Canon EOS R series Battery Limitations
Aug 17, 2021 20:41:50 #
Just back from a two-week trip to Iceland which is a photographer's paradise. Was limited to the number of photos I dared take due to low battery capacity. If not careful my batteries died in the mid-afternoon. I use a generic battery grip with two Canon batteries. I shoot on manual or semi-manual raw mode. I ended up missing a lot of shots.
In addition, the camera did not recognize my battery grip and shut me down multiple times to protect itself from damage due to non-Canon electrons infiltrating it.
I am very frustrated with Canon and ready to trade in my gear for that of a company that respects the needs of a serious photographer.
In addition, the camera did not recognize my battery grip and shut me down multiple times to protect itself from damage due to non-Canon electrons infiltrating it.
I am very frustrated with Canon and ready to trade in my gear for that of a company that respects the needs of a serious photographer.
Aug 17, 2021 20:50:24 #
Aug 17, 2021 20:56:05 #
Any possibility there may be some user related problems? Canon didn't become the world's number one camera manufacturer by marketing bad cameras and or batteries. Although I don't own an EOS R, I do own over a dozen Canon cameras and I've never had any battery issues. I always carry fully charged spare batteries. They're not that large or heavy. BTW, what are Canon electrons?
Aug 17, 2021 21:21:58 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
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... BTW, what are Canon electrons?
... BTW, what are Canon electrons?
A play on words with the "non-Canon" grip not letting them through to the camera.
The batteries were Canon.
Aug 17, 2021 22:09:30 #
That's the problem with mirrorless cameras...their not very battery friendly, new technology isn't always the best technology. They've had had that problem since day one and haven't gotten much better at it.
Aug 18, 2021 04:20:20 #
This is my 5th Canon camera also. I have always loved their products. The batteries aren't "bad" they are just small. My point is that the company is focusing on minimizing weight at the cost of battery life. I believe this is for bragging rights for a lightweight camera. Considering the weight of most of the lenses available for the camera, minimizing battery weight seems to be a poor engineering decision.
Aug 18, 2021 06:06:23 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
papamuski wrote:
Just back from a two-week trip to Iceland which is... (show quote)
1. It is always easier to blame someone else for our own mistakes. Don't blame Canon, if your are a serious photographer, blame yourself for getting a generic battery grip and taking it on a once in a life time trip without thoroughly testing it before taking it.
2. Canon has a documented problem with short lived batteries in the R system. You should have known this, I am sure Canon will address this.
3. I never take any new camera on a once in a life time trip.
I just got back from Iceland, I took my old trusty D850 with two lenses. Below are some of my images. It was a wonderful trip that we hope to take again. I am truly sorry for your experience, but do not blame Canon.
Aug 18, 2021 06:55:04 #
DaveJ
Loc: NE Missouri
Which R body? Have you used it without the non-Canon grip. Have you set your camera up to conserve battery life? For instance, shorter time out of screens between shots, leaving back screen closed when possible ect? How many shots did you get with two batteries in grip? How much reviewing shots you have taken did you do? I have used an R5 for about a year, and my battery life has been shorter than my previous bodies, but not terrible. Only issue is if using 4K video, it does use a lot more battery. Did you video any?
Aug 18, 2021 07:00:00 #
papamuski wrote:
Just back from a two-week trip to Iceland which is... (show quote)
It's a Chinese knock off battery grip and you had problems with it? OH MY Shame on Canon.
Aug 18, 2021 07:30:19 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
foathog wrote:
It's a Chinese knock off battery grip and you had problems with it? OH MY Shame on Canon.
Yup, non-Canon accessories of any type are not the faulty of Canon. Learn from that!
Aug 18, 2021 08:24:56 #
I question going on a trip with not enough batteries. I just bought a Sony RX10IV and bought two extra batteries for it. If I was going on an adventure trip as you did I might buy 3 more depending on charging availability of the batteries.
I am not sure how you can blame Canon.
Dennis
I am not sure how you can blame Canon.
Dennis
Aug 18, 2021 08:27:30 #
I have yet to find a non Canon battery grip for the R5 and R6 You never mention which Canon camera you have so I cannot give you any credence to your story, I know for a fact using the R5 and R6 the batteries will last me all day in a temperate climate. I do not shoot videos. Are your doing video?
So many unanswered questions
So many unanswered questions
Aug 18, 2021 08:37:52 #
billnikon wrote:
1. It is always easier to blame someone else for o... (show quote)
Wow.
I've had a Vello grip for my Canon for MANY years, never ANY problems.
I'd do it again.
I have no malignity towards buying a camera a few weeks prior to going on vacation.
I actually did it once.
Grant you I probably would not intentionally get one a day or three prior though.
Aug 18, 2021 08:52:03 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
Remember that Manual Mode keeps the camera working a long time, setting up, each shot.
Aug 18, 2021 09:03:09 #
papamuski wrote:
Just back from a two-week trip to Iceland which is... (show quote)
And you didn't know the problems before you go?
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