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Non-OEM Canon batteries for 5DMIII [duplicate]
I couldn't resist and bought a bunch of Wasabi LP-E6 lithium batteries for my 5DMIII. They are much cheaper than Canon counterpart.
Now, regardless of whether they keep the charge better or not than ...
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Canon DSLR USB Chargers?
I'm wondering if there are any USB chargers available for canon DSLRs. I often head out for extended periods of time without electricity with my camera gear which always makes me nervous about when ...
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What to do when Canon PowerShot A470 shows fully charged batteries as empty?
I'm using a Canon PowerShot A470 for around 3 years. Lately afer switching the camera on, it turns off after a few seconds and a message shows up "replace batteries", even if they new and fully ...
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Do full frame camera require more power than a crop sensor camera?
I had a Canon 60D and used to get around 800 to 1000 shots on full battery charge. I've now traded my 60D to a 5D Mark II and it looks like it requires a lot more power.
Is this normal for a full ...
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What is the trade-off with Energizer-brand compatible battery packs?
The difference in price between the Canon LP-E4 battery back and the equivalent model from Energizer is significant. What, if any, are the main disadvantages to purchasing the cheaper model as opposed ...
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What alternative battery can I use for a Canon AV-1 film camera?
I got hold of an old Canon AV-1 film camera I want to learn how to use. But looking for a battery for it, a 4LR44, is quite hard. It must probably be because people are using dSLRs with rechargeable ...
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What battery do I need for a 35mm film Canon Rebel?
I have a Canon EOS Rebel 35mm film camera for my photography class and I need a battery, it didn't come with one. What battery do I need to buy?
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Can a cheap DX battery damage my camera?
I would like to purchase a spare battery for my new Canon EOS 550D\Rebel T2i for a trip abroad.
I've found this battery on DealExtreme. It costs 6.90$ (with shippment), a small fraction from the ...
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Will a Canon dSLR retain settings if the battery is removed for an extended period of time?
If I remove the rechargeable BP battery from my Canon EOS 50D for an extended period of time, will the internal lithium battery preserve all of my settings (including custom functions, date/time, ...
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Canon AV-1 battery information
Does anyone know if the Canon AV-1 works without a battery, by works I mean the shutter release, I know the metering system wouldn't work without it.
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What are the problems with using generic LP-E6 batteries with a 5D/7D (if any)?
I've got a 7D with the LP-E6 battery that came with it, but would like to get some spares (along with a battery grip)
With my previous camera (450D) I used generic batteries (and generic grip) and ...
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Does a camera tethered draw power over USB?
I plan to use my Canon 50D in a studio, tethered to a PC.
It would be great if it drew the power it needed from the USB bus rather than from the battery, so I wouldn't need to worry about changing ...
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More powerful battery for on camera flash on Canon 5dMkII
I don't shoot weddings or enough events a year to warrant forking out the money for a full Quantum flash/battery yet.
I am trying to decide if I should either go ahead and get the Quantum battery ...
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Are batteries for the Canon XXXD Rebel series interchangeable?
A friend from online recently found out he has an extra batter for an 400D XTi that he can no longer use(he sold the camera). I have a 450D XSi and I was wondering if I could use this battery. I don't ...
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Recommendations for off-brand battery grips for DSLRs
The Nikon- and Canon-branded battery grips are insanely expensive. What alternatives are out there, and where is the best place to buy them?
