The Canon R5ii has a BIG problem (that no one's talking about)

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Are there any other problems I missed? As far as I can tell none of the early reviewers have caught this issue, so hopefully Canon responds to my email. If they do, I'll be sure to update you! CORRECTION: The chart at 8:03 should is 24p for the R6ii and 30p for the R5ii

[@huzaifazkansa]

Better use these extra battery on battery grip for bonus life of extra shooting. But if you use separate battery I believe for more options for saving battery life or battery grip I don't know in these things.

[@huzaifazkansa]

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[@huzaifazkansa]

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[@BTJ2643]

Do you want 2 battery's I ordered three but canceled my r5 marking pre-order and don't need them. Still in the original packaging

[@JakeSloan]

The new batteries are able to provide I higher amperage draw for a longer time which is why the r5c users are getting better run time and why the older batteries "lock out" modes. It is stupid that 24fps isn't available though. anything under 30fps should be an option on older batteries as well as the connection functionality to the mobile app

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I've messaged Canon about both of these issues, hoping I can get a more technical answer.

[@SteveSSBB]

@@AnthonyGugliotta I was told by a Canon rep (Ontario) in tech terms that are above my head that the reason these frame rates are not available is because on the original R5, they were not being captured with a stacked BSE sensor. Everyone screamed for stacked BSE, so it is a case of be careful what you wish for. BTW, I've seen your other replies about not being able to get batteries in Canada. You are probably looking at the usual big retail stores. I've had no problem sourcing them locally at smaller stores - in Canada.

[@loboptlu]

Great so the useless feature (higher video on smartphone screens🤡) that creates most of the parasitic noise in stills also blocks older batteries . Btw if you take video all the time get a camcorder.

[@armandsaav]

I skipped out on buying the r5 and just used it through different companies I’ve worked for. Now that the R5ii is out I finally purchased it so the new batteries is not an issue for me. I also was able to purchase two extra batteries and the fan grip from my local camera store.

[@wolverinwolverin492]

Hello, everyone. Complementing Anthony's excellent info. I am writing from Italy and I am a Wedding Photographer. I have purchased the new Canon R5MarkII and also in Italy the New Batteries are not available. I report for Photographers. I tested in a wedding the new Canon. Nothing to report outstanding for Af quality and Image quality. Problem encountered? Inserting the old batteries I was using in the R5 MKI everything works correctly, I repeat on the photographic side, the problem is that each LPE6NH battery does not last more than about 80 shots! Result: after about 10 consumed batteries I had to make up for it on the old R5 MKI...because by then I was almost out of batteries. Canon's behaviour is embarrassing, these are working tools used by those who make photography or video shooting their job and source of income. How is it possible to work in these conditions? ..my luck that I have a second camera body...but who can't afford it? Canon 👎

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I tried capturing an airshow on my R5II with the old batteries. I definitely got more than 80 photos, but the new battery performance was significantly better. This all could be solved if they simply made more batteries available.

[@rafaelcavalli5837]

Let's talk about the price of the batteries in Italy, 109€. How can we buy more batteries at that price with a bag full of batteries paid 70€ that will be useless with the R5II. Crazy stuff.

[@StefanoCatalani-rl6mg]

80 shots it's way less than the minimum specs. Either the camera needs to be checked by your local PSC, or the batteries are at the end of their lifecycle, or you're doing something wrong.

[@anphiibian5013]

Thanks man, its good to hear people being real abt this issues, specialy content creators like you

[@vignesk6669]

i have the same problem, there is no Lp-E6P stock. the older batteries limit some of the functions even network functions are restricted. Not sure why they restrict net functions? So, you're stuck with one LP-E6P and when you use your older batteries you have limited functions. This is really a silly release strategy by Canon. Somehow, Canon always cripples their camera and this time it's battery related which a critical part. It kind of makes the camera useless... because of the battery limitation. I think they can allow some more functions to work especially with LP-E6NH.

[@RogerZoul]

Dude, there are lots of smaller camera shops that have batteries in stock. I just ordered two extra ones from Nelson Photo Video in San Diego (I live in SC and my batteries shipped today). You can order them right now as they are in stock! So you didn't really need to make this video. :)

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

They don't ship to Canada (Where I am) Canon region-locks sales of specific items so that US and Canadian retailers don't undercut each other.

