7D II shipping on October 30th.
I wouldn't hold your breath on this one. I have pre-ordered before.
I have pre-ordered at the local camera store and I have received my order two weeks before Adorama and B&H shipped the first batches.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/N...spx?News=12718
Hopefully the 7D II isn't postponed for months like the 1D X. If anyone remembers the 1D X was announced before the 5D III and the 5D III beat it to the shelf.
Does anyone know if the 7D battery will work in the new 7DII? They have a similar designation, except for the N.
I've read elsewhere that the new N batteries are backward compatible in the 7D/6D/5DIII etc but the old ones don't work in the 7DIIOriginally Posted by shutterdown
If it's of any relevance, LP-E4N batteries from a 1Dx are backward compatible in older LP-E4-enabled 1D cameras (1D3, 1D4, and 1Ds3), LP-E4 batteries work in a 1Dx (with albeit less capacity). Both batteries are compatible with both chargers (LC-E4 and LC-E4N), though there's a 10% capacity reduction in one or more combinations (can't remember which). I've had a couple of surprises where one of my LP-E4* batteries "woke up nearly dead" in one of my cameras, but I can't remember the exact combo and it has been infrequent (so not a trend).
We're a Canon/Profoto family: five cameras, sixteen lenses, fifteen Profoto lights, too many modifiers.
From Canon USA's website:
"Battery
1 Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6)
With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, AC power is possible,
With Battery Grip BG-E16, two battery packs (LP-E6N or LP-E6) can be used. Or six AA-/LR6 batteries can be used"
Located near the bottom of the webpage.
I've actually read it both ways online, but, to me, Canon is saying that you can use the LP-E6 battery with the 7DII.
Last edited by Kayaker72; 10-24-2014 at 04:23 PM.
i remember from one of the reviews someone said it it the same battery but higher milliamps for the new one.
Stuart Edwards
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Yeah, I was looking for the details....so far, I've only found this:
Availability
The EOS 7D Mark II Digital SLR camera is scheduled to be available through authorized Canon dealers in November 2014 for an estimated retail price of $1,799.00 for the body only and $2,149.00 bundled with an EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. It will utilize a new LP-E6N lithium ion battery pack with increased storage capacity. The LP-E6N is fully compatible with the LC-E6 battery charger, which will be supplied as a standard item in all EOS 7D Mark II body only and zoom lens kits. Also scheduled to be available are the new optional Battery Grip BG-E16 and optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7A Version 2, with shipping dates and estimated retail pricing to be announced at a later date. Both the EOS 7D Mark II camera and Battery Grip BG-E16 are backwards-compatible to the current LP-E6 lithium ion battery pack.
The 7D II will accept the older LP-E6 batteries. The only difference in the new batteries is a slightly larger capacity.
Excellent. Thanks, everyone. That OEM N version is pricey. I'll be able to use what I have, til the 3rd party batteries show up.
FYI, I got a shipping notice. Looks like the revised Oct 30th date was the real deal. It was last seen by Canada Post, working it's way through Mississauga (Toronto essentially), at 5:30 Eastern, scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning.
Last edited by DavidEccleston; 10-30-2014 at 02:32 AM. Reason: Horrible grammar.
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