Canon LP-E6 Battery Pack for Select Canon Digital SLR Cameras
| Mar 21, 2010 | 5 comments
- Compatible With Select Canon Digital SLR Cameras
- Rated at 7.2V, 1800mAh
- No "memory effect" -- May be Partially Charged Without Reducing Battery Capacity
- Compatible With Canon LC-E6 Battery Charger
Product Description
compatible with select Canon digital SLR cameras * rated at 7. 2V, 1800mAh * no "memory effect" -- may be partially charged without reducing battery capacity * compatible with Canon LC-E6 battery charger *
Canon LP-E6 Battery Pack for Select Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Filed Under: Canon Cameras
In addition to the one that came with the 5D Mark II, I also bought a separate one to fill the second bay in the BG-E6 Vertical Grip.
My initial experience with the battery was less than stellar — if you are currently disappointed with the battery capacity (especially if it’s new), hear me out.
After the first charge out of the box, the single battery lasted about a day with maybe 100 RAW shots and a couple of minutes worth of 1080p video. VERY disappointing to say the least. But here’s the thing — it really needs to go through a couple of full cycles (full discharge, full charge) before it reaches its peak capability.
At the time of my last charge, I had shot well over 2700 RAW frames on two batteries — and both of those batteries each reported 60% charge remaining at that point.
Which brings me to the reporting features. If you are buying this as a second battery, then you are probably already aware of this, but the battery will report its charge level (with a 1% resolution), battery recharge performance, and number of shutter actuations since last charge. The 5D Mark II can then display this information on its Battery Info screen.
With two LP-E6′s installed (via the BG-E6 Vertical Grip), the 5D Mark II will register both of the batteries and list their statistics simultaneously in the Battery Info screen. The Shutter Count numbers even operate independently. For example, after a long day of shooting (over 1500 frames), the Battery Info screen told me that Battery 1 was responsible for 806 frames, while Battery 2 was responsible for 746 frames. At this point, the batteries still showed a 78% charge on each one.
Also notable is the fact that the number of shutter actuations for each battery does NOT reset when the battery is removed. Its actuation count is saved, and if you later reinsert the battery (without charging it), the count will still be accurate for that battery. Once you charge the battery, the count is reset.
Finally, as a word of warning: At the time of this review (Jan 20, 2009), the battery prices are ridiculous. Because of high demand, apparently some sellers feel justified in gouging their customers. The current price listed as of this writing is nearly US$200. I bought my second battery before demand went through the roof, and I paid less than US$90 from a reputable Canon dealer. Keep that in mind when deciding where to purchase.
Rating: 5 / 5
LP-E6 is also used for Canon 7D. Just saying. It’s lacking in the product description.
Rating: 5 / 5
The RATING is for the PRODUCT.
The RATING is for the PRODUCT.
The RATING is for the PRODUCT.
Why do you give the battery 1 star because third party sellers overcharge??? The battery happens to be EXCELLENT (hence, the 5 stars), but the ratings don’t show it because we all have to whine and complain about other stores’ prices. Incredible.
OK, revelation for the day: YOU DON’T HAVE TO BUY IT HERE. WOW! What a concept! I would think that was obvious.
If you are really, really frustrated by third-party stores overcharging (or Amazon for that fact), email Amazon and tell them. I have for other things and they respond very quickly. Let’s channel the right info where it belongs.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a great battery. It is a vast improvement from the battery of the old EOS 5D.
Buy it for $79. 99 at CDW if you can’t find it for normal price on amazon. com
Rating: 5 / 5
For anyone who thinks this battery is expensive, I say “You must be new to digital photography!”. Ever since I got a camcorder a decade ago, then later started using little digital cameras, and now finally the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, battery power has been an issue. Gone are the days of mechanical SLR’s with little button batteries for the meter!
Today’s electronic image-making devices use major power. Without a good battery, you have nothing but a brick. I have developed a habit of having plenty of power available. I purchased the battery grip so I could put two batteries in the camera, and have the AA-battery clip in reserve. I want to take pictures not drive tent stakes with my brick!
These batteries provide plenty of power to shoot. But as the manual warns, the more you review your images, the more you use Image Stabilization; the more you auto-focus, the faster the batteries will drain. And if it’s cold outside. . . . You want to have power to spare if you’re serious about making images. These are the batteries you want. Don’t fool yourself into saving a couple dollars on a generic battery – you will not get a real savings. They don’t provide as many charge cycles and they don’t report their status as well. It’s not worth the savings!
Rating: 5 / 5