[@dondavid2336]

Got mine at local shops too

[@jonclark8271]

More to the point out why lock 24 frames on old batteries and out put images. Clearly that’s unnecessary

[@hanZoul8]

yo the last half of your name!! I've never seen it on anyone else before

[@hanZoul8]

even the Zs capped haha

[@IANNEZEK]

That Sucks with the batteries - I guess I'll stick to the R5 for now

[@germanshepherdmom5411]

I’m really considering returning the R5ii and rebuying the r5…the quality of the photos aren’t as nice as the ones I got from my r5.

[@hazard3020]

dont forget the added noise with the new device. might be worth staying where you are.

[@avx111]

While I agree with Canon's decision to upgrade to better batteries to make more powerful cameras, these are not a big enough improvement to justify all the annoyances of switching. There has to be a better solution. I wouldn't mind sacrificing the small form factor tbh.

[@TigaWould]

This is step 1 for them improving it. It’s more than likely going to be chipset performances that optimize the battery performance overall. I wouldn’t doubt that in the next series of batteries and cameras, they will communicate more effectively and efficiently to power down the camera or features that aren’t being utilized to optimize the battery performance even further. It’s just a process that takes time for any manufacturer. But the truth about battery technology overall, is that the actual products used to make batteries hasn’t been improved in decades, so all companies are working with the materials that are available and attempting to optimize the existing technology using chips.

[@dbc97610]

I was able to shoot 3600+ photos over a 6 hour period on Saturday and still had a bar or two left on the battery that came with the Mark 2. The 3 extra new batteries that I got from Adorama were left untouched in my camera bag. On a similar shooting day with my R5 I would’ve been halfway into my 2nd battery by the end of the day. That may not be a fair comparison since those old batteries have been used and reused quite a bit, but this first time shooting an event with the Mark 2 definitely eased my concern about this camera being a battery hog.

[@ThePhotographerGuy]

I've been getting just over 2000 clicks with the old battery in the R5II and around 4000 with the new battery. When shooting photos non stop at weddings. Pretty crazy how different it is. I was lucky to get a couple of new ones right off the "bat"

[@ThiagoMazzeo]

OMG, that’s ridiculous you can’t shoot in other frame rates in other batteries! Hope they fix that soon 😅

[@stephangauthier911]

They wont fix it; they crippled it on purpose!

[@kuriouskhemist3395]

Great video Anthony. The improved battery is a consumable - Canon stands to make much more money from it, provided they make it a mandatory purchase 😉. It’s a sign of the times…

[@smartshot3727]

This video was incredibly helpful-thank you! I have a special request for a future topic: I'm having trouble tethering my Canon R5 Mark II to my Mac and PC via USB-C. I'm not sure if it's the memory cards, the USB-C cables, or the computers I'm using. I never experienced this issue with any other Canon camera. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@SeanNelsonPhoto]

Great review, the old battery issue and the inability to change the filenames to something more simple are two big issues i ran into that reviews failed to mention. i really hope a firmware update can fix both issues.

[@smurgy99]

I agree. They should have built the camera around the R3 body, and used the bigger and better batteries that camera have. But then they would probably have massacred R1 sales.

[@kmwong1786]

Can't you use a USB-C battery pack and have full access to all camera functions?

[@HollywoodConnection-jast]

i’ll have you know that I have the new latest Canon batteries and it’s still only allows me to record in 29 frames per second. I don’t understand it. It’s also telling me I can’t record anything above 29 frames a second with the attached hand grip, which has two canon batteries inside and they are the new kind.

[@BugBobsWildWorld]

I greatly enjoy my R5II. Sorry you have trouble getting the new batteries in Canada. Here in Southern California, they're available. In fact, my local shop (in L.A.) ordered ~100 and received them all, so I picked up spares when I picked up the body from them.

[@armandsaav]

To your point, I think it is somewhat frustrating that the R52 doesn’t film in the higher frame rate modes although the canon R5 can record up to 8K with the same battery so I am curious to see if in firmware update they will remedy some of these battery issues.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Fingers crossed. I would be happy with 4K 60fps.

