Unboxing the BG-R10 Grip for the new Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera

[@frankplacido6656]

I’ve just spent a day looking for the battery door of my Mk111. Thank you for the reminder that it’s stored in the grip!!

[@JohnGress]

Ha! Glad I could help!

[@mattc3510]

Looks freaking awesome with the battery grip. Subbed I like your style.

[@JohnGress]

Thanks you so much and thanks for the sub!

[@QuantzPhoto]

Nothing like figuring out a puzzle on camera! Haha, great video John! Ready for mine to come in...

[@JohnGress]

Reading is fundamental 😛🤣🤣 thanks man!

[@FranklinLiranzo]

This was definitely helpful!! thank you! I learned the trick of hiding the door on the trip!!

[@JohnGress]

Thanks!!! That is great to hear.

[@Rascallucci]

Because the bottom of the battery grip is wide, it is the same with the other battery grips that use this size of battery. I have the BG-E14 and likewise when you shoot vertically it feels much bigger.

[@JohnGress]

Good point!

[@Burk]

Thanks for helping me realize the grip hold the door inside!

[@JohnGress]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching my long ass video! =P

[@WAO_Dxb]

I like the way you reviewed this product, simple and fast + talking less 👏🏼

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@enri_1986]

6:37 I found myself in a similar situation with my 1D Mark IV. With a RRS L bracket, the baseplate gives me more to hold on and makes the setup feel more balanced. As someone with relatively large hands, it's definitely something I cannot overlook. Thanks again for another great video, glad you found the grip comfortable for your use.

[@JohnGress]

Thanks Enrique, you really sent me down a rabbit hole this morning, wondering if I ever owned that camera.

[@georgedavall9449]

1D only way to go! 👍🤔😀😃😂✌🏻📷

[@KITTENTIGER285]

@@JohnGress if there wold be the 3th batterie on the place of plastic stock which goes inside of the camera at the place of the main batterie that would be great ! but only two batteries on this balky thing it's not so efficient ! i guess but maybe can help if the camera will get hot because of the video recording as someone here mentionned , or if its shut on the floor then it might absorbe the shock better ))) personnally i would by one or two more batteries and keep it on my pocket ))

[@Nevermoor]

John, thank you for the review---what is the lens you have there? Very interested.

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! That is a Sigma Art 85. You probably would also like this review of 85mm options for the R5. Part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWmQnIaKfdSkask and part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5S6pYSje9l0n5o

[@dirtroads3744]

No ones done an overheating test with the battery grip yet that I've seen. Hoping that helps dissipate heat for longer shooting. Let us know if you test that thanks!

[@JohnGress]

Oh interesting idea. I'll add that to my list. Thanks!

[@RayValdezPhotography]

Damn i had canon for 10 years and never knew about the tab in the grip. I ordered 2 of these grips. they seem hard to come by.

[@JohnGress]

Oh! Well at least I taught one person something! ;)

[@jasongoodwin1523]

Same here. I had no idea grip had that place for door.

[@JohnGress]

jason goodwin I read the manual I once! 🤣

[@sjmphotonyc]

Yeah man me too. On the Eos R you could put the door in the grip as well as the little plug cover.

[@craigc7708]

@@JohnGress 2

[@mba2713]

I love your humour man.😄 Great video like always 🙌🏻❤️

[@JohnGress]

You're the best! Thank you so much!

[@rick-guasco]

Informative, helpful... and definitely entertaining! Love your always good-natured humor.

[@JohnGress]

Glad you enjoyed it! Don't forget to read the instructions!

[@mtjsrc1]

Thanks for sharing, I have yet to buy one for my R5, since a battery change takes only a few seconds, but I am interested in seeing how others benefit from owning one first.

[@JohnGress]

Sure thing. I prefer the hand sling with the grip and I need two batteries to get through a 6 hour tethered shoot.

[@mtjsrc1]

@@JohnGress I understand! in the end, I will probably have one too for convince. I do like the robust portrait position grip aspect.

[@cagf2013]

Thanks for the video. Have to say, the grip doesn't look as well integrated to the body as other grips I have seen...

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! I've had a silicone cover on my last three cameras so I don't know how the others compare.

[@gabscanu_]

Love the look and feel of the battery grip, especially coming from a 1DX markii which is a similar shape. Thanks for the review!

