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If you’re looking for a Canon LP-E6N battery, you’ll need to look for an LP-E6NH battery instead. Why is that?
The Canon LP-E6N has now been discontinued. It became unavailable on Canon’s UK website
in the spring of 2021 when it had been sold at a retail price of £89.99. The LP-E6N battery pack webpage now includes the following notice, “Unfortunately the Canon LP-E6N Battery Pack is no longer available…”.
As of the start of 2023, the Canon LP-E6 series of camera batteries includes three models, the LP-E6, LP-E6N, and LP-E6NH. However, only the LP-E6NH is available as new stock, although the earlier versions of the battery may be available either as new old stock or used stock.
- Battery Pack LP-E6NH
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
- Compatible with Canon LC-E6 and Canon LC-E6E battery chargers.
- Not compatible with in-camera charging using the EOS R camera, EOS Ra camera, or Battery Grip…
Last update on 2024-03-10 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
Are the Canon LP-E6, LP-E6N, and LP-E6NH Batteries the Same
The Canon LP-E6, LP-E6N, and LP-E6NH battery packs all look the same but are in fact the various developments of the LP-E6 camera battery used by various Canon EOS DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
In the same way that the LP-E6N replaced the older LP-E6 battery, the LP-E6NH has replaced the LP-E6N. However, the three Canon battery packs are all compatible, having the same form factor, and each being rated at 7.2V. The main difference is an incremental increase in capacity. The LP-E6NH now provides 2130mAh.
The LP-E6NH was introduced with the launch of the Canon EOS R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras in the summer of 2020. These two cameras needed a battery with a higher capacity. However, because these batteries are backward compatible, earlier EOS cameras that use LP-E6 or LP-E6N batteries can also use the LP-E6NH. The only difference that photographers will notice is that they will be able to shoot for longer than before.
Which Canon EOS Cameras Use the LP-E6NH Battery Pack
In addition to the EOS R5, R6, and R7, any Canon EOS camera that was designed to take an LP-E6 or LP-E6N battery will work with a Canon LP-E6NH battery pack.
For the best performance, it is recommended to only use LP-E6N and LP-E6NH battery packs with the Canon EOS R5, R6, and R7 mirrorless cameras.
Here is a full list of cameras that are compatible with the Canon LP-E6NH battery pack.
| EOS 5D Mark II | EOS 6D | EOS 7D | EOS R |
| EOS 5D Mark III | EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 70D | EOS Ra |
| EOS 5D Mark IV | EOS 60D | EOS 7D Mark II | EOS R5 |
| EOS 5DS | EOS 60Da | EOS 80D | EOS R6 |
| EOS 5DS R | EOS 90D | EOS R7 |
The LP-E6NH battery pack is also compatible with the following Canon battery grips.
| Battery Grip Model | Compatible Camera(s) |
|---|---|
| BG-R10 | EOS R5 & R6 |
| BG-E6 | EOS 5D Mk II |
| BG-E7 | EOS 7D |
| BG-E9 | EOS 60D & 60Da |
| BG-E11 | EOS 5D Mk III, 5DS, & 5DS R |
| BG-E13 | EOS 6D |
| BG-E14 | EOS 70D, 80D, & 90D |
| BG-E20 | EOS 5D Mk IV |
| BG-E21 | EOS 6D Mk II |
| BG-E22 | EOS R |
Which Canon Camera Battery Charger Will Recharge the LP-E6NH?
The LP-E6NH battery can be charged using the same battery charger that will charge the LP-E6 and LP-E6N battery packs. This is the standard LC-E6 / LC-E6E wall outlet charger. The battery can also be charged in-camera, if the camera body is compatible, using a Power Delivery (PD) compatible USB power source.
Last update on 2024-03-10 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
Canon LP-E6NH Battery Pack Specs
- Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
- Output Voltage: 7.2V DC
- Capacity: 2130mAh / 16Wh
- Weight: 79.5g
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 1.51 x 0.83 x 2.24 inches / 38.4 x 21 x 56.8 mm
Some EOS cameras can communicate with the LP-E6NH to determine battery serial number, remaining capacity, shutter count after charging, recharge performance, and date of last use.
- Battery Pack LP-E6NH
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
- Compatible with Canon LC-E6 and Canon LC-E6E battery chargers.
- Not compatible with in-camera charging using the EOS R camera, EOS Ra camera, or Battery Grip…
Last update on 2024-03-10 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
About the author: Tosh Lubek is a multi-award-winning broadcaster, writer, and video producer, with 40 years of experience in professional broadcasting and has been using Canon video and stills cameras since 2010. He has worked with radio and TV broadcasters, advertising agencies, and direct clients on a variety of projects including radio and television advertising, online video production, corporate videos, award ceremony motion graphics, and theme park sound design. Tosh has won numerous awards, including a Radio Academy Awards Gold Sony, a Gold, Silver, and Bronze World Medals in the New York Festivals International Advertising Awards. Since about 2007 he has been creating YouTube videos. Tosh has been a sponsor of the “video booth” at HashTag Business Events across the UK.
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