Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Pro Grip for use with PCC 6K Pro only

Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Pro Grip

The Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Pro Grip is a carbon fiber composite battery extender designed to integrate seamlessly with the bottom of the camera. While often associated with the 6K Pro, it is also fully compatible with the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2, as both cameras share the same larger chassis design and NP-F570 battery architecture.

Core Functionality

• Triple Battery Life: The grip adds two additional NP-F570 L-Series batteries to the one already inside the camera body. This effectively triples your operating time, allowing for over 3 hours of continuous shooting on a single charge.

• Seamless Integration: Unlike third-party external power solutions, the Pro Grip communicates directly with the camera. You can view the precise charge percentage of all three batteries individually on the camera’s touchscreen HUD.

• In-Camera Charging: When the camera is connected to AC power via its 2-pin locking DC input, the grip will facilitate charging of the internal batteries between takes or while the camera is off.

Ergonomics & Design

• Advanced Carbon Fiber Composite: The grip is lightweight yet incredibly strong, matching the aesthetic and durability of the camera body.

• Non-Slip Handgrips: Features textured rubber surfaces that provide a more secure and comfortable "vertical" hold, which is especially helpful when using larger, heavier EF lenses.

• Slide-Out Tray: Uses a convenient tray system for the batteries, allowing you to swap power cells quickly without removing the grip from the camera.

• Storage Slot: The grip includes a clever internal storage slot to hold the camera's original battery door, preventing you from losing it while the grip is attached.

Technical Specifications

Installation Note

To install the grip, you must remove the battery door from the bottom of your 6K Pro/G2. The door is designed with a quick-release hinge for this purpose. Once removed, the door slides into a dedicated storage slot on the grip's "neck," ensuring your camera remains complete if you decide to remove the grip later.

Operational Insight (2026)

In 2026, the Pro Grip is considered an essential accessory for "stills-style" handheld shooting. However, if you are building a full cinema rig with a cage, note that some SmallRig or Tilta cages are specifically "half-cages" or "expandable cages" to accommodate the added height of this grip.

Correction Note: While the user mentioned "use with PCC 6K Pro only," it is worth noting for your fleet management that it does also work on the 6K G2. It will not work on the original Pocket 4K or original Pocket 6K, as those cameras use the smaller LP-E6 battery format.