Can this battery be used with the original Canon battery in a battery grip?
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ALWAYS use matching batteries. Same voltage/amperage. Don't mix old with new.The lesser batteries will drain the better batteries, causing premature failure.
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Yes... I use it in a T2i.... I tried some of the china ones (low price), they wouldn't even charge. Tried this one.... very happy, works great.
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The difference in voltage is 0.2V - the Photive is 7.4V rated at 1700 mAh (or 12.6 Wh) versus the Canon which is 7.2V rated at 1120 mAh (or 8.1 Wh). Therefore the charge capacity is greater in the Photive versus the Canon. The handgrip would put both batteries in parallel so as to not exceed voltage going to the camera. I don't think combining a Photive and a Canon battery would be any different than using an older (weak) Canon battery with lower charge capacity and putting it in parallel with a newer Canon battery with optimal charge capacity - ultimately the newer battery will "carry" more of the load as the weaker battery loses charge. Because the camera doesn't require more than one battery to operate, practically I doubt whether this configuration should cause any problems. Note however that in most battery manufacturer websites and in practice, it is a recommended practice to not combine batteries of different types nor ages. Given the low cost of the Photive batteries, I would simply buy two Photives and load then into the hand grip.
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I would be very careful using the Photive battery together with a Canon battery in a battery grip, as the two batteries are rated at different voltages. You may not have any problem, but it might ruin one of the batteries.
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You will need the Canon BG-E4 Battery grip. Your best bet would be on eBay.
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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
1820513
That's right. You use the existing battery slot to port the grip - leaving the two battery slots in the grip for camera use.
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Correct. This grip with its 2 batteries replaces the small one that goes inside the camera. Most all battery grip packs will be this way. Hope this helps.
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Yes. This battery works just like the OEM Canon battery. It fits the charger perfectly.
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Yes, this is Nikon's original grip. you load only one battery as a spare battery,. i use this for my Nikon D7100 and it work so handy. I will recommend this to everybody..
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I don't believe so. The pinouts on the Canon BG-E13 grip for the 6D and the BG-E14 for the 70D look physically the same and the two cameras take the same LP-E6 battery but the cameras themselves have different dimensions and a grip made for one may not conform to the shape of the other. http://www.eos-magazine.com/articles/power/Resources/Battgrip-table-2013.pdf is a good compatibility table outlining which Canon battery packs and battery grips fit into which Canon SLR and, for most Canon battery products there are equivalent aftermarket items.
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I have had the battery grip for over a year. Absolutely no problem with the fit or operation of the set-up. I'm very happy with the grip~!
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There`s no problem... i`ve the original one that came with the camera and a Neewer battery, and both of them works fine.... maybe when you check the battery status in the menu of the camera it will display a fewer shots with the Neewer one. The other advantage that you can experience with this grip is the posibility of use the six AA batteries holder, that in may case and using eneloop batteries, last almost twice than when i used the LP E6 batteries.
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I don't have any idea on this..sorry. Maybe check with a Canon dealer? That's what I'd do if I were you. Good luck.
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Yes. I have the 6D with the aftermarket (non-canon) battery grip, and the batteries work fine. First few times, worked without a hitch. The last time I used them, however, I was getting an error on one of them (the error that occurs when you use non-cannon battery...camera asks if you want to use anyway, but without info on battery). Swapped the batteries around, and the error moved with the battery. Assuming one of them is acting up. They are still working, and providing a LONG time between battery changes/charges; just unable to report battery life on one of them right now. I haven't bothered to look into the issue. For the price, i could easily just buy another one. Yes. I have the 6D with the aftermarket (non-canon) battery grip, and the batteries work fine. First few times, worked without a hitch. The last time I used them, however, I was getting an error on one of them (the error that occurs when you use non-cannon battery...camera asks if you want to use anyway, but without info on battery). Swapped the batteries around, and the error moved with the battery. Assuming one of them is acting up. They are still working, and providing a LONG time between battery changes/charges; just unable to report battery life on one of them right now. I haven't... » Read More Yes. I have the 6D with the aftermarket (non-canon) battery grip, and the batteries work fine. First few times, worked without a hitch. The last time I used them, however, I was getting an error on one of them (the error that occurs when you use non-cannon battery...camera asks if you want to use anyway, but without info on battery). Swapped the batteries around, and the error moved with the battery. Assuming one of them is acting up. They are still working, and providing a LONG time between battery changes/charges; just unable to report battery life on one of them right now. I haven't bothered to look into the issue. For the price, i could easily just buy another one. « Show Less
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Yes you can. That's what I use too, I have the same camera. It's a great battery!
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It depends on the battery manufacturer. Some of the non-Canon brand LPE6 batteries, such as those made by Wasabi and Maxtek, work fine. I've generally avoided unbranded batteries (if they won't proudly put their company's name on the battery, what else did they lowball?), but some of the unbranded LPE6's work just fine alongside Canon's, with full readouts (left and right batteries), etc. I generally pair two batteries from the same manufacturer in the multi-power grips for my EOSes. Really necessary for cold weather work, too.
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The batteries that comes with this unit are slightly higher milliamps than the original battery (they actually take more photos than the original). I can't say for sure - out of habit I use the Canon Charger with the Canon battery and this charger for the others that came with it. If you have lost your Canon charger or it is not working, I could do more research. My gut feeling is that it probably would not damage the Canon battery.
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This grip takes a ton of AA batteries, I actually tossed mine in the trash shortly after buying it. I would send it right back and spring for one that uses actual canon batteries and not AA's, then you will be able to use any battery that fits into the 40D.
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Hello Franz... I used it with battery grip on a canon 60d and is ok, It's not a problem.