Canon BG-E22 Battery Grip
Compatibility
• Product Type: Battery Grip
• Designed For: Canon EOS R
• Also Compatible With: Canon EOS Ra
• Mounting: Attaches directly to the camera body
• Purpose: Extended battery capacity and improved handling for vertical shooting
Battery Support
• Battery Capacity: Up to 2 Battery Packs
• Compatible Battery Packs: Canon LP-E6N / LP-E6
• LP-E6NH Support: Supported with BG-E22 Firmware Version 1.1.0
• Single Battery Operation: Supported
• Dual Battery Operation: Supported
Vertical Shooting Controls
• Vertical Shutter Button: Yes
• Multi-Function Button: Yes
• Main Dial: Yes
• Quick Control Dial: Yes
• AF Start Button: Yes
• AE Lock / FE Lock Button: Yes
• AF Point / Index / Magnify / Reduce Button: Yes
• Vertical-Grip Operation Switch: Yes
• Attach / Detach Dial: Yes
Charging
• USB Charging with Grip Attached: Supported with compatible batteries
• USB Power Adapter: Canon PD-E1
• LP-E6N Charging: Supported
• LP-E6 Charging: Not Supported via PD-E1
• LP-E6NH Charging: Supported after the applicable BG-E22 firmware update
PC Sync Terminal
• Flash Sync Terminal: Built-In
• Studio Flash Support: PC Sync Connection
Shooting Capacity with EOS R
Using 2 × LP-E6N batteries, Canon's official EOS R specifications give the following approximate figures at room temperature (23°C):
• LCD Screen Shooting – Smooth Setting: Approx. 740 Shots
• LCD Screen Shooting – Power Saving Setting: Approx. 900 Shots
• EVF Shooting – Smooth Setting: Approx. 700 Shots
• EVF Shooting – Power Saving Setting: Approx. 860 Shots
Actual battery life varies with shooting conditions and settings.
Design & Handling
• Large-Capacity Battery Grip: Yes
• Portrait-Orientation Controls: Yes
• Designed for High-Volume Shooting: Yes
• Improved Vertical Shooting Handling: Yes
• Camera/Lens Balance: Designed to maintain optimal balance with the EOS R system