[@JohnGress]

Very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@SOLIDSNAKE.]

Battery grip makes you look badass and like you can charge a ton of money for pictures and btw you're hilarious!

[@JohnGress]

LOL Thanks!

[@sottheaphoeurng9044]

I think if you put a rubber case like I put on my 6d ii, It'll make your camera bigger and it might be big enough for your hand.

[@JohnGress]

It’s actually fine now. Thanks though. The last three generations I had the rubber cover to preserve eBay value. But in the end I just had a pristine car with 300,000 miles. (500,000K).

[@rubenwaldhuter8696]

Hello, Can you use a Lpe6nh and a Lpe6n at the same time? Does it work with of brand batteries?

[@pushpdeeppandey]

Yes it does say you can on the instructional manual. I just received mine. Regarding your second question, my friend is using one and he's fine. I feel anything that works on the camera, should work with this because otherwise it would be an expensive paperweight. All the best!

[@utubewatcher486]

John, do you have the 5DIV grip? Can you do me a favor and compare the tripod mount locations and general contours of both grips? I am wondering if I can re-use my RRS bottom plate.

[@JohnGress]

I do! Side to side both are 9cm from the trigger side of the cameras. Going towards the battery side the R is 60mm in, including the width of the battery magazine, and the 5D is 65mm. Your contours question is really inst something I can quantify.

[@utubewatcher486]

John Gress thanks!

[@AustrianGeek]

Hey - Which tracking slider did you use? Looks quite smooth / good. Thx for the unboxing ^^.

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! Kessler Philip Bloom Signature Series Pocket Dolly and a Kessler Crane Second Shooter Bundle (3-Axis) amzn.to/32DwohJ

[@pfunk360]

Is there a third party battery grip that is close to build quality that does not give you a battery communication error that anyone can suggest or should I fork out the $350 for the Canon version.

[@HaimGreen]

Thanks ..👍

[@JohnGress]

Sure thing... I hope you enjoyed seeing me figure it out, live on camera!

[@ma.ajigarkhan960]

5d mark iv and and EOS R and Sony a7iii r6 which one is best for wedding photography and long term use

[@JohnGress]

I don’t have an opinion

[@ma.ajigarkhan960]

@@JohnGress why

[@JohnGress]

I’m not familiar with 3 of the 4 cameras. I’ve only ever used the 5DIV

[@ma.ajigarkhan960]

@@JohnGress it's good for long-term

[@efreutel]

Great review, many thanks 🙏🙏😊

[@JohnGress]

My pleasure!

[@vimalneha]

Good video, could we still use L Bracket? for Tripod?

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! I’m not familiar with L brackets.

[@jasongoodwin1523]

Debating on getting R6 or 5D. I'm not quite sold on mirrorless line-up for action photography. My 6D Mark II will be my back-up body.

[@JohnGress]

I guess we'll see when the R6 is put to the test.

[@utsavratti]

Would have been nice if you had talked through the features of the grip. Ergonomics feedback was helpful, though.

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! I think it just adds a second trigger button, essentially, unless I missed something.

[@Maheshkumar-yf2iq]

Pls tell me which type lens are you using in this cam!!

[@JohnGress]

I as using a Signa Art 85 but now I am using the RF 85mm 1.2. Here is a comparison video I made recently. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWmQnIaKfdSkask

[@rdbakerphotos2322]

John, now that you have use your r5 for awhile when looking at newer videos you posted. Could you please address a video to expo simulation as being enabled and what happens when you attache a flash/trigger. I use Godox strobes and flashes. Bottom line nothing works together because of blackout. Help show me a way to use even if it requires extra steps to do, ie turn off flash - expose for ambient, turn flash on and pray... Do you get what I am asking. I will help that video get plenty of views from tons of friends.

[@JohnGress]

I think the two general steps you want to take when using flash is to take the shutter mode off of electronic and then disable exposure simulation. Both should be in the red, shoot, menu. Did that solve your problem?

[@rossk7927]

Just got my R5 today and after an hour of shooting my hand is cramping. Didn't have this problem with a larger Nikon DSLR. I have larger hands too and find the body grip small in every dimension. I'm not sure if adding the battery grip would help or not, thoughts / suggestions?

