HankR Loc: So. East Florida

I need Canon replacement batteries LP-E6N 7.2V / 1856mAh Li-ion. Has anyone had success with Non- Canon replacements? Thanx for your help.

Dave327 Loc: Duluth, GA. USA

Yes, but now I only use genuine canon batteries in my 3 bodies. They hold a charge longer than 3rd party which I relegated to backup. Check Amazon, the cost is very reasonable.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

I use Wasabi Power batteries, I just ordered two of their latest and highest capacity for my new R7.

I now have 5 Canon bodies that all use the LP-E6 family of batteries (they are interchangeable-the difference is that the older models don't hold as much of a charge). Three of them have grips so it takes 8 batteries to load all five at once. Counting the two new ones I own a total of 20. 10 Canon (4=LP-E6, 5=LP-E6N, 1=LP-E6NH mixed), and the other 10 are Wasabi. The current batteries and chargers are compatible with Canon batteries and chargers. Some of the early Wasabi batteries could only be used with Wasabi chargers and you could not charge Canon batteries in the early Wasabi chargers.

I get excellent results from the Wasabi, which cost a lot less than the Canon. In fact, a four-pack of Wasabi with a dual charger to replace LP-E6N is $49.99 vs $79.99 for one LP-E6NH (the latest version and holds a longer charge) from Canon.

https://www.wasabipower.com/collections/canon-lp-e6

As to how long they hold a charge or which takes more pictures per charge - I don't pay attention because different body/lens combo, different types of shooting, use of internal flash, etc., etc. use power at different rates. Whichever body I am using with grip or without I just drop enough batteries to reload 2x in my pockets or bag along with one or two memory cards or sets of cards (3 of my cameras hold two cards). And off I go. On occasion, I just dump all of my batteries and cards in my camera bag in case it proves to be a great day for lots of shots or I am going to be far from the house.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

I have Canon LP-E6NH batteries for my R5. I also have, and use, Canon LP-E6N as well Watson LP-E6 and Power2000 LP-E6 batteries that are considerably older then the LP-E6NH's. All work just fine and are completely compatable with charger and camera, just as they were with my previous Canons. The only battery problem I have ever had was with a brand new Canon LP-E6 that came with a 6D I bought years ago. Totally dead right out of the box and would not take a charge. B&H quickly replaced it.
My LP-E6 Power2000 actually is my oldest and has the highest capacity, 2200mAH vs 2130mAH for the LP-E6NH. Both perform comparably and all, including the Canons, are made in China. For all any of us know they might come out of the same factory! Canon's batteries are made by Panasonic and I don't doubt that Panasonic also makes batteries for some of the other brands.

KarenKaptures Loc: New Jersey

I purchased 2 Manfrotto LP-E6 batteries for my Canon 80D. I also use a Canon 90D. Very satisfied and they’re red!!

Michael1079 Loc: Indiana

Following this - tried to get replacements from Canon but they are unavailable...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Yes. I've used generics in a couple of Canon compacts and a camcorder. The camcorder doesn't read the time left on the battery, though. I was surprised that I can't find a larger capacity battery for the camcorder.

jimvanells Loc: Augusta, GA

You might want to check out used Canon batteries at KEH or other used equipment folks. I recently went to an R5 and while the batteries from my 5DIV fit, they wouldn't work. I sold 4 batteries to KEH and one was only a year old but even the oldest (4 yrs) held their charge. I make to AK rural areas so a few bucks for spare batteries is a no-brainer.

PhotosBySteve

Wasabi for the past 15 years. Outlasted my OEM Canon batteries

Roland wh

I use Baxxtar and Akku-King without any problems.

bigguytf

I agree with this philosophy, I have 4 good Canon batteries and use generics as a backup. I have STK, Wasabi and Pro Master backups, all are about the same.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Be a little careful about 3rd party batteries.

LP-E6/E6N/E6NH have electronics and firmware to work properly in your camera. Some 3rd party batteries have this.... Others do not.

I know the current Watson brand LP-E6NH are good and will work the same as Canon OEM batteries. I think some others like Jupio are fine, too. These batteries aren't much cheaper than the Canon OEM though... The Watson are $59 and the Jupio $77 each.... compared to $79 for the Canon OEM LP-E6NH.

Mostly beware of any 3rd party battery that comes with it's own charger. Sometimes those aren't 100% compatible with the camera. You will see limited info and be unable to "register" the battery in your camera. It also may not be possible or safe to charge these in your Canon charger. These are also often cheaper batteries... $30 or less each, sometimes sold in pairs with their own charger.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

A few years ago I read an article that stated there are only a few factories/companies in the world that make battery cores in any volume and all the various brands of batteries buy their cores from them and assemble batteries, and yes often one factory assembles batteries for several brands.
Now some battery cores have a better reputation than others and some countries' core makers have a better reputation overall. Japan seems to be at or near the top of the heap overall.
Wasabi used to put that they used all Japanese cores in their batteries in their ads. But if they still do or not I have always gotten good service from their batteries. I just did a random check, my latest Wasabi batteries say "Made in China". The company is Southern California based. Most of the camera company brand batteries seem to still be made in Japan. South Korea is also big in the battery business but mostly larger ones, like for electric cars.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Wasabi brand is So Cal based and now apparently Chinese made and they often ship chargers with sets of batteries. They claim compatibility with Canon batteries and chargers and that is how I use them. No problems. Well the drawer where I keep my camera batteries is getting crowded because of how many chargers I now have. My biggest problem now is finding enough free wall plugs(or free usb slots) if I want to charge a lot of batteries at once.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Brand Batteries are going to be scarce. Most people don’t realize that mirrorless cameras eat more juice than the original film cameras and now digitals. When I was picking up a few items, Canon batteries are hard to find. I picked up a Watson and it is holding a charge for a month of constant use. Just remember to remove the battery when the camera is not in use.