Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed with the build quality on those super cheap clones. The weather sealing is basically nonexistent. If you want to save money but still need something reliable, the Vello BG-C18 Battery Grip for Canon EOS R5 R6 R6 II is a solid middle ground. It has much better button feedback than the Neewer for about half the price of the official one. I wouldnt trust the cheapest stuff for a wedding shoot tho.

Re: "Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed with the build..."

• I totally get that concern. I ended up biting the bullet on the Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip for EOS R5 R6 R6 II after a stressful weekend shooting a local marathon in the rain. I was worried about the price tag, ngl, but once I had it on the camera everything just felt right. It is totally solid. I've been using it for six months now and I'm very satisfied with how it handles. No weird connection drops or buttons sticking. Quick tip: make sure you're using official Canon LP-E6NH Lithium-Ion Battery packs inside. Some third party batteries won't let you hit the high speed burst modes even with the grip attached. Honestly, if you are doing a big wedding in Chicago, you dont want to be faffing with gear during the ceremony. The peace of mind is worth the extra cash imo.

> Im torn between just biting the bullet on the official Canon BG-R10 or saving cash with the Neewer grip. I actually went through this exact dilemma for a three-day festival gig last summer. I ended up grabbing the Neewer Vertical Battery Grip for R6 Mark II because the price difference was just too big to ignore. It felt a bit more plasticky than the camera body, but it survived twelve-hour days in the heat without a single connection issue. The buttons arent quite as clicky as the official Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip, but for a wedding where youre mostly just holding it for vertical shots, it does the job just fine. Tip: ensure the battery tray is fully clicked in before starting. Third-party trays can be a bit finicky compared to the OEM ones.

Noted!