Sooo, I totally feel u on the hand cramps. Shooting vertical for 10 hours at a wedding without a grip is basically a nightmare for your wrists. Honestly, when I first started out, I tried to save a few bucks by getting a generic brand for my gear. It worked fine for like... a month? Then the shutter button got stuck mid-ceremony. Literally the worst timing ever. For your situation, I would suggest sticking with the Canon BG-E21 Battery Grip. I’ve been using the official one on my Canon EOS 6D Mark II for years now and it’s just solid. Here's why I think it’s the only way to go for pro work: * The weather sealing is legit and matches the body perfectly. Super important for your landscape sessions.
* The buttons have that same tactile 'click' as the camera. No mushy feeling.
* It handles communication with the Canon LP-E6N Lithium-Ion Battery perfectly so you don't get weird power drain issues. I know the Vello BG-C15 Battery Grip for Canon 6D Mark II or the Neewer options are tempting cuz they're cheap, but I've seen too many third-party grips fail or have loose connections over time. Tbh, if you're getting paid for your work, the reliability of the OEM version is worth every penny. Better safe than sorry when you're in the middle of a shoot... gl!

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Same boat, watching this

Like someone mentioned, those cheap shutters failing mid-shoot is the stuff of nightmares. Ngl I am in the exact same boat with my 6D Mark II right now. Been scouring forums for like three months trying to find a solid middle ground but I am still coming up empty.

• the build quality on generic brands usually feels so hollow
• weather sealing specs on the official Canon BG-E21 Battery Grip are actually documented while others are vague
• voltage stability is a huge worry for the internal circuitry Still havent pulled the trigger on anything. Just super annoying when you want pro reliability without the massive brand name markup... been dealing with this indecision forever.

Great info, saved!