Using a Battery Grip

Equipped with buttons and dials for vertical shooting, Battery Grip BG-R20/BG-R20EP is an optional camera accessory that can power the camera with two batteries.

BG-R20EP is also equipped with an Ethernet RJ-45 terminal, which enables the camera to be used with a wired LAN ().

Attaching to the Camera

  1. Remove the contact covers.

    • Remove contact covers (1) and (2) on the battery grip.
    • Attach battery grip contact cover (1) to (2) for storage.

  2. Remove the battery compartment cover.

    • Turn off the camera before removing the battery.
    • Remove the battery compartment cover from the camera.
    • Attach the cover to the battery grip.
    • To remove the cover, slide the lever to release it, following the attachment procedure in reverse.

  3. Attach and lock the battery grip.

    • Insert the battery grip contacts into the camera and turn the release dial to lock the battery grip in place.

  4. Remove the battery magazine.

Caution

  • Do not touch the camera or battery grip contacts.
  • When reattaching the battery compartment cover to the camera, attach it opened to at least 90°.

Loading Batteries

  1. Load the batteries.

    • Insert the batteries as shown.
    • When only one battery is used, it can be inserted in either position.
    • To secure the batteries, push in the direction of the arrows until they click into place.
    • To remove the batteries, press the battery magazine lever in the direction of the arrow.

  2. Load the battery magazine.

    • Insert the battery magazine all the way in to secure it.
    • The BG-R20EP battery magazine incorporates a battery holder (3). Open upward when loading batteries and close downward after the batteries are loaded.

Caution

  • When loading batteries, make sure the electrical contacts are clean. Wipe off any dirt on the contacts with a soft cloth.
  • Load batteries after attaching the battery grip to the camera. If the battery grip is attached to the camera with batteries already loaded, it may prevent correct display of battery check results.
  • Before removing the battery grip, turn the camera off and remove the batteries.
  • Reattach the contact covers on the battery grip contacts after removing the battery grip. If the battery grip will not be used for some time, remove the batteries.
  • Keep the product free of dirt, dust, water, or salt during storage.
  • If a battery communication error message is displayed when a battery grip is attached, follow the instructions in the message. If the camera loses power, reinstall the battery magazine and restart the camera.
  • If a battery communication error message is displayed, follow the instructions in the message, then turn off the camera and reattach the battery grip.

Using a Household Power Outlet

  1. Attach the DC coupler.

    • Attach DC Coupler DR-E6P (sold separately) the same way as the batteries.
    • Pass the DC coupler cord through the battery magazine cord groove.
    • Insert the battery magazine all the way in to secure it.

  2. Attach the battery magazine.

    • Guide the end of the cord out of the cord hole.

  3. Connect the DC coupler to the USB power adapter.

    • Securely connect the DC coupler receptacle to the plug of USB Power Adapter PD-E2 (sold separately).

    Note

    • To help prevent disconnection, use a cable tie to secure the cords of the DC coupler and USB power adapter as shown.

  4. Connect the power cord.

    • Connect the power cord to the USB power adapter and plug the other end into a power outlet.

Caution

  • While the camera is on, do not connect or disconnect the power cord or plug, and do not remove the battery magazine.
  • Avoid getting the DC coupler cord caught between the battery grip and battery magazine.

Button and Dial Operations

  • To use the buttons and dials, turn the vertical-grip on/off switch (3) to ON.
  • The buttons and dials are used the same way as corresponding buttons and dials on the camera.
  1. (1) Multi-function Multi-function button
  2. (2) Shutter button
  3. (3) Vertical-grip On/Off switch
  4. (4) Main dial Main dial
  5. (5) Magnify or reduce Magnify/reduce button
  6. (6) Multi-controller Multi-controller
  1. (7) AF start AF start button
  2. (8) Quick control dial 2 Quick control dial 2
  3. (9) AE lock AE lock/FE lock button
  4. (10) AF point selection AF point selection button

Using a USB Power Adapter to Charge/Power the Camera

Using USB Power Adapter PD-E2 (sold separately), you can charge Battery Pack LP-E6P without removing it from the battery grip. The camera can also be powered.

Charging

  1. Connect the USB power adapter.

    • With the camera power switch set to Power off, insert the USB power adapter plug fully into the camera Digital terminal.

  2. Charge the battery.

    • Connect the power cord to the USB power adapter and plug the other end into a power outlet.
    • Charging begins, and the battery grip charge lamp lights up.
    • [Charging in progress] is displayed on the camera LCD panel.
    • When charging is finished, the charge lamp turns off.

Supplying power

To power the camera without charging batteries, set the camera power switch to Power on. However, batteries are charged during auto power off.

The battery level indicator is gray when power is supplied.

To change from powering the camera to charging, set the camera power switch to Power off.

Caution

  • The camera cannot be powered without a battery pack in the battery grip.
  • Charging is not possible with LP-E6P loaded and DC Coupler DR-E6P connected.
  • When batteries are depleted, the adapter charges them. In this case, power is not supplied to the camera.
  • To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.
  • Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used.
  • If the charging lamp fails to light up or a problem occurs during charging (shown by the charge lamp blinking), unplug the power cord, reinsert the battery, and wait a few minutes before plugging it in again. If the problem persists, take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center.
  • The charging time required and the amount charged vary depending on ambient temperature and remaining capacity.
  • For safety, charging in low temperatures takes longer.
  • The remaining battery level may decline when power is supplied to the camera. To avoid running out of battery power, use a fully charged battery.
  • Before disconnecting USB power adapters, set the camera power switch to Power off.
  • Some commercially available power adapters have been confirmed to charge and power the camera. For details, check the Canon website ().
  • You can also charge Battery Pack LP-E6NH/LP-E6N ().

Note

  • You can also charge a single LP-E6P battery at one time.