topic Re: Battery Grip BG-E14 Design Change? in Camera Accessories

Battery Grip BG-E14 Design Change?

RAZORBACK007 — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:33:35 GMT

Do you know if there are 2 variations of ‘genuine oem authentic’ Canon BG-E14 GRIPS with this difference:
One is like this, having the CANNON Name/Logo on the Front Face of the grip.

The other is no name on the front face, but moved to the Top of the grip, by the screw for attaching it to the bottom of the camera??

BOTH HAVE ALL THE SPECS, WEIGHTS, BRASS CONTACTS, INNER ALUMINUM INTERIORS, PAPERWORK WITH MATCHING SERIAL NUMBERS, SAME RETAIL BOXES ETC,ETC.
If you could find the answer for me, and find out if/when Canon moved the logo location, I would be grateful.

Re: CANON GRIP BG-E14 DESIGN CHANGE?

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:03:09 GMT

@RAZORBACK007 wrote:

Do you know if there are 2 variations of ‘genuine oem authentic’ Canon BG-E14 GRIPS with this difference:
One is like this, having the CANNON Name/Logo on the Front Face of the grip.

The other is no name on the front face, but moved to the Top of the grip, by the screw for attaching it to the bottom of the camera??

BOTH HAVE ALL THE SPECS, WEIGHTS, BRASS CONTACTS, INNER ALUMINUM INTERIORS, PAPERWORK WITH MATCHING SERIAL NUMBERS, SAME RETAIL BOXES ETC,ETC.
If you could find the answer for me, and find out if/when Canon moved the logo location, I would be grateful.

Seems to be conflicting info.
Based on this video the one with Canon on top is counterfeit.

https://youtu.be/11dp7W94EKw?si=mCSyrMN37V8B10OJ

Yet the Canon support site shows the grip without Canon on front.

Re: CANON GRIP BG-E14 DESIGN CHANGE?

RAZORBACK007 — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:31:36 GMT

Yes, I reviewed that YouTube link, and others, before posting my inquiry. I also checked the Canon website, and saw the no name unexpected also.
I have both of these. Each weights 355 grams in my scale and are identical in composition, and appearance, battery door storing , etc .

So, I implore Canon to clarify and respond, as the market has been flooded with knockoffs and junk fakes.

Re: Battery Grip BG-E14 Design Change?

p4pictures — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:42:28 GMT

I happen to have an archive of product images for Canon DSLR cameras. I used to download all the product images that Canon sites published when new products were announced. Unfortunately it does appear that Canon made a change to the battery grip at some point.

The EOS 70D was the first camera to use the BG-E14 battery grip. The product shots I have for that camera include several of the battery grip and one of the camera fitted with the battery grip. In all of these there is no Canon logo visible on the front of the grip.

EOS 70D Canon Europe press shotsEOS 70D Canon Europe press shots

For the EOS 80D the product pack shots also include the grip as a standalone item and attached to the camera. Interestingly this grip has the additional Canon badge visible on the front.

EOS 80D Canon Europe press shotsEOS 80D Canon Europe press shots

Re: Battery Grip BG-E14 Design Change?

RAZORBACK007 — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:15:26 GMT

Thank both of you for a quick and straightforward reply. Finally, I can rest assured mine are authentic. There’s nothing posted anywhere on the net, except here , in this forum with great contributors as you both. Thanks vet much!!

Re: Battery Grip BG-E14 Design Change?

RAZORBACK007 — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:28:58 GMT

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