[@StefanoCatalani-rl6mg]

you got wrong how the exhaust vent works. It's meant to only work with the fan grip, and the airflow goes the opposite direction.

[@IKwispyI]

I pre-ordered 7 spare batteries the moment I pre-ordered the new R5. I knew it would end up locking me out of specific functions. Canon kind of also touched on it in their announcement video. I have a few of the older batteries lying around. Luckily, I got the batteries shipped at the same time as the camera. Thanks BH.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I've been getting updates here in Canada that I may need to wait until October... Maybe it's time to fly to NYC to pick some up directly from BH?

[@IKwispyI]

Road Trip! Do it

[@marknongkhlaw1674]

Ok ok, how about plugging in the R5ii batteries into the R5 or R6ii. Will they burn 🔥 🤔

[@russellmm]

Strangely I had no issues getting the batteries. I pre-ordered one at Canon (about a week after it was announced) and one at Adorama. Both of them shipped out on Aug 20th.

[@EverydayRawPhotography]

Thankfully I was able to secure 5 additional batteries and they all arrived within a week (3 from Adorama, 2 from BH).

[@popcornparam]

🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋 Bro the old battery had it's limitations. Meaning if the battery is below 50% you would loose your continuous shooting feature (ie) the green H+ mode will no longer shoot in 12fps. If the new batteries solve that issue, I am all in. But if canon decides to raise the price of the battery, then it's going to be good. Already the lpe6nh is twice the price of the lpe6. Not supporting lpe6 batteries is a bad move. We all have atleast 2 of them from the 5d4 era.

[@TigaWould]

This is correct! Thank you for bringing this up!

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

The Ps currently cost the same as the NHs

[@JBlakePhoto]

I talked about it.... last week... love your videos!

[@ronnolten7904]

Hi anthony... for uploading raw I use lightroom on my phone and a cable, import the photo's directly in LR. I am not a professional, just shooting for hobby, so I don't know if you miss out an LR features.

[@minimalchannel06]

In terms of stabilization while walking and shooting videos, how much better is it compared to the R5, percentage-wise?

[@DalsPhotography]

Thank you from Uruguay! I didn't buy this camera, and I guess I won't for the time being, but you did such an extensive review that is very much appreciated!

[@DTUFINOPhotography]

What would be the benefits of running the new battery on Canon R5 MKI

[@Saini_666]

Hi can u tell me which camera and lens I should my budget is 1000 US$ amd I am new to camera industry and I am in high school can u suggest me please ❤

[@nkmichael]

Ordered 3 batteries from B&H in August received them the following week.

[@carpemomentumfoto]

Unfortunatelly since cameras are more and more digital it is easy for brands to do these kinds of electronic limits to stuff, to force "brand loyalty" and the purchase of newer gear to replace perfectly working gear. This annoys me to no end, along with the long limitation on Sigma and Viltrox from building RF lenses (yes, I am a Canon user too). This sort of behaviour by a brand is what makes me consider seriously changing brands, and as such, at least on me, is generating the opposite of their intended effect.

[@daviesmia]

I don't mean to think badly about Canon, but is there a chip in or a different pin on the setup on the new battery that tell the camera which one is inserted, planned obsolescence?

[@TigaWould]

That is correct in the new batteries there are chips to optimize the tech within the battery itself. There have been no improvements in battery technology in decades! The main difference is the chips inside the batteries and cameras as to how each manufacturer utilizes the battery tech.

[@ranjithkrishnan9148]

Canon R5 Mark II RAW files are not supported by the MacBook version?

[@ChrisRavage]

That wobble at 15mm is for sure better, but how in a camera like the r5ii it hasn’t been completely eliminated is beyond me

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I would still love an option to turn it off and use lens IS only, but at this point it's usable enough that I've stopped worrying about it 🙃

[@mbismbismb]

@@AnthonyGugliottaand the lens IS + Digital IS is more powerful than even sony's ibis + lens is combined lol

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

@@mbismbismb that's generally how I feel after using both

[@TigaWould]

Yeah I think that’s part of the full read out of the sensor. It’s strange to me how Canons DSLR’s don’t do that, but in certain modes for their mirrorless cameras they wobble.

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

I heard about this issue with the batteries from 1 other source. He mentioned the pre-warning message and the shooting limitations, but the no connectivity is new info to me. And this is a but of a banner for me who is considering the next gen R6iii or R7ii.