[@JohnGress]

It would depend on the reason you hand is cramping. Thickness v height.

[@rossk7927]

@@JohnGress I think it's a bit of both, but I think the dominant issue is that my pinky is completely off the grip and about 1/3 of my palm is sort of balling up under the grip as a result. I'm probably going to give the battery grip a try, but I expect it to add new problems - larger backpack, more awkward hanging from a strap clip, etc. I'm getting into day backpacking and wildlife shooting.

[@njr2photographyllcnaterobe840]

How do you like the sigma art 85mm paired with the R5?

[@JohnGress]

I love it so much that even though I am curious about the RF85 from Canon, I am waiting to see what Sigma produces.

[@njr2photographyllcnaterobe840]

@@JohnGress Thank you for the quick response. I am going to give it a try and see if it works within my workflow. I have a small studio and would mainly use the 85mm for headshots and beauty portraits; for events and weddings, I rent an 85, but I am ready to own one. I shoot with the R currently, and my R5 is on a waiting list. I am trying to save money since I have the body pre-ordered.

[@JohnGress]

@@njr2photographyllcnaterobe840 awesome! If you can please click my amazon link 😁😁😁

[@ariyassin5098]

Thanks very much,

[@JohnGress]

Thank you!

[@DorenSorell]

If you plug the camera into your computer but keep it off does it charge the batteries inside the grip?

[@JohnGress]

I am glad you asked me this question! It charges one battery at a time and it charges both the old batteries and the new batteries.

[@sboden_gaming]

Is there a loading option when the batteries are inside the grip. Can I just use the usb c port from the camera to load both batteries?

[@JohnGress]

They will charge when plugged into the computer with the camera turned off.

[@markgriffinphoto]

John, seriously you are hilarious..in a really good way though..and you went about the grip application process exactly like most of us did, well certainly me.. Haha, always enjoy your videos, cheers.

[@JohnGress]

Ha! Thanks Mark! I really appreciate it 🙏🏼🙏🏼😁

[@joshuadelawrence85]

Just have to ask since I just ordered this does it wiggle at all? I read a review on it that no matter how much you tighten the lock it still wiggles on the camera.

[@JohnGress]

I have found that it stays in place better than the 5DIV grip.

[@harrisongould9460]

I'm looking to get one(actually two...I have two R6's) but I did see a concern. I use dual straps to 'wear' my cameras on my body. They connect via the 1/4" tripod socket. Going vertical may be an issue in that 'the strap' may get in my way. Question is...are you still using them a year out from when you you shot that review? Thanks...I subbed. FYI...with my older camera (5D Mark IV)I rarely turn my camera vertically because I could just crop the horizontal but the R6's sensor is smaller...I'm going to need to shoot vertically. Damn it!!!

[@JohnGress]

Thanks. I am still in fact I have two of them. No regrets

[@debbieshriner1308]

Hello did the grip make it a lot heavier Thank You

[@JohnGress]

The camera weighs 1.62 lbs (738g) and the grip weighs 12.38 oz (350g).

[@loc5318]

Is there anything special to getting the battery grip M-fn dial to work? It's not working for me

[@JohnGress]

Sorry to hear that. I’m not sure as it’s not something I use.

[@MrDonuts10]

I thought that was the point, for it to feel better vertical and not so much in horizontal 😆

[@JohnGress]

news to me! LOL

[@Vijay_fans52]

I want to buy a full frame camera but I do not have the cash for it Can you help me?

[@marcusrudd6675]

you're super chill

[@JohnGress]

Thanks Marcus!

[@sjmphotonyc]

BTW B&H Emailed me and said possibly 2021 for my preorder of the R5. I ordered it last week. They said Canon is sending them a small order early November. Canceled my pre order for now.

[@JohnGress]

Oh no, ordered a second one from Canon via Amazon, says 1-2 months.

[@craigc7708]

I heard something about turning the tab is like an off button? Does the tab fold in when in this position?

[@JohnGress]

Sorry, but I don't understand what tab you're referring to.

[@LeeLeeVonMwah]

Omg! My friend and I use this same intro music for our series of short comedy movies!! I cant help laughing, but thank you for the great video :)

[@JohnGress]

Ooops! LOL thanks!

[@KTWilliams]

I wish I could find one of these for my R5! Nobody has them just yet.

