Best Battery Grips for Canon Cameras

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A Canon battery grip is useful when it matches the exact camera body and you need more than runtime. It gives a deeper hold, duplicated controls for portrait orientation and, on compatible models, room for a second camera battery. It does not improve image quality or autofocus, and it makes a compact camera noticeably heavier.

Choose by camera model, not by brand

Canon grips are body-specific. The letters in the model name matter: a BG-E8 is not an alternative for an EOS R, and a BG-E22 is made for EOS R/Ra bodies only. Check the camera name printed on the grip listing, the required battery model and whether the product includes an AA tray. For Canon’s own EOS R grip reference, see the official BG-E22 support page.

Newmowa BG-E8 and Neewer BG-E8

These two third-party options are intended for the EOS 550D, 600D, 650D and 700D family, also sold as Rebel T2i through T5i in some markets. They use the LP-E8 system; a compatible version may take two packs and sometimes an AA holder. Their main advantage is vertical shooting: the extra shutter control lets you keep the same relaxed hand position for a portrait rather than twisting your wrist around the camera.

Check the Newmowa BG-E8 on Amazon. Confirm the precise body and whether batteries or the AA tray are included.

Check the Neewer BG-E8 on Amazon. The cheaper alternative makes sense only if the fit, controls and return policy are clear.

Canon BG-E22 for EOS R and EOS Ra

The BG-E22 is the most clearly defined option here because it is Canon’s own grip for the EOS R and EOS Ra. It holds two LP-E6-series batteries and gives vertically placed controls. In practical terms, it is useful with a heavier RF zoom or a day of portrait work, when the taller body balances better and you do not want to change batteries mid-session. It is not a universal RF-mount grip.

Check the Canon BG-E22 on Amazon. Check the seller’s stated battery compatibility, especially if you use a newer LP-E6 variant.

Neewer NW-760D

The NW-760D is an older third-party option for the EOS 750D/760D (Rebel T6i/T6s) using LP-E17 batteries. It is for photographers who want a vertical shutter release and longer working time on that particular DSLR. Do not buy it for a different Canon merely because it uses a similar-looking LP-E17 cell.

Check the Neewer NW-760D on Amazon.

Newmowa BG-E5

The BG-E5 belongs to the older EOS 450D, 500D and 1000D generation. It uses LP-E5 batteries and, with the appropriate holder, can use AA cells. It remains worthwhile only for someone still using one of these bodies regularly with a longer lens or for portrait work; otherwise two spare LP-E5 batteries are the smaller and simpler solution.

Check the Newmowa BG-E5 on Amazon.

Before you commit

Check that the grip’s controls work on your exact camera, that the battery door is retained safely, and that the tripod socket is metal and centred. A grip is valuable when it improves handling as well as endurance. If you only need more power for a long event, spare batteries may be lighter and more flexible. For the relevant mirrorless body, see the Canon EOS R review.

Do you need a grip or spare batteries?

A grip is not automatically the cheapest way to extend runtime. Two spare batteries cost less and let you keep the body compact. The grip pays for itself when vertical controls and balance will be used regularly; it is less appealing for light travel, street shooting or when a smaller bag matters.

Also remember that the camera is taller with the grip attached. Check that your existing L-bracket, cage or tripod plate still fits, and carry one fully charged spare even when using a grip. One issue with a dirty or bent contact can affect both batteries, so it is unwise to make the grip the only power plan.

Before an important shoot, attach the grip at home and test the vertical shutter, main dial, focus button and battery indicator. Some older third-party grips include only basic controls, and the feel of a shutter button can be different from the one on the body. The test takes two minutes and is more useful than discovering a loose battery door or intermittent contact during a wedding or family event.

Older Canon DSLR grips also vary in build quality as they age. A clean used grip with intact contacts and a firm battery tray can be a better buy than a cheap new listing with uncertain fit. Buy only where the return process is clear, because camera-specific compatibility is the thing that cannot be fixed after the purchase.

30-second decision

Choose a Canon grip only after matching it to your exact body and battery. The BG-E22 is the dependable dedicated choice for EOS R/Ra users. The BG-E8, NW-760D and BG-E5-style grips can still be useful for older DSLRs, but availability and third-party quality vary, so verify every compatibility claim before buying.