[@oldflyfisher]

About your rant and batteries: buy one of those little packs for sticking two batteries and storing...just need to buy a few of them and then label what batteries you have in each...ok cost 9 bucks each but as I age I use all sorts of these packing things...fun fun...say, I do have some of the older batteries if you need them.

[@harryvuemedia5106]

I think its going to be the same route for Nikon and Sony. I am a Sony user and I do think Sony should have developed a newer and stronger battery starting with the a9iii. The 7.2v Z-battery they have now is still great but it won't be able to keep up once 8K/60fps is implemented into their new cameras or when they hit 240 fps burst shooting. Its for sure needed because Mirrorless cameras are sucking the life out of battery faster than ever before with all the features they have. Hopefully a 10v & 3,500 mAh capacity battery in the future. I know the grip will be bigger buts its very needed more than every today. It's just like smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S that has a 1,500 mAh battery in 2010. Now 2024, Galaxy S24 has a 4,500 mAh battery. That's 3x times the size to keep up these smartphones to last one day.

[@hazard3020]

i DONT want 8k/60fps in my CAMERA. I dont even want Video at all. Lets suggest Canon BLOCK folks from using ALL Video features !!!! 🤷‍♂️🤣🤷‍♂️

[@hazard3020]

i DONT want 8k/60fps in my CAMERA. I dont even want Video at all. Lets suggest Canon BLOCK folks from using ALL Video features !!!! 🤷‍♂️🤣🤷‍♂️

[@harryvuemedia5106]

@@hazard3020 you dont want it but canon, nikon and sony has to put them in the cameras or get left behind.

[@JosephHawkins]

Also use an external battery PD into USBc port charging the internal battery

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I basically walked around a whole day like this. It was a bit annoying for photos.

[@smaruzzi]

Have your tried using a power bank with the old batteries? Is the Network menu still greyed-out?

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Canon R5ii Battery compatibility and USB-C power

[@moonchai152]

R5ii has lots of good thins and bad things. I heard turning OFF bluetooth and turning ON Airplane mode are to save the battery. I did not check the difference.

[@theodorereid4406]

If this is Canon's cripper hammer than this is amazing! There isn't really any other problems with this camera. You know they always have one.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I agree. These are such small issues that I'm sure will get fixed.

[@TigaWould]

But when enough batteries hit the market is it still a “cripple hammer”? You say this as if Sony didn’t limit 3rd party lens manufacturers from being able to completely utilize their FPS in the A1 or a9 series cameras. Or how Nikon doesn’t allow you to shoot above 20 FPS in raw format for the Z9 when it’s full capable of handling it. They all have some “cripple hammer” you just notice it or don’t because you either love the company or hate it and notice its flaws. When you have no emotional attachment to any of the systems you’ll recognize what those limitations are and rent the equipment you need to complete the job at hand. That’s what the pros do. 🙂 Edit: oh and don’t get me started on how Sony uses CF-Express type A cards. That really annoys me either way a 61 megapixel camera or a 50 megapixel camera that shoots 30FPS! Not to mention those cards are 2 and a half times the price of CF-Express type B cards and less than half the performance.

[@garyrobinette351]

Don't know why you are having a problem getting batteries because I didn't have any issue. I got the battery grip with two batteries on my original order and had no problem picking up a couple more.

[@lisabowker1]

If you’re in USA there appears no problem getting the batteries…I’m in Australia. I’ve had 3 on order since August 20. Was just told by one shop I ordered through that they have no idea when they’ll be in stock. So ridiculous and an absolute fail from Canon

[@VibrantJackal92]

Sounds like a fun time when the R6iii comes out 😅 Luckily I mainly do stills so hopefully I can find a way to make sure it's not a major issue. But the Canon Android app, eugh, not being able to send raw files is so annoying, and after all this time obviously never getting fixed, just didn't realise it could get worse 😒

[@FireImageFM1]

No matter how awesome that camera is I'm sticking to my 90D I don't have those problems with my 90d

[@rezkipermatasari56]

Hi can u recommend me best&budget camera videography for makeup content? Thank you

[@GoldenTeeTV]

I get the limitations on not using the new battery, but just like years past those limitations were performance based. These limitations seem sketchy. Especially the no network part. With that said what about a usb-c cable and battery pack? The usb cable to your android for picture transfer should work as well right? Man i love the full hdmi port and finally a blinking tally for battery low finally matches all my other cams.

