battery life for 5d mk2 video at DVinfo.net

Don Pham · February 24th, 2009, 12:46 PM

how long does the battery last for video shooting?

Canon LP-E6

TIA

Matt Trubac · February 24th, 2009, 12:57 PM

I have read only about 1 hour of shooting time. I haven't had the opportunity to run mine all the way out yet, but I haven't had much time to experiment. Haven't seen a reasonable price online for extra canon batteries, where they are actually in stock.

I have a 24-70mm f/2.8 L and a 32GB CF card being delivered on Thursday, so I should get more testing in after that.

Chris Barcellos · February 24th, 2009, 01:58 PM

My camera is being delivered this week, and I also ordered an AC Power adapter. Right now it looks like batteries are being sold for as much as the adapter, by some, so I just decided to go that way, until they are in supply again.

Canon | ACK-E6 AC Adapter Kit | 3351B002 | B&H Photo Video

I am going all manual lenses, so it will be interesting to see if my battery life is more...

Matt Trubac · February 24th, 2009, 03:09 PM

I am strongly considering some manual nikon lenses. Which lenses / adapter are you using? I have read that although expensive the novoflex adapter that B&H and others sell is worth the money.

Chris Barcellos · February 24th, 2009, 03:13 PM

based on another discussion on threads here, I bought 5 kawas-something, advertized on ebay. They will remain permanently mounted. They have not arrived yet. In rumaging through my old camera bags, I also came across four Pentax K mount lenses.... I ordered 2 adapter for that too.

I may have to do some filing and snipping to avoid mirror interference, but we will see. Camera here on Thursday.

Art Varga · February 24th, 2009, 03:55 PM

It depends on how you're shooting. I've gone a few hours with a single battery ( in the cold) but that was turning camera off in between shots.

Art

Dylan Couper · February 24th, 2009, 05:06 PM

WHich battery does the 5D mkII use?

Erik Andersen · February 24th, 2009, 05:59 PM

The 5d uses the LP-E6 battery and the BG-E6 battery grip.

Vistek sells the battery for $120

Mostly Digital seems to have the best Canadian price on the grip:

Mostly Digital : Canon Battery Grip BG-E6 for 5D Mark II

Chris Barcellos · February 24th, 2009, 06:18 PM

SRP on the Battery is $79.99 as I understood.... so these guys are selling at premium. Like I said, you could get the AC adpapter for that price, and it will be something you will be glad to have..

Yang Wen · February 25th, 2009, 12:21 AM

Don, here is the word directly from canon..

Canon Digital Learning Center - EOS 5D Mark II: Battery Management with the New LP-E6 Battery

Daniel Browning · February 25th, 2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Pham

how long does the battery last for video shooting?

I got a DC-DC converter from Hutech so I can plug it into an auto or marine battery. How long it lasts depends on how much weight you can carry. :)

I will use it for timelapse shooting. For more normal stuff I use the Canon AC adapter. I'm waiting for our Chinese friends to crack the battery chip so I can get 4 or 6 $15 batteries without losing digital readout.

Don Pham · February 25th, 2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yang Wen

Don, here is the word directly from canon..

Canon Digital Learning Center - EOS 5D Mark II: Battery Management with the New LP-E6 Battery

that was very helpfull.

thanks

Sang Kim · February 25th, 2009, 04:32 PM

i've shot about 40 minutes of footage. the battery still had plenty left.
the camera gets pretty warm though.

February 24th, 2009, 12:46 PM	#1
Don Pham Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 114	battery life for 5d mk2 video how long does the battery last for video shooting? Canon LP-E6 TIA __________________ Don Pham www.dpslider.com www.t1pblog.com www.infocusvideoevent.com

February 24th, 2009, 12:57 PM	#2
Matt Trubac Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 286	I have read only about 1 hour of shooting time. I haven't had the opportunity to run mine all the way out yet, but I haven't had much time to experiment. Haven't seen a reasonable price online for extra canon batteries, where they are actually in stock. I have a 24-70mm f/2.8 L and a 32GB CF card being delivered on Thursday, so I should get more testing in after that. __________________ Matt Trubac

February 24th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	My camera is being delivered this week, and I also ordered an AC Power adapter. Right now it looks like batteries are being sold for as much as the adapter, by some, so I just decided to go that way, until they are in supply again. Canon \| ACK-E6 AC Adapter Kit \| 3351B002 \| B&H Photo Video I am going all manual lenses, so it will be interesting to see if my battery life is more... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

February 24th, 2009, 03:09 PM	#4
Matt Trubac Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 286	manual lenses I am strongly considering some manual nikon lenses. Which lenses / adapter are you using? I have read that although expensive the novoflex adapter that B&H and others sell is worth the money. __________________ Matt Trubac

February 24th, 2009, 03:13 PM	#5
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	based on another discussion on threads here, I bought 5 kawas-something, advertized on ebay. They will remain permanently mounted. They have not arrived yet. In rumaging through my old camera bags, I also came across four Pentax K mount lenses.... I ordered 2 adapter for that too. I may have to do some filing and snipping to avoid mirror interference, but we will see. Camera here on Thursday. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

February 24th, 2009, 03:55 PM	#6
Art Varga Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 552	It depends on how you're shooting. I've gone a few hours with a single battery ( in the cold) but that was turning camera off in between shots. Art

February 24th, 2009, 05:06 PM	#7
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	WHich battery does the 5D mkII use? __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

February 24th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#8
Erik Andersen Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 218	The 5d uses the LP-E6 battery and the BG-E6 battery grip. Vistek sells the battery for $120 Mostly Digital seems to have the best Canadian price on the grip: Mostly Digital : Canon Battery Grip BG-E6 for 5D Mark II

February 24th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#9
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	SRP on the Battery is $79.99 as I understood.... so these guys are selling at premium. Like I said, you could get the AC adpapter for that price, and it will be something you will be glad to have.. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

February 25th, 2009, 12:21 AM	#10
Yang Wen Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 991	Don, here is the word directly from canon.. Canon Digital Learning Center - EOS 5D Mark II: Battery Management with the New LP-E6 Battery

February 25th, 2009, 04:32 PM	#13
Sang Kim Tourist Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wayland, MA Posts: 4	i've shot about 40 minutes of footage. the battery still had plenty left. the camera gets pretty warm though.

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