Buy charger and aftermarket LP-E6 batteries at DVinfo.net

Jeroen Wolf · August 2nd, 2011, 03:19 PM

I need a few LP-E6 batteries and a charger for my SmallHD DP4 monitor I just ordered. (I own a GH2 and T2i... so no luck there for me...) Can anyone point me in the direction of some reliable, aftermarket deal? (Maybe a combo-deal?)

TIA,

Jeroen

Aaron Almquist · August 3rd, 2011, 10:14 PM

Don't waste your money on buying non-canon LP-E6 batteries for use in your DP-4. I bought some off-brand batteries for my DP4 and they simply do not work. I use my two original cannon LP-E6 batteries on my DP4 and use my new off brand ones in my 7D. Works great now.

Jeroen Wolf · August 4th, 2011, 07:29 AM

Arghhh... I was in a rush and bought 2 aftermarket batteries + charger. From a US seller so I'll return them if they don't work out. I'll post my findings.

Buba Kastorski · August 4th, 2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeroen Wolf

Arghhh... I was in a rush and bought 2 aftermarket batteries + charger. From a US seller so I'll return them if they don't work out. I'll post my findings.

they should work, cuz decoded ones work on my 5D and 7D and 60D, but I stopped use them on cameras after one day right in the middle of the shot fully charged battery discharged instantly, I shoot multiple cameras, but still, I didn't like surprise

Chris Talawe · August 4th, 2011, 03:25 PM

buddy of mine bought the aftermarket ones and they do work however they just don't last as long as the oem and also they don't status battery life accurately. they are great for backup though, last resort kind of thing.

Greg Fiske · August 5th, 2011, 11:52 AM

These are popular with photographers. They charge in the canon charger and read correctly. Never had any problems.
SterlingTek's POWWER Canon LP-E6 Battery Equivalent

Tony Davies-Patrick · August 6th, 2011, 05:05 AM

I use 3 types: standard Canon LP-E6 batteries, aftermarket LP-E6 batteries without power indicator and latest "decoded" aftermarket LP-E6 batteries with power indicator. I have noticed no difference in any of them and all last approx same. The biggest difference of course is price.

The only real difference I've found is the quality between after-market 5D battery chargers and the original Canon model. The original Canon model is far more robust and better made compared to any of the cheaper after market models I have so far tried.

I also use two different aftermarket 5D Mk2 power grips. One works well enough but the weakest point is the flimsy plastic tabs that hold the batteries in place, as these soon break with constant heavy use. The second unit I bought is slightly larger and more robust, with beefier battery holding tabs, and also the added benefit of an inbuilt interval timer, LED back screen, and Remote Control indicator/receiver. All Canon LP-E6, aftermarket LP-E6, and AA battery packs function correctly in the power grips.

Thanh Nguyen · August 6th, 2011, 01:56 PM

Tony can you point me to the battery grip for the 5D that you have that have an inbuilt interval timer, LED back screen, and Remote Control indicator/receiver.

I found one on amazon make or brand by Polaroid that have these feature. Just wondering was that the one.

Amazon.com: Polaroid Wireless LCD Display Performance Battery Grip For Canon Eos 5D Mark II Digital Slr Camera - Remote Shutter Release Included: Camera & Photo

Tony Davies-Patrick · August 6th, 2011, 02:29 PM

Mine was bought new with warranty from an Ebay seller based in Wales. DVinfo frowns on placing Ebay links on forum discussions, so I'll not add it here. There are a few different types with LCD readout & timer. Mine is slightly deeper and less slimline than most, but a little more robust (although not moisture/rain proof, but a thin strip of internal foam rubber lining glued inside door chamber can solve this problem if working in prolonged damp conditions) The internal plastic retaining pins (behind main hinged door) are white and beefier than the tiny black plastic ones seen inside most others, and a red remote infared port at base of front grip.

Nigel Barker · August 7th, 2011, 04:49 AM

I have two of these chargers. They charge two batteries at once work with Canon & cheap alternatives plus have interchangable plates so I can use them to charge the LP-E8 batteries from my 600D

Hahnel PowerStation Twin V Pro Professional High End: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Kin Lau · August 9th, 2011, 11:33 AM

I've been using aftermarket LP-E6's, both decoded and not, and they've worked fine. I've yet to see any real difference in terms of how long they last, but shooting over 1000 stills in sub-zero temps all day, I cannot tell which batteries are in the camera w/o pulling them out (obviously, the non-decoded ones are easy to tell).

