Operation of Battery Packs and Power Accessories

○: Fully functional △: Partially functional ×: Not compatible

  • With one power source in the battery grip, or without a battery grip

    Without a Battery Grip Battery Grip BG-R20 Battery Grip BG-R20EP Battery Grip BG-R10
    Battery Pack LP-E6P ○ ○ △*1 △*2*4*5
    Battery Pack LP-E6NH/LP-E6N △*2*4*5 △*2*4*5 △*1*2*4*5 △*2*4*5
    Battery Pack LP-E6 × × × ×
    DC Coupler DR-E6P ○ ○ △*1 △*2*4

  • With two power sources in the battery grip

    Power Source 1 Power Source 2 Battery Grip BG-R20 Battery Grip BG-R20EP Battery Grip BG-R10
    Battery Pack LP-E6P Battery Pack LP-E6P ○ △*1 △*2*4*5*6
    Battery Pack LP-E6NH/LP-E6N △*2*3*4*5*6 △*1*2*3*4*5*6 △*2*4*5*6
    Battery Pack LP-E6 × × ×
    Battery Pack LP-E6NH/LP-E6N Battery Pack LP-E6NH/LP-E6N △*2*4*5*6 △*1*2*4*5*6 △*2*4*5*6
    Battery Pack LP-E6 × × ×
    DC Coupler DR-E6P — ○ △*1 △*2*4

1: Ethernet connectivity on Battery Grip BG-R20EP not available.

2: Wi-Fi connectivity not available.

3: If Battery Pack LP-E6P and Battery Pack LP-E6NH/LP-E6N are installed in combination, the number of shots available and the available operating time may decrease, compared to when only one LP-E6P is installed.

4: Continuous shooting is slower with one or more Battery Pack LP-E6NH or LP-E6N, or with Battery Grip BG-R10 (using any battery).

5: Remaining battery capacity cannot be fully used with one or more Battery Pack LP-E6NH or LP-E6N, or with Battery Grip BG-R10 (using any battery).

6: If even one battery with no or low remaining capacity is installed, you may not be able to shoot (no battery remaining capacity).

Caution

  • DC Coupler DR-E6, Cooling Fan CF-R20EP, and Wireless File Transmitter WFT-R10 cannot be used.

Note

  • When a battery pack or grip with limited functionality is attached, a message about restricted operation is displayed on startup and when unavailable functions are selected.
  • For optimal camera performance, use Battery Pack LP-E6P and Battery Grip BG-R20.