This Canon Battery Grip BG-E8...it enables your camera (my T5i) to use two LP-E8 batteries (I can switch one to another); or, if I'm in a pinch 6 AA?
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You cannot switch between the two camera batteries, it just gives you extended milli amp hours. The six AA batteries are held in a separate cassette that can be switched in at anytime.
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In can use 1 or 2 batterys. There is no switches or anything. If you put in 2 batterys is just will drain one the start on the next. That will give you much longer shooting. On the D3100 you can take 550 shot on one battery. With two you get 2x550. That is the purpose of this grip. It also make shooting in portrait much better. I hope this helped.
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I bought three batteries for the T5i Canon and couldn't find the charger. So I bought another charge, actually two, one was $15 and the other was $30. One the box plugs into the wall and the other has a power cord from the box to the wall..and that looks like the one you have. Both will charge the batteries. I found the first charger so now I have three. NOTE...the charger that comes with the camera Rebel T5i is the LC-E8E shown in the picture. There is a STK SterlingTek LCH-LP-E8 for about $15 but it has a swing out plug for the wall. Yes, it works fine but you might have a problem plugging it in some sockets. So, to answer your question....YES the LC-E8E is for the Rebel T5i camera. I would stay with the charger in the picture. My question, you said t5?? did you mean T5i EOS REBEL. My camera came with two batteries but you might want to get two more batteries and keep one in your pocket. If you are planning to buy the LC-E8E charger, good, that's the one. Sorry I didn't see your message till now.
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Dr. Marty, I would HIGHLY recommend getting this grip, especially versus the Canon version. I was hesitant at first buying an aftermarket item for my Canon. I have been a loyal Canon user and have many Canon products for DLSR and video. I bought the Neewer grip and the 3 compatible Wasabi batteries, in addition to the Canon battery my camera came with. It has increased the shooting duration exponentially. (Note: Some people reviewed the Wasabi batteries as marginal or not lasting. I have been using them for 6 months now and they keep a charge and supply ample power.) Sure the grip is a little bulky, protrudes slightly out from the camera body, and may make it cumbersome for some camera bags, but I also purchased an Ape Case 2000 to accommodate that and the fit is excellent. If your shooting video, you NEED the the battery to back up the shoot. Having spares on hand helps. Having a grip with dual batteries is the answer. Bottom line, you should not be disappointed. Any more questions, email me at info at kalepiemedia dot com. Steven
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Yes you can. The first or main battery is in the body of the camera, this houses the second battery OR 6 AA batteries. If no battery is in it, the camera and battery grip controls still function.
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No the grip can accept 2 camera batteries or there is an extra battery holder that will accept 4 AA batteries.
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The camera will use one battery, and switch to the other when the first one is drained. It will show that the battery grip battery is being used by a "BP" icon next to the battery charge icon. You should however bear in mind that using the second battery in the camera requires unscrewing the battery grip to remove the battery. I personally use only one battery (in the battery grip) and carry the second one in my bag, as I'm always in a position where switching batteries is not really an issue, and using only one battery means a lighter camera. This solution might not fit your personal situation, of course.In case you use two batteries, you can select which one will be used first in the D7000 menu d14. The camera will use one battery, and switch to the other when the first one is drained. It will show that the battery grip battery is being used by a "BP" icon next to the battery charge icon. You should however bear in mind that using the second battery in the camera requires unscrewing the battery grip to remove the battery. I personally use only one battery (in the battery grip) and carry the second one in my bag, as I'm always in a position where switching batteries is not really an issue, and using only one battery means a lighter camera. This solution might not fit your... » Read More The camera will use one battery, and switch to the other when the first one is drained. It will show that the battery grip battery is being used by a "BP" icon next to the battery charge icon. You should however bear in mind that using the second battery in the camera requires unscrewing the battery grip to remove the battery. I personally use only one battery (in the battery grip) and carry the second one in my bag, as I'm always in a position where switching batteries is not really an issue, and using only one battery means a lighter camera. This solution might not fit your personal situation, of course.In case you use two batteries, you can select which one will be used first in the D7000 menu d14. « Show Less
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I have 2 different after market chargers (this being one of them) and have used 4 different brands of after market batteries in them and in the Canon charger. I bought dual chargers because I use a battery grip. All of the chargers worked with all of the mixed brand batteries and when I have had an issue with charging a specific battery it has always been the battery and not the charger. Since this is for a 6D (new to the market) I'm assuming that you just purchased this battery and you're attempting to charge it for the first time. I believe your issue is a bad battery and not a quirky charger. Hope this helped. P.S Nice camera, Enjoy! I have 2 different after market chargers (this being one of them) and have used 4 different brands of after market batteries in them and in the Canon charger. I bought dual chargers because I use a battery grip. All of the chargers worked with all of the mixed brand batteries and when I have had an issue with charging a specific battery it has always been the battery and not the charger. Since this is for a 6D (new to the market) I'm assuming that you just purchased this battery and you're attempting to charge it for the first time. I believe your issue is a bad battery and not a quirky... » Read More I have 2 different after market chargers (this being one of them) and have used 4 different brands of after market batteries in them and in the Canon charger. I bought dual chargers because I use a battery grip. All of the chargers worked with all of the mixed brand batteries and when I have had an issue with charging a specific battery it has always been the battery and not the charger. Since this is for a 6D (new to the market) I'm assuming that you just purchased this battery and you're attempting to charge it for the first time. I believe your issue is a bad battery and not a quirky charger. Hope this helped. P.S Nice camera, Enjoy! « Show Less
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You can used two Canon camera battery batteries, or you use an adapter battery tray that takes AA batteries.
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The grip comes with a AA battery adaptor you can use in a pinch...I have never tried it as I have several batteries...it is a must have if you take any pictures in the vertical position
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You can do either. It comes with two separate inserts: one for AAs and one for standard Canon batteries.
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the grip works great.leave the battery in your camera and a put the second battery of the same type in the grip.It does double your shooting .Tom
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The correct battery grip for EOS6D can be found on this page http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OYBLFT6
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You don't have to attach the cable to make the battery grip work. On the low end Canon models they weren't design to work with a batter grip that has a shutter button on it. The cable allow you to use the shutter button on the Battery grip. So if you turn the camera side way, you can press the shutter button on the battery grip instead of using the camera's shutter button. If you don't attach the cable, the shutter button on the grip will no work.
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Im not sure what indicator you're pertaining to but the camera recognizes both batteries through this grip.
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It depends on which Canon camera you have. I tried my daughter's T3i and it fit. It might be kind of tight for an EOS 5D. The interior is adjustable so you shouldn't have any problems. I don't own a battery grip, but it looks like it will accommodate that as well.
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You can put 2 batteries on the grip but The grip use one battery at the time and when this battery is power empty the grip uses the other battery. The grip has no switch. The grip is functional with 1 battery if you want. I have big hands and the grip is perfect to have my camera in my hands, ita feel better holding the camera with the grip on. You need a charger for each battery if you want to charge the 2 batteries at the same time. I charge one first and then the other because i have just one charger.