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What is the best alternative for a M6 Mark II charger and battery?

Started Nov 20, 2021 | Questions thread
Biertje Regular Member • Posts: 121
Re: What is the best alternative for a M6 Mark II charger and battery?
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R2D2 wrote:

RebeccasPhotos wrote:

I had two original Canon LP-E17s but after I lost one of them I opted to try a third party out.

I discovered this thing exists - it includes 2 batteries and also a USB charger - which also charges the original batteries.

https://www.powerextra.com/product/powerextra-2-pack-replacement-canon-lp-e17-batteries-and-smart-lcd-display-dual-usb-charger-for-canon-digital-camera/

I've been using the batteries for about 3 months now and I don't notice any difference in terms of how long I can shoot for compared to the original battery. The best part is the USB charger, I can take it anywhere on my travels as everywhere has USB ports now, so no longer have to carry around the original charger & lead.

+1 Back to the original question, I really love the 3rd party USB chargers. The ones I’ve used will also charge the Canon OEM batteries. Extremely handy!

R2

Another vote for the USB chargers and non-OEM batteries. I never use the original battery charger for my batteries. I have a dual charger which has micro, usb-c and a usb a plug on it. It is half the size of the original charger and I can charge the batteries on the move. Whilst I haven't used non-oem batteries on my M6II I have on the 500D and 90D and they worked fine.

Must say it's a bit strange that you can buy the camera, but batteries aren't included.

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