LP-E6N batteries draining fast.

Discussion in 'Technical Troubleshooting' started by Raihan Ahmed, Sep 2, 2021.

  1. Raihan Ahmed

    Raihan Ahmed New Member

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    Hello there,
    I'm using a 5D Mark IV with a 70-200 IS II.
    I'm getting 300-350 shots per charge.
    Don't know why, maybe the IS is consuming more charge?
     

  2. Craig Sherriff

    Craig Sherriff Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    Hello Raihan, Do you have the manual that come with the camera and what is the stated shots per battery charge, if 300 to 350 s less than what is stated in your manual, your battery may be showing some deterioration, if this is the case I suggest you get a second back up battery.
     
  3. Raihan Ahmed

    Raihan Ahmed New Member

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    900 shots per charge, but it is also written that keeping IS on will drain batteries faster, and I always keep IS on.
     
  4. Craig Sherriff

    Craig Sherriff Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    Raihan, if you wish to continue shoot with the IS on at all times, invest in a second battery, if the canon original battery is too expensive, try after market batteries as they are cheaper, I have used them with no issues.or get yourself a twin battery holder, I have one fitted to my 60D, the battery life is greatly extended but more weight is added to the camera.
     
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  5. Craig Sherriff

    Craig Sherriff Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    Raihan, if you wish to see what the twin battery holder looks like, go onto YouTube and type-in,
    Canon BG-E20 Review - 5D Mark IV Battery Grip
    There is a original Canon version and after market ones available.
     
  6. johnsey

    johnsey Site Moderator Staff Member Site Supporter

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    5dMk4, 5dsR, 5dMk2, 20D, 70-200 2.8L IS, 100mm 2.8 Macro USM, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 17-40mm 4.0L, TS-E 24mm 3.5L II, Rokinon 14mm 2.8; Pixma Pro-100
    Battery shot estimates are in ideal conditions. You battery is operating just fine if your getting a few hundred shots. Using the screen a lot will kill the battery even when your not shooting. A second battery is a good idea, I suggest the canon brand, the off brands don't tend to stand up as long both in daily use and long term.
     

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