on just to wind film.  This is entirely a different animal, of course.  While it's called a battery grip, it's value really is as a vertical grip.  The shutter, MFn, main dial, three function buttons, focus joystick, and focus area selection lever are all there.  I don't understand the reviews that point out the joystick isn't perfectly matched to the location of the button on the body- when you rotate the camera to portrait orientation your thumb finds the joystick fast enough.  The selection lever is a different type of button and I actually find it easier to use than the one on the main body because you don't need to grab it with a thumbnail. The best part about the battery grip is I don't have to move my baseball cap to make room for my right hand like I would if shooting in vertical without the grip.  Lets think about what's really important; it's all about the team hat.

It's the buttons not the battery

Don't waste your money on aftermarket junk. Works great with my 7D MKII.

Does what it's supposed to do perfectly.

Acquired it in fall of 2014, and have used it extensively in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic where conditions are harsh.. It is sturdy and has worked flawlessly.

Canon BG-16 Battery Grip Review

Excellent

Very well made. Now I can do photo and video for an entire football game of my grandsons without having to swap out the battery.  Canon has improved the fit from last one I bought for my 50D.   Love it. 

Excellent accessory

The battery grip add great balance to the camera when using heavy L telephoto lenses and is a very welcome extended battery life to my 7D Mark II that consumes a lot of power. The grip also add a luxurious look to the camera. I am very satisfied with the product a

Very satisfied with the product

I get more than double the battery life with this grip. It makes handling the camera with large lenses easier..

A Must for 7D Mark II owners

Works Great

I purchased an after market battery grip for my 5DMKII several years after the original camera purchase. For my 7D MKII, I decided to buy the Canon battery grip at the time of camera purchase.
Hands down, the Canon grip is superior in build quality and features.  I feel better using Canon electrical accessories as I have ad numerous electrical issues with the 5DMKII and its after market grip.

I purchased an after market battery grip for my 5DMKII several years after the original camera purchase

I really like the new controls on this.
The quality and workmanship live up to canon standards

Excellent grip love it

I like all the controls that this grip gives me and they are in the best position. Comfortable.

Controls controls controls

Review of Canon Battery Grip BG-E16
Adorama Camera Apr. 11, 2015

I recently purchased the Canon BG-E16 Battery Grip from Adorama, after waiting for a release of a similar grip from Vello. I have a Vello BG-C4 grip on my Canon 7D & it has proven to be a great purchase particularly when you consider its much more reasonable price. The much higher cost of the Canon grip is why I only rated the new Canon BG-E16 at 4 stars, even though there had been a slight price reduction prior to my purchase.
The form, fit & function of the grip is perfect, & the Canon grip has a slightly more finished feel & look to it, as it should for the difference in price. It too, also includes a holder for 6 AA batteries as a back-up for the 2 LP-E6N batteries. So far the life of these batteries has proven to be very good, even though some reports claim that the 7D MK-II uses a lot of juice. This grip uses a side loading door, rather than the rear loading feature of my earlier grip, both types work well even with just a single LP-E6N inserted.
For me, the added weight of the grip & batteries is countered by the added battery life, & the convenience & utility of being able to hold the camera in a more comfortable manner while taking vertical photos. Just be forewarned that the grip for the earlier Canon 7D "is not" the same as the one needed for the Canon 7D MK-II as there is a slightly different tab on each. There may be other differences, but this seemingly unnecessary alteration also figured in to my reasoning for only a 4 star rating!
As always, service & delivery from Adorama was excellent.
Capt. Jim
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Canon BG-E16 Battery Grip for EOS 7D Mark II Digital Camera

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