Battery grip Meike for Canon 5D (model DV00BG0019) — vertical shooting support

Battery grip Meike for Canon 5D (model DV00BG0019) replaces the original Canon BG-E4 battery grip and provides a vertical shooting support solution for Canon EOS 5D cameras. It attaches to the camera base and accepts two Canon BP-511 series batteries or six AA batteries, adding an ergonomic shutter release and control buttons for more comfortable portrait-orientation handling.

Advantages

The grip extends battery life by accepting two BP-511A/BP-511/BP-512/BP-514 batteries or six AA batteries, improves handling for vertical shooting with an extra shutter release, and offers dedicated controls including autofocus start, AE/FE lock and AF point selection. It is a compatible third-party accessory manufactured by Extra Digital/Meike with a 12-month warranty.

Suitable for

• Canon EOS 5D users who need improved ergonomics for portrait photography
• Event and wedding photographers requiring longer handheld operation
• Photographers who want the option to use AA batteries when rechargeables are unavailable

Key specifications

• Compatible models: Canon EOS 5D
• Model number: DV00BG0019
• Battery types: 2× Canon BP-511A/BP-511/BP-512/BP-514 or 6× AA
• Functions: vertical shutter release, autofocus start button, AE/FE lock, AF point selection buttons
• Manufacturer/brand: Meike / Extra Digital (EU)
• Warranty: 12 months

How to use

Attach the grip to the camera base and secure it with the mounting screw. Insert two compatible BP-511 series batteries or six AA batteries according to the indicated polarity. Use the vertical shutter release and controls on the grip to operate the camera in portrait orientation; the autofocus start, AE/FE lock and AF point selection buttons mirror the primary camera controls for convenient handling.

Recommendations

For reliable performance, use genuine or high-quality BP-511-series rechargeable batteries and ensure AA batteries are fresh and of the same type. Tighten the mounting screw securely but avoid over-torquing. Remove batteries if the grip will not be used for an extended period.