[@jorqlip]

Um I’m kinda confused 😕 You have thousands of dollars of lens equipment and camera but buying new batteries is a deal breaker for you? You can’t wait for more batteries and use your old camera before the new batteries arrive?

[@mrsuperselenio5694]

So you are saying that it should become a norm to spent $500 to $1k on new batteries even though your already owned $700 woth of batteries are still in good working conditions but now you gotta throw those out and pay canon (again) to get back the same functionalities you had on your R5 with NH batteries?? IF you don't feel this is a scam, you are the reason companies keep getting away with robbing their customers. I bet you are an apple lover too

[@jorqlip]

@@mrsuperselenio5694 😃🤙

[@MicheletDiez]

I honestly can’t believe this is an issue. I mean, I would understand that you can’t use high frame rates o raws or stuff like that. But hindering you on the lower shooting specs is bonkers. I strongly hope that they can fix this via firmware.

[@SteveSSBB]

Everyone always assumes that everything can be fixed via firmware. People are not considering that previously these frame rates and functions were not being captured on the R5 1 with a stacked BSE sensor. What are 'lower specs'? Can you define this in engineering terms related to the camera? It is a completely different architecture with new power requirements. Compared to major components batteries are not high cost or high markup items. I don't think any reasonable conclusion sees Canon blocking frame rates to sell more batteries. THAT would be bonkers.

[@MicheletDiez]

@@SteveSSBB Simple, 24fps. Look how thr RP on launch could only have 30fps, and was added later on 24fps.

[@SteveSSBB]

@@MicheletDiez Right. And did the RP have a stacked BSE sensor? Again, completely different sensor, architecture, etc. Trying to prove what can be added via firmware in a new release by talking about a 5-year-old camera that has little in common with the R5II is falling quite hard into a logical fallacy. As of yet, we simply don't know.

[@MicheletDiez]

@@SteveSSBB ok, then tell me, why did it lock on 30fps on old batteries, instead of 24 fps? that's the whole point, whatever is needed to have the limitation of 30 fps, could have been 24fps.

[@SteveSSBB]

@@MicheletDiez I was told in terms over my head by a Canon rep that the issue with those frame rates vs the R5 is the stacked BSE sensor. You are assuming that there is some kind of intentional blocking going on because you think 30fps is a higher requirement than 24fps in terms of the overall technology and architecture which amounts to pure speculation. You don't know that. My point is that it is wildly improbable that Canon would intentionally block a very popular frame rate just to sell a few more batteries. Even if every R5 purchaser bought 5 new batteries it wouldn't register in Canon's bottom line. Canon is a corporation and exists for a bottom line aimed at appeasing investors - agreed. That doesn't automatically make them bad actors - or idiotic.

[@SamA-kl6pi]

New gear issues, we’ve learned to deal with these issues with laptops,phones, and cars. Just upgrade when you can.

[@JosephHawkins]

The new battery is operating at 8.4 v but can operate at lower function at 7.2v. The old battery is 7.2

[@KayCeePix]

Firmware update has fixed these issues 👍🏻

[@isotechimages.9130]

The Hotshoe cover is a matter of technique and being gentle and takes seconds and is far less annoying than the old one that would fall off and get lost every shoot. I have 5 of the old batteries from my R6ii and R7 but they do not last forever so are starting to need replacing anyway. More annoying than not having all the features with the old battery is l cannot even get a thousand images from them but that is ok because they have a new battery available. Yes we all want our already ordered spare batteries but hopefully we will see them soon. I skipped the original R5 as it lacked features which l expected would be in the mark ii and are so l have very few complaints in fact the features are technically a little better than l expected. We hated the micro HDMI port but it is gone now so we find something else to complain about but all brands will give us something to complain about, me l am happy for the next 4 years.😀

[@bluehollowarts]

The batteries and the menu settings reseting after constant resetting which is a firmware bug, made me return it.

[@dje7917]

Can we use the latest batteries in the R6 mk1?

