Unable to get batteries for R5 Mark 2…what do I do?

[jennycg-876]

I have just purchased a Canon R5 Mark 2 and I want to buy 2 spare batteries LPE6P but they are seemingly out of stock internationally.

In a few weeks I am off on a huge photographic trip and I only have 1 LPE6P battery, which will not be enough for what I need.

what do I do if the correct batteries do not arrive on time?

Big thanks

Jenny

[p4pictures]

The camera will operate with the older LP-E6NH batteries. There are some restrictions - mostly video when not using the new LP-E6P battery. 

You can also charge batteries in camera from a larger power bank and a decent 100W or more USB C cable 

[jennycg-876]

Thank you so much for this.

Do you know if the pre shooting can be powered using the NH battery.

[p4pictures]

According to the PDF manual from the Canon website, page 22 says that pre-continuous shooting is not available with LP-E6N or LP-E6NH batteries. 

[shadowsports]

Both of Brian's recommendations are helpful.  The same thing happened to me when the R5 C was released.  I was taking a trip shortly after delivery as well.  I ended up with some Watson equivalents.  They've been great, but they haven't released any 6P's yet.  

I can shoot still images all day on 1-2 batteries. For video I use a power bank and can pretty much use the camera for many hours shooting 4K.  If you will shoot 8K for extended periods, consider a Vmount.  Make sure you use the cable strain relief bracket.

[jennycg-876]

Thank you so much.