08-26-2024 12:33 AM
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
08-26-2024 01:34 AM
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
08-26-2024 04:06 AM
Thank you so much for this.
Do you know if the pre shooting can be powered using the NH battery.
08-26-2024 07:10 AM
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.
08-26-2024 03:55 AM
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.
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08-26-2024 04:07 AM
Thank you so much.
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