[@btecww]

Between the Third Party lens issue and now the battery limitations, Canon is hard to trust. This seems like a money grab. It seems unnecessary. I have shot Canon for 10 years. Canon restrictions reduce the value proposition

[@OhhhhhhhBugger]

The biggest issue is the price. How could I justify buying this, when I can get the mki on Ebay NEW for like $2200?

[@KaRMaBhangra]

Amazon has it available for next day delivery.

[@aaronm5149]

The fact that Canon didn’t source these to be able to ship them with the new body is a marketing and PR nightmare for them in my opinion. New batteries is a common requirement. New batteries required for new features that aren’t actually available is a hot mess and reflects poorly on the brand.

[@TylerHalloran]

Went to Samy's camera to try and buy 2 extra batteries and they weren't about to sell me any at all cause I didn't buy the camera directly from them. They then relented and only sold me 1 battery. But they were being pretty strict about 1 battery limit.

[@SnakrGarage]

The battery limitations could be fixed in future firmware updates.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I hope so

[@ChrisWatkinsPortraits]

can i use the MARK 2 batter on the R5 mark1?

[@GusCanales]

is crazy with that price. instead of R5 mk2 i moved to Sony a7rV, and no more heat issues, battery life issues, photos out of focus, and weight to the half :) everyone should do the same :)

[@pepermint2539]

Do you think they will somehow address some of these problems or are people just stuck with getting the new P batteries? If so, even the dummy battery which A LOT of people use for shooting videos in their studios and so on have to be remade by other brands. This really sucks and I feel like Canon is shooting themselves in the foot here and people might start switching to brands like Sony. They clearly underestimated the importance of communicating the new battery drawbacks in R5 Mk.II

[@mrsuperselenio5694]

Things is, I heard that Canon will block 3rd party manufacturers from making P batteries just like they have a block on the RF lenses

[@benstone217]

Tell us how it goes

[@FireImageFM1]

That's exactly why I don't run to buy the new product first I wait till about 2 years before I get the new product cuz by that time they should have some more batteries

[@servo.images]

As great and as high tech this camera is in every way, I think I’ll be sticking with the OG: Canon EOS R, for a few more years to come. 😅 Though it has its own set of limitations, too, by the sound of it, it also has some advantages over these newer models-to some degree. (e.g. forward and backward compatibility with batteries, etc.)

[@notmax8453]

I feel like canon are going to get to a point where they release a flagship that doesn't even give you the option to remove the battery. they will probably just have a build in Lithium battery that you can only charge with some proprietary special canon usb-c charger 😂

[@ThomasTherianos]

Pray to God that won't happen that would be horrendous 😭

[@TigaWould]

And that’s why I’ve stopped calling them CANon and started calling them CANTon! Because I just Can’t with Canon. I’ve been shooting canon For 1,362,554 years, 18 months, 379 days, 25 hours, 62 minutes and 352 seconds and I’ve never been so applauded that they won’t acknowledge my first world issues. Between this and them blocking the full frame RF 3rd party lenses with auto focus, I’m so upset I’ll be finding a different brand. Yeah I could use an adapter, but I shouldn’t have too! The adapter works fine, but I need native RF full frame 3rd party lenses to go out and shoot pictures of my back porch and give it an artistic feel so people Will think I’m a photographer genius! Then I’ll talk about how I only shoot with natural light and carry my camera everywhere so people will talk to me. 😂

[@mattmastrandrea3965]

My guy, don't give them ideas!

[@TigaWould]

@@mattmastrandrea3965they won’t. They had to place a different set of chips in this battery to maximize the capabilities of the system. The last generation of batteries was an issue and the feedback was given to Canon from their pros. So they came out with a new battery (which right now is harder to produce) with a new chip that optimizes battery life and people are still complaining for some reason. To most, this seems like a small change, but it’s a major change! People who are using this battery in older mirrorless cameras are claiming a major boast almost doubling the battery life and capacity (like stated in the video). So it’s just going to take time to build up the inventory.

[@77dris]

I'd like to know if these new batteries when used in cams like the R6 II offer longer time for H+ burst modes, and maybe longer battery life overall (though it is already very good)

[@marckydasaint8730]

This is why we need Rudy back!

