The Canon R5 C has a built in fan, so it's not like this is a new technology for them. The issue with that is that the fan design makes the body "extra thick". With an optional bottom fan, that won't be an issue.
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You’re not the bad guy you’re pointing out very valid concerns.I will be heard the bad guy now but what is the point to make a cooling grip when the competition doesn\'t need one and the recording times are huge without overheating... […] ! This is unacceptable IMO.
Well, there will be screening on the vents, and wash your hands after eating some Doritos before you shoot.
I will be heard the bad guy now but what is the point to make a cooling grip when the competition doesn\'t need one
Is that a reasonable expectation? I'm not sure how many devices function well at that temperature, genuinely. My phone screen darkens to unusable in even moderate heat.while I was shooting an event at 37C under the sun.
I will be heard the bad guy now but what is the point to make a cooling grip when the competition doesn\'t need one and the recording times are huge without overheating... is it so hard for Canon to do something similiar? One week ago my R6 (C cam) stopped recording due to overheating at 1080p 50p while I was shooting an event at 37C under the sun. My old C100 Mark II never overheated, my C70 never does and also my bm 6k pro the same.
...over the years, there's been lots of chatter about compromises/changes that Canon makes to its bodies... all in the service of video.
Is it safe to postulate that the properties/capabilities of this new grip fit here? In other words, a new grip was needed because those who shoot video stress their R5s thermally. A simpler (and cheaper) grip would suffice for those who shoot stills.
In other words, 'standard' shooters will not benefit all that much from the enhanced thermal stability that the new grip offers. But if an extra on-board battery is desired, apparently Canon will not offer a choice: one grip fits all!?
Is that a reasonable expectation? I'm not sure how many devices function well at that temperature, genuinely. My phone screen darkens to unusable in even moderate heat.
It is all sort of coming together now, isn't it?
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Canon has discontinued the battery grip BG-R10 for the EOS R5, EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II - Canon Rumors
Canon has reportedly discontinued the BG-R10 battery grip that is compatible with the EOS R5, EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II. This is one of those little signs that new cameras on the horizon. We expect that the EOS R5 Mark II will be equipped with the same smart controller that we have seen […]www.canonrumors.com
I think this also means that there's a good chance that the normal battery grip will have a slightly different design to not block the airflow.
Thank you for this informative write-up.
Unless you have info to the contrary, I would expect Canon to only produce one grip, with the active cooling, and let everybody pay the premium for it. If you don't need it, don't turn on the fan (assuming that's an option).
...seems like I (unintentionally) struck a nerve here.you are being overly dramatic. you get 2 batteries with this grip (the one in the camera, and another in the grip). There will probably also be a normal battery grip as well for those straight stills shooters. Nothing we stated suggests anywhere that they wouldn't be a normal grip for those that don't need the additional cooling. and if canon doesn't make one, some third party vendor will.
Also, better thermals means less noise if you are shooting longer exposures in warm weather.
This is the best compromise and absolutely the right solution for an R5 camera. Leave off the heavier cooling for those that need it. If you don't need it, then you still have a small mirrorless full frame camera.
I have long long LONG wanted canon to start doing more good things with grips, and they slowly are.
Thank you for this informative write-up.
Unless you have info to the contrary, I would expect Canon to only produce one grip, with the active cooling, and let everybody pay the premium for it. If you don't need it, don't turn on the fan (assuming that's an option).
I think that not having a battery in the body helps with overheating, because under heavy use the battery gets warm, while the plastic "dummy battery" of the grip I don't think it gets hot with use, as it's just plastic tube with a couple of wires bringing current and commands.And if the new grip can be 'stalkless', would that mean we can use 1 battery in the body and 2 in the grip? I think Fuji does something like that.
I'm from Greece and do also weddings mostly at summer. So the temperatures in my country are between 32-39sometimes 40C. For R6 to overheat at 1080p is unacceptable! I understnd it overheats at 4k but not at 1080p! I don't think there is any overheat from competition when recording 1080p!Is that a reasonable expectation? I'm not sure how many devices function well at that temperature, genuinely. My phone screen darkens to unusable in even moderate heat.