August 2nd, 2011, 03:19 PM	#1
Jeroen Wolf Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 355	Buy charger and aftermarket LP-E6 batteries I need a few LP-E6 batteries and a charger for my SmallHD DP4 monitor I just ordered. (I own a GH2 and T2i... so no luck there for me...) Can anyone point me in the direction of some reliable, aftermarket deal? (Maybe a combo-deal?) TIA, Jeroen __________________ www.imaginevideo.nl Just published the second of my viral mini-doc series '100' https://youtu.be/ZqHFBrV-oOc

August 3rd, 2011, 10:14 PM	#2
Aaron Almquist Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 93	Re: Buy charger and aftermarket LP-E6 batteries Don't waste your money on buying non-canon LP-E6 batteries for use in your DP-4. I bought some off-brand batteries for my DP4 and they simply do not work. I use my two original cannon LP-E6 batteries on my DP4 and use my new off brand ones in my 7D. Works great now.

August 4th, 2011, 07:29 AM	#3
Jeroen Wolf Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 355	Re: Buy charger and aftermarket LP-E6 batteries Arghhh... I was in a rush and bought 2 aftermarket batteries + charger. From a US seller so I'll return them if they don't work out. I'll post my findings. __________________ www.imaginevideo.nl Just published the second of my viral mini-doc series '100' https://youtu.be/ZqHFBrV-oOc

August 4th, 2011, 03:25 PM	#5
Chris Talawe Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fremont, CA. Posts: 78	Re: Buy charger and aftermarket LP-E6 batteries buddy of mine bought the aftermarket ones and they do work however they just don't last as long as the oem and also they don't status battery life accurately. they are great for backup though, last resort kind of thing.

August 5th, 2011, 11:52 AM	#6
Greg Fiske Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 499	Re: Buy charger and aftermarket LP-E6 batteries These are popular with photographers. They charge in the canon charger and read correctly. Never had any problems. SterlingTek's POWWER Canon LP-E6 Battery Equivalent

August 6th, 2011, 05:05 AM	#7
Tony Davies-Patrick Trustee Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worldwide Posts: 1,589	Re: Buy charger and aftermarket LP-E6 batteries I use 3 types: standard Canon LP-E6 batteries, aftermarket LP-E6 batteries without power indicator and latest "decoded" aftermarket LP-E6 batteries with power indicator. I have noticed no difference in any of them and all last approx same. The biggest difference of course is price. The only real difference I've found is the quality between after-market 5D battery chargers and the original Canon model. The original Canon model is far more robust and better made compared to any of the cheaper after market models I have so far tried. I also use two different aftermarket 5D Mk2 power grips. One works well enough but the weakest point is the flimsy plastic tabs that hold the batteries in place, as these soon break with constant heavy use. The second unit I bought is slightly larger and more robust, with beefier battery holding tabs, and also the added benefit of an inbuilt interval timer, LED back screen, and Remote Control indicator/receiver. All Canon LP-E6, aftermarket LP-E6, and AA battery packs function correctly in the power grips. __________________ www.WILDCARP.com www.NIKON.me.uk

August 6th, 2011, 01:56 PM	#8
Thanh Nguyen Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 323	Re: Buy charger and aftermarket LP-E6 batteries Tony can you point me to the battery grip for the 5D that you have that have an inbuilt interval timer, LED back screen, and Remote Control indicator/receiver. I found one on amazon make or brand by Polaroid that have these feature. Just wondering was that the one. Amazon.com: Polaroid Wireless LCD Display Performance Battery Grip For Canon Eos 5D Mark II Digital Slr Camera - Remote Shutter Release Included: Camera & Photo Amazon.com: Polaroid Wireless LCD Display Performance Battery Grip For Canon Eos 5D Mark II Digital Slr Camera - Remote Shutter Release Included: Camera & Photo

August 6th, 2011, 02:29 PM	#9
Tony Davies-Patrick Trustee Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worldwide Posts: 1,589	Re: Buy charger and aftermarket LP-E6 batteries Mine was bought new with warranty from an Ebay seller based in Wales. DVinfo frowns on placing Ebay links on forum discussions, so I'll not add it here. There are a few different types with LCD readout & timer. Mine is slightly deeper and less slimline than most, but a little more robust (although not moisture/rain proof, but a thin strip of internal foam rubber lining glued inside door chamber can solve this problem if working in prolonged damp conditions) The internal plastic retaining pins (behind main hinged door) are white and beefier than the tiny black plastic ones seen inside most others, and a red remote infared port at base of front grip. __________________ www.WILDCARP.com www.NIKON.me.uk

August 7th, 2011, 04:49 AM	#10
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	Re: Buy charger and aftermarket LP-E6 batteries I have two of these chargers. They charge two batteries at once work with Canon & cheap alternatives plus have interchangable plates so I can use them to charge the LP-E8 batteries from my 600D Hahnel PowerStation Twin V Pro Professional High End: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics Hahnel PowerStation Twin V Pro Professional High End: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

August 9th, 2011, 11:33 AM	#11
Kin Lau Major Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 385	Re: Buy charger and aftermarket LP-E6 batteries I've been using aftermarket LP-E6's, both decoded and not, and they've worked fine. I've yet to see any real difference in terms of how long they last, but shooting over 1000 stills in sub-zero temps all day, I cannot tell which batteries are in the camera w/o pulling them out (obviously, the non-decoded ones are easy to tell).