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

😆

[@joseacarrasm]

What about using USB Power Delivery?

[@jimmystewartuk]

So this is the caveat this time round with the Mark II? 🥲

[@davidshowman9296]

I ordered an extra battery when I placed my camera order about 30 minutes after ordering went live and received it ( Adorama ). Maybe place an order for just one would help.

[@donovanmortell8380]

If it only shoots in 30fps? How did you do the battery test at 24 fps ? I’m still confused? What codecs exactly can you not use ?

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Sorry, that should have read 24fps for the R6ii and 30fps for the R5ii

[@donovanmortell8380]

@@AnthonyGugliotta Irish camera stores have the battery’s not the camera in stock so won’t have this issue when my camera lands haha

[@republicafotografica]

What happens if you use a Dummy Battery to D-Tap / V Mount battery? Will this work?

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

So far I've tried USB-C Dummy battery and it does not work.

[@goldenstasgs]

Fnac Paris has no problem with new batteries for r5m2. Maybe it’s problem of your region.

[@fromdonwithlove]

Is power delivery able to supplement the LPE6NH’s and bring some of the features back?

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Running a bunch of tests today, will report back with in a Short.

[@AndyFeliciotti]

My batteries came from B&H a couple days after getting the R5 Mark II, annoying they are so delayed!

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I would have ordered from B&H but they region locked their batteries and will only ship within the US. Not sure why Canada is taking so long.

[@AndyFeliciotti]

@@AnthonyGugliotta Now that is strange, hoping they make a firmware update to at least allow 24 fps. It is odd they didn't expect this to be very popular. Hoping you get a new battery soon!

[@bugsd7]

As soon as they came out with this, I realized they’re becoming apple. It is understandable that they want to make money but for photographers getting such low paid gigs (yes there are ones who do $300 weddings) this is really expensive.. also there are next to none third party lenses for RF. So basically Apple

[@KrisLuckPhoto]

I got so much hate for mentioning I thought it was unacceptable 4k24 wasnt available with their old batteries.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Everyone I've mentioned this too agrees it's ridiculous. The hate is undeserved.

[@kevindiossi]

The new battery issue is unfortunate, and I’m sure that 24p will be unlocked at some point. That said, the batteries are NOT identical. You act like you read the voltage being the same on the back of the battery and that’s incorrect. The LP-E6NH is 7.2V and the LP-E6P is 8.4V. Written right on the back of the battery and a very substantial difference between them. There is over a 16% difference in potential energy and efficiency. The camera was clearly built from the ground up to exploit these benefits and operates above 7.2V for many shooting modes. The good news is that these batteries are compatible with the R6II, and R5. I haven’t tested in the R7 or original R6, but I believe there won’t be an issue. So the battery is designed to be backwards compatible. 24P being locked out is likely another Canon Japan omission and would not be the first time they left it off a camera upon initial release. Just be very loud and I’m sure they’ll somehow manage to make it work. LOL

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

No doubt the batteries are different, but when you read the text, the last line of my battery says 7.2V but the text is in Japanese. Reading it again, it also lists 8.4V but the text is also in Japanese. Perhaps this is the dual-operating voltage others have mentioned? I've read that discharge rate is another factor that's been improved, but it's mostly from people online guessing. The point is Canon isn't being very transparent, and as many people have pointed out; such a minor change has created quite the inconvenience. It would have been much more appreciated if the change was significant, instead of seeming like a halfway measure.

[@kpopfanphotos]

The new LPE6P batteries actually can't even be USB C charged in the R5 and R6. Bought a bunch of them and they can be charged on my R5C, but not on my R5. So this isn't even entirely true either.

[@brucebrain1595]

@@kpopfanphotos Thats strange. I can charge my LPE6P batteries in camera using a 25W PD charger from Anker (used that charger before on the R5 as well). No issues. Tried a different charger?

[@djack4125]

Love my R52!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ericvaughan11]

Amazon said they have two week wait. Free shipping

[@retoanca]

Hi Anthony, how are you? I have a similar problem with my R6 it's seems that some times it don't work with the old LP-E6, yes i know it's old but i have some of them from my 5dmk2 then some of the LP-E6N from the 5Dmk4 and now a few of the EL-E6NH

[@travelexplorer]

You should turn off ibis, i bet the image on the 15-35 will look better

[@Leivafilms]

That was the first question that I had, battery life

[@spyder000069]

Neither my R7 or R6mk2 power up with the new battery.

