> Is there a cheap one that is actually good? I totally get the frustration with the R6 battery life during sports. I went through the same thing and honestly dont want to drop several hundred dollars on the official Canon version. I've been using the Neewer Vertical Battery Grip for Canon EOS R5 R5C R6 R6 II for about six months now and I'm really happy with how it performs. It feels sturdy enough for regular use and the shutter button on the grip works perfectly for those vertical action shots. Having two batteries in there is a total game changer for long soccer weekends. I usually pair it with two BM Premium LP-E6NH High Capacity Batteries and I can easily get through a full day of shooting without stressing about the power bar. Just a quick tip tho, make sure you tighten the wheel on the grip really well when you mount it. If it’s even a little bit loose, the connection can flicker and the camera might shut off mid-shot. The extra weight actually helps balance out longer lenses too, which is great for sports. It’s definitely a solid way to save some cash while getting the job done. Let me know if you run into any trouble with the setup!

Regarding what Caleb said about cheap grips being good, honestly, in my experience, you kinda get what you pay for when it comes to the R6. I have tried many third-party grips over the years to save a buck, but you gotta be careful. Soccer games in Austin? You are gonna deal with heat and maybe some random rain or dust. The cheap ones usually skip on the weather sealing entirely. Ive seen too many people have their camera lock up mid-game because the communication pins on a budget grip aren't aligned perfectly. Its super frustrating when you are trying to track a play and the screen just goes black or you get an error message. Also, the shutter button feel is usually way off on the knockoffs compared to the main body. If you can swing it, sticking to the official gear is way safer for your electronics long-term. Just a heads up because frying a nice camera body just to save some cash on a plastic handle isn't a great trade imo... stick to the well-built stuff if you're shooting in the elements.