I ordered this grip today and was wondering do you have to put the same kind of batteries in like are in my camera? i have 5 different batteries for my cannon 40d ; will that matter if two are different? i also use recharge cell for my flash and i usally use enegizers for recharge.? I ordered this grip today and was wondering do you have to put the same kind of batteries in like are in my camera? i have 5 different batteries for my cannon 40d ; will that matter if two are... » Read More I ordered this grip today and was wondering do you have to put the same kind of batteries in like are in my camera? i have 5 different batteries for my cannon 40d ; will that matter if two are different? i also use recharge cell for my flash and i usally use enegizers for recharge.? « Show Less
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I have had this on my 50D for ages and it work just the same with Canon batteries, generic batteries or a combination of both and really extends the shooting time. It came with a device for holding AA batteries but I have never used it so can't say how well it works.
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Yes, you have to use 2 standard batteries that came with the camera. Or you can use 8 AA batteries with the adapter that comes with the grip.
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Hi Jeffrey,If you !mean you have several different brands of batteries then that won't make a difference. I use both Canon and 3rd party batteries in this grip with no problem.As for other batteries, I don't think you can use them. At least the one i got didn't come with an AA adapter. I hope this helps.
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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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As long as the batteries you have are for a 40D they will work in the grip. And yes ypu can use two different manufacturer type at the same time. Enegizer is a great battery as well.
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After about 6 months, I started getting the error message. I purchased a NEEWER Pro Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 EN-EL14 DSLR Camera from Amazon. Now, all I have to do is put the Nikon battery in first, and I don't get the error message. I have yet to completely run down both batteries in one session. Even with over 650 RAW images shot at an air show, there was plenty of battery left. As far as fitting the charger, it has to or it wouldn't fit the camera.
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The batteries are a even match with the stock battery. The only problem is only after 3 months of use one of the batteries quit charging. I have yet try to get a replacement battery. There isn't any sourse of contact to get this replace. So, I suggest try another company battery and there are a few out ther you can try. I can't say get this one, once purchase you are on your own. I was on a photo shoot about a weeks time over 3,000 shots. One of them fail still good odds thou. But for the price I hope this works for you...
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This battery works fine in my 60D without a grip attached. I trade back and forth with a cannon factory battery and can see no difference.
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YES! I returned my first one because Canon said this was not normal - but now I'm having problems with the second. Are they lying? Also, does anyone think it's the actual connection of the batteries in the compartment? Should I return this or just accept this is how the product works? I'm so frustrated!
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The grip comes with a AA battery adaptor you can use in a pinch...I have never tried it as I have several batteries...it is a must have if you take any pictures in the vertical position
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No. I've used battery grips with 300D, 10D, 40D and now 60D Canons. All were unique and not interchangeable with each other.
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when I ordered mind. I got 2 batterys with it. it may depend where you bye your vertical grip from. but you do want 2 batterys. your going to love this thing. it makes the whole camera feel very pro-like. very good balance. worth the money. very well build. good luck shooting out there. ak
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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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Not the question I asked! When I go into Battery Check on the camera shutter count is different for each battery. I'd like to know if this is normal, I would have expected that each battery would show the same number of shutter actuations. I am not asking about max number of actuations for the batteries
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I purchased four of these batteries about two months ago. I am currently using 1.1.3 but was previously using 1.1.2. I primarily use them in a genuine Canon battery grip. In all cases the camera sees them as a standard LP-E6 and I haven't had any issues with them. However, it is my understanding that newer Canon chargers may not charge them or not charge them correctly.
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You should not need anything besides the grip for it to function properly. You will probably want to purchase another battery. It also takes 8 AA batteries if you want to go that route. But it should work like intended right out of the box.
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It is new but a Chinese clone. Works same as Nikon grips I do own but lots cheaper, but it does have one small problem. If you use other than Nikon brand batteries The camera will think the battery is dead. This can be worked around by putting the Nikon battery in the grip and the "other" brand in the camera. I have no idea why this does this but I understand it is a common problem. Other than that, works the same as my Nikon grips. One other thing is the Nikon grips have a lot of metal in them therefore stronger and cost more. I would buy another if I needed to replace it because it broke. It is new but a Chinese clone. Works same as Nikon grips I do own but lots cheaper, but it does have one small problem. If you use other than Nikon brand batteries The camera will think the battery is dead. This can be worked around by putting the Nikon battery in the grip and the "other" brand in the camera. I have no idea why this does this but I understand it is a common problem. Other than that, works the same as my Nikon grips. One other thing is the Nikon grips have a lot of metal in them therefore stronger and cost more. I would buy another if I needed to replace it because... » Read More It is new but a Chinese clone. Works same as Nikon grips I do own but lots cheaper, but it does have one small problem. If you use other than Nikon brand batteries The camera will think the battery is dead. This can be worked around by putting the Nikon battery in the grip and the "other" brand in the camera. I have no idea why this does this but I understand it is a common problem. Other than that, works the same as my Nikon grips. One other thing is the Nikon grips have a lot of metal in them therefore stronger and cost more. I would buy another if I needed to replace it because it broke. « Show Less
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I have used mine a couple of times with no issues. I know the generic batteries seemed to run down more quickly when stored in the grip. I just checked it again and saw that the grip also has an ON/OFF slide switch that much be turned on. It's below the camera LCD screen. Hope this helps!
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I have grips for both my cameras (a Canon 5D Mk III and a Canon 69D). My workhorse camera (the 5D) has the grip on all the time. No use the wear and tear of taking it off and putting it on all the time), while 60D is my travel camera and back up for the 5D. Since you have to take off the battery door to mount the grip, and ten replace the door when you remove the grip (for travel), I seldom use the grip on the 60D. It depends on how often you are going to need the extra battery. I hope this helps. D. Phares, Chandler, AZ.
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With this grip, you can only put one battery in, plus the one in the camera chamber. In total you will have 2 batteries in your camera.
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Mine has worked perfectly as well since I bought it - no issues or problems at all. Not sure exactly what you mean by 'replacement pack' of batteries - I have only used the Nikon brand batteries in this grip, and like Chad K. posted - stay with the name brand for batteries. You won't be disappointed.