[@JohnGress]

For what it is worth, I think the link I have in my description links to canon selling on Amazon.

[@KTWilliams]

John Gress I’ll check it out thank you.

[@ariyassin5098]

Hi John I hope you’re ok my friend? I really love to know if I use 2 battery same time how long I can record 4K video on this camera R5 thanks so much?

[@JohnGress]

Sorry. I am not sure as there are a number of factors at play. You can't record more than 30 minutes at a time and how much you use the screen has a big impact on battery life.

[@subashsharma4295]

Sir how does the Sigma lense work with r5. Because I have 105 f1.4 art

[@JohnGress]

Perfectly! Please check out this video for more info =) kzbin.info/www/bejne/imiVXpahgr-bn7M

[@gorann2231]

Hi charging ? Thanks

[@JohnGress]

Would you like a link to my rates?

[@jonathanyeung6788]

Hi John,, it seems the usb transformer PD E1 is not included, is it?

[@bmtango05]

No it's not included, the E22 included it and it was cheaper and the PDE1 is $140 by itself!! Gonna pass on the grip until the price comes down and perhaps Canon includes the PDE1 with the R10

[@JohnGress]

Correct, it is not included.

[@GDoggProductions]

Don't you just enjoy trying out new gadgets but not reading the instructions 😂😂😂 I do it all the time but it's really just fun in the end ;) great video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@JohnGress]

🙏🏼🙏🏼Reading is fundamental 😛🤣🤣

[@HaimGreen]

What's the background behind you?

[@JohnGress]

Gravitybackdrops

[@alonzoadamsphoto]

Helpful so when I toss over the instructions and manual I won’t get stumped with the battery. Lol. As always informative and thank you.

[@JohnGress]

🙏🏼🙏🏼Reading is fundamental 😛🤣🤣

[@Methodical2]

Has anyone with the battery grip received a firmware update notification? My grip firmware is version 1.0.0. Curious?

[@JohnGress]

I haven't seen anything about an update.

[@Methodical2]

@@JohnGress Thanks for the response. This is the first battery grip I've owner where the firmware can be updated.

[@popcornparam]

Wait a second dose it come with a battery ??

[@JohnGress]

It doesn't come with batteries.

[@popcornparam]

@@JohnGress wtf are you serious. 1000$ for the wtf grip and it dosen't come with batteries ???

[@JohnGress]

$349 amzn.to/2OUmRQY

[@popcornparam]

@@JohnGress I said wft grip

[@donniepirelli4668]

You need to read those warranties. Keep them in a safe place mmkay.

[@JohnGress]

=) I think in 20 years, I have had one warranty repair.

[@christwine]

Life is too short to be reading instructions - great video, cant wait for my grip to arrive!

[@JohnGress]

Ha! Thanks!

[@johnpeterka8355]

Thank you for your video, John! You certainly did a much better job than the poor Canon diagrams and instructions!

[@JohnGress]

Ha! Glad it was helpful! I guess it was a good thing i didn't read them!

[@anjansingh3093]

Your voice is very good, it has weight. Seems you can lend voice for movie characters.🎆

[@JohnGress]

Thanks!! I really appreciate it!

[@nicolecole2310]

Me laughing as I currently am looking for my 5div battery door. I occasionally take the grip on and off and last time didn’t put it in the handy little keeper spot.

[@JohnGress]

Oops! Sorry to hear that!

[@garymeredith2441]

Next time you do an unboxing I think you need to hang on to all of those bags and those plastic covers that comes with all Canon accessories they put them in there for a reason and don't be afraid of reading the instructions . That vertical grip does look like it is a well-designed grip especially for its purpose of shooting vertically as far as using a big lens , what you have there is tiny compared to what me as a bird photographer or any other wildlife photographer use's , I take it you have never used an 600 F4.0 or an 800 f 5.6 now those are big lenses these are what Wildlife Photographers like my self use to do our work .

[@JohnGress]

I used to be a sports photographers and owned a 600 f4, 500 f4, I think three versions of the 400 2.8 and a 300 2.8. For an 85, the Sigma Art is huge!

[@salvamando1]

"I have really big hands" - humblebrag much?! Jk I’m jaded cuz I have smaller hands. Great video as always!

[@JohnGress]

Ha! Thanks! I'm just saying. =P Being larger than average isn't all that it's cracked up to be!

