Where to find a replacement battery magazine for my BG-E20

I am trying to get an extra battery magazine for my battery grip, the BG-E20. The part number on the magazine and the one listed in "Package contents", is BGM-E20L. Canon parts has no such item listed/in inventory. Does that mean when the time comes that I lose or break mine, I have to buy a new battery grip for my 5D IV?

Any suggestions?

I had the same issue with a replacement magazine for my 7D II (BG-E16) but finally found the Canon Part number to order it! (#CC341956)

 

Happy New Year!

I've had some luck with eBay. Have you tried calling repair shops?

I've had some luck with eBay. Have you tried calling repair shops?

Thanks for the reply.

I have found older magazines on eBay but not the one for the 5D IV. I would have thought that over a year on the market would have brought some options.

Great suggestions though! Unfortunately, I don’t have any local repair shops so I may have to keep looking online.

You could call the Canon Store or a local Canon Authorized dealer and ask. I was a bit annoyed at the higher price of the BG-E20 for my 5D MIK IV and it did not come with a second battery tray for AA Batteries as did more reasonably priced grips for the 5D Mark III. I just carry a few spare batteries when I travel. I would think they would be more durable than a battery tray laying loose in a bag or pocket. Just shooting photos, having two fully charged LP-E6N can last me a day or two depending on my shooting.

Thanks but dealers say they need a CC part number and Canon Direct and Canon store don’t stock the item or have a part number. I spent quite a bit of time with several Canon support staff and they couldn’t believe me until they searched for it.

 

I use the grip for other reasons, not just for extended battery life. I can swap batteries very quick but an associate lost use of a grip (7D II) because the magazine he was using finally cracked beyond what Super Glue could repair! A new grip was the only option for almost three months before he found a Canon replacement. I don’t want the same thing to happen with my 5D IV. ( I actually have an extra magazine for my 7D II!) I understand making battery grips non-interchangeable but it would be nice if you could swap magazines!

Sounds frustrating where it should not be. :mad:

And that’s why I’m reaching out to the forum! There’s a lot of resources and experiences represented here.

Thanks!