[@b2unoo7]

Let me show you my problems with R5mkii Latest: 67 (43h) Details: Lens communications abnormal (Lens reset drive failure) Causes: Lens, Connection. or Camera System failure Day : 923/2024 2:18:32 PM Lens:None Past1:67 (43h) Details: Lens communications abnormal (Lens reset drive failure) Causes:Lens, Connection, or Camera System failure Day : 9/19/2024 2:46:10 PM Lens:None Past2:200 (C8h) Details : Communication error between MPU and IC in battery Causes : Communication failure between Main PCB and IC in batery Day : 9/13/2024 8:50:05 PM Lens:None Past3:200 (C8h) Details : Communication error between MPU and IC in battery Causes : Communication failure between Main PCB and IC in battery Day : 9/13/2024 8:50:05 PM Lens: None Past4:200 (C8h) Details : Communication error between MPU and IC in battery Causes : Communication failure between Main PCB and IC in battery Day : 9/10/2024 11:43:48 AM Lens ; None le Past5 200 (C8h) Details Communication error between MPU and IC in battery Causes Communication failure between Main PCB and IC in battery mamimamumim O. So, I guess it has problems with new batteries and some of my old lens that are EF mount. I had problens with RF 70-200 2.8 amd few other lenses on my R6 and R6mkII so, batteries from other manufactorers and even sd cards.. so, its all far from perfect.

[@davidingalls4894]

i got batteries fromwoodland hilltelescope they still had some in stock

[@StianBerntsen]

A battery should not include or exclude features. Period. As a Sony shooter I´m now happy that my batteries are normal freaking batteries.

[@jkm4505]

What do you need the S1ii Series to be in order to switch?

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Lenses. It's all about lenses for me.

[@jkm4505]

@@AnthonyGugliotta Sigma has already lots of options, now granted we don't have a 28-70 f2.0 BUT we have an incredible 100mm Macro and some other nice L Alliance Lenses!

[@remusmoise8836]

Don´t worry, we heard about the battery issues a few weeks ago,you´re not the first one!

[@mlai2546]

It's how Canon forces you to purchase new batteries. No different than them blocking 3rd party lenses. 😅

[@aaronjonellhall1937]

Can you PD charge while using the camera?

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Pulling out a bunch of cables and usb banks to test it right now

[@howardtownsend2574]

Usb c works. I was able to record in 8k raw for 20 mins and my battery percentage didn't change

[@aaronjonellhall1937]

@@howardtownsend2574 that's what I was wondering. I do this on my R5C all the time. Battery in camera will be low but I use a Vmount or powerbank via PD. Was wondering if this is a good alternative solution to the R5II to still get access to other recording modes

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

@@aaronjonellhall1937 You need a new battery inserted. PD + New battery will extend your runtime with all new features PD + Old battery will extend your runtime with limitations PD + USB-C Dummy Battery: R5ii wouldn't turn on Posting a short later this afternoon to demo

[@The_WarL0rd_Way]

I was able to get an extra battery when I purchased mine R5 MK II. I also have the R7 and R6 MK II so I get what you are saying about mixed batteries. It is weird that the old batteries change the menu and lock out features. You would think it would just limit the time you have to do all that. Is the firmware programed to detect older batteries and lock out features? Maybe a money grab by Canon to make everyone buy new batteries? I smell fuckery!

[@iliaskapatos]

So I am lucky to own two of the new batteries. But you can also add a external powerbank and film the whole day with only one of the new batteries.

[@loweroctaves]

Yes keep complaining. KZbinrs are always so worried about speaking up cause they are to busy worrying about offending in hopes of working with Canon or getting free stuff. Canon is not anyone’s friend Canon is a Company that sells products and if something affects their sales you best believe they will do something about it. We the consumers need to take our power back by being patient and not purchasing everything every 5 minutes a new product comes out or at least until they perfect something better. I know that will never happen though.

[@sergioaguilar2908]

Jesus nice to know the R6 iii might have the same problem

[@VictorAldana]

My local shop has a ton. Want me to send you some?