[@tealscott10]

So, yeah I was today years old when I found out about the battery flap stowage.... I REALLLLLLLLLY should read instructions

[@JohnGress]

You and me both! I recently realized why I couldn't figure out how to load the battery, it was because I have loaded batteries in the magazine the same way for 20 years! It was the same for the 20D, 7D, 5D, 5D2, 5D3 and 5D4! It was probably the same as the grip in the the 30D and some other cameras I forgot I owned too!

[@NateFlixMedia]

Hi, Does this grip work on the canon r50?

[@KaiTiura]

Yes, just like my ESO R grip, there is a place for the door. Good thinking on Canon's part to keep the Cripple Hammer away from this item.😆 (Editing would have made the video shorter, reading the instructions with the same focus on editing would have been disastrous...😂) This *was* interesting, but I look forward to the test with two batteries (the grip doesn't work with just one, does it? And, since you bought the grip, but not a second battery, I feel much better about having bought the camera without thinking to get a CFExpress card reader at the same time, when they were everywhere!) The grip seems to also be on backorder everywhere... I could swear I saw that the grip had a special connection advancement... can't remember what, and not seeing it anywhere at the moment. Better read that manual after all.

[@JohnGress]

It works fine with one battery. I didn’t buy a second one of the new batteries because I figured for now I would use my old batteries. During my test shoot I used both the old and new batteries and didn’t notice any differences. I also forgot to buy a cfexpress reader so I have been using the camera and usb cable to get images in the computer.

[@robmcd]

damn lunatic should a read the instructions, or rehearsed... new sub right here! you're the man!

[@JohnGress]

Ha! Thanks man!

[@RayValdezPhotography]

Lol at you fumbling with the battery tray. its the same as the eos r tray not the mark iv.

[@JohnGress]

Ha! I only used the R once and didn't have to change the battery! =)

[@arunpaul2301]

Thank you for keeping it real ! Don't read the manual 😅

[@JohnGress]

lol. I was so Stuck!

[@predatorishi]

Follow only how to open box from video.. otherwise you will loading both battery clock and battery magazine 😂😂

[@JohnGress]

😜🤣🤣

[@DESIGNS-vo1mt]

Can't wait for the NEEWER version of this :)

[@JohnGress]

I know using the generic battles can be dangerous and result in poor performance. Bit is it safe to use a generic grip?

[@robstyles2675]

@@JohnGress I've used a newer battery grip before it's safe to use I think the biggest differences I've noticed was the materials and the glue is much cheaper. but functionally I had no issues with my copy. I've used newer, canon and vello battery grips. Canons feel the most substantial and last the best in austere weather and durability, newer is cheap materials but is ok if you are not using your camera in extreme conditions for the money the best was vello same or slightly less durability but for cheaper price. All of them functioned identical and never had a error from any of them.

[@Bassemphotos]

👍👍

[@JohnGress]

Thanks for making through my humanity!🤣

[@cameronmeetze8153]

It’s great but $350 is WAY too much for it. I’ll be waiting for a discount. Great video tho!

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! I think it’s a fairly normal price for their grips for this class of camera.

[@jiajianhou426]

that's a magnificent beard

[@JohnGress]

Thank you so much!

[@rickjbradbury]

£419 UK price. For a grip. What have Canon been smoking.

[@JohnGress]

I’m not up on the exchange rate since were not welcome anywhere, but it’s about $350 here.

[@f0t0b0y]

You know they make manuals for people like you. 🤣

[@JohnGress]

Lol. I’ll stop trying to act cool and come clean. I have read about 20% of the R5 manual. 😛🤣

[@Prto3typ]

so crying

[@JohnGress]

LOL Thanks!

[@gabolujan3109]

Lol. Cool video. Just read the manual.

[@JohnGress]

Meh

[@gabolujan3109]

@@JohnGress lol.

[@ConnorDrummond23]

This was the most boring unboxing I've ever seen.

[@JohnGress]

Thanks! I’m here to help!

[@ScoopsTroopsRugby]

What did I just watch?

[@makanalani74]

How does the WiFi on the grip perform?

[@JohnGress]

This grip does not feature WiFi. I think you mean the WFT-R10A Wireless File Transmitter amzn.to/3gvOHf1