New to DSLRs, waiting for my Canon Rebel T3i to be delivered. Wondering if this battery can be charged in my car in case I'm on a road trip?
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You would need a car charger similar to http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-Charger-Canon/dp/B004VTAVLE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393704177&sr=8-1&keywords=car+charger+for+canon+lp-e8+battery. I cannot speak to the batteries included in this package, I am just sending it as a reference. I have the T3i and have 2 Canon batteries like the one about which you are inquiring but only have the house charger. It would be the charger, not the battery which would be compatible with a car. Hope this helps.
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You would need a car charger similar to Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for Canon LP-E8 and Canon EOS 550D, EOS 600D, EOS 700D, EOS Rebel T2i, EOS Rebel T3i, EOS Rebel T4i, EOS Rebel T5i I cannot speak to the batteries included in this package, I am just sending it as a reference. I have the T3i and have 2 Canon batteries like the one about which you are inquiring but only have the house charger. It would be the charger, not the battery which would be compatible with a car. Hope this helps.
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Yes, you put it in the battery charger that came with your camera (or bought separately). It's a rechargeable battery and needs to be charged before using it. Hope that helps!
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I bought this battery and a charger to go with it. The battery does work in the camera, however, I have never tried to charge it with anything but the charger that came with it so it.
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Yes, the battery is rechargable, though only in the camera (which is a pain if you are shooting a lot of images). There are aftermarket chargers and batteries so you need not be limited.
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As long as I Know, T2i and T3i uses the same type of battery, so yes, it can be charged with any compatible camera charger listed.
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It is not reconmended cause the cycle of charging must be completed before use. It good idea keep a extra battery in your camera bag...
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If additional batteries are available for purchase, I would take charged up spares. Having said that, I really don't know if spares are available given that the battery is charged within the camera. Good luck and have a fabulous trip! G&P;
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Yes it will charge, but it is smaller so it sits in a small ledge. I have had trouble getting any other batteries to work in the camera.
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I agree with the previous answers - That battery works very well in my Rebel XSi. I have one of the original Canon LP-E5 and two of these by STK. Completely interchangeable and indeed they do seem to hold a charge better with that 2000mAh capacity. Good Luck.
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The charge is comparable to the name brand battery. Charge life depends on how I an using rhe camera. In photography mode, the battery may consume more power due to the constant zoom and focusing. During the video recording mode, it seems to last longer. Overall, i would give the battery charge to last at least 1.5 hours. Recharging time is fast. I would buy this battery again for my camera bag as you can never have too many backup batteries!
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I don't know but I was in England for 10 days in Early July and was packed 4 days before I left with battery packed & charged. It was my reserve battery and I never used it. I returned in July and was signaled some time in mid Aug that the battery in the camera was low.We were looking at the abundance of pictures I took in England. I then put in the reserve battery and charged the deficient one. Looks like it stayed charged and in reserve for at least 2 months. Hope this helps. But I didn't know and I took my charger along even though I never unpacked it. Good luck and peace of mind Betty
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You may charge it's battery from an external power bank easily. It takes the same power as a cell phone. But it seems I didn't use it like a camera during that charging time. You may try it - if the camera works being connected to any USB charger it will work with an external battery. Good luck!
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Yep! The Canon charger that comes with your camera will work perfectly! No worries there! :)
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You have to charge it outside the camera. It's a very good idea to have a spare battery, as your battery will inevitably run down at the worst possible moment. Be aware that Canon will not honor the warranty if a non-Canon battery causes a problem. That didn't stop me from buying a cheaper, third-party battery as a back-up, though, as the cost difference was substantial.
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No. You charge the battery inside the camera, which sucks, but it seems that's how most the manufactures are doing it. I always buy a spare battery and charger for my cameras. You can get these at Amazon for under $30 and they work great.
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The battery has at least a 6 hour charge - I verified this in really cold outdoor conditions this Winter on the river and it lasted all day. To charge outside the camera, you would have to buy the accessories kit (also sold on Amazon) - the kit contains an extra battery and a car charger. There is no option to charge a battery outside the camera for later / standby use.
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Yes you can buy an extra battery but they are expensive to buy from Canon. I recommend a Kapaxen BP-727 Ultra High Capacity battery. It's a smart battery that shows it's charge just like the Canon battery. Check it out on Google. I also bought the Kapaxen battery pack charger so I can charge my battery while out of the camera. It came with a mobile battery charger also to use in your vehicle.