What about this new battery- the LP-E6N?

[CanonOregon]

So does this mean that our current 60d, 70d, 5d and 7d batteries won't work with this camera? That would be a bummer.

 

[Loswr]

They'll work, the N designation is just changes in safety circuitry to comply with Japanese regulations. I suspect even the charger is the same in this case.

 

[siegsAR]

^I think somebody posted here in CR that the N has additional juice ???; oh well good to know. .

 

[Jim Saunders]

^I think somebody posted here in CR that the N has additional juice ???; oh well good to know. .

The specs listed at Adorama's product pages list them same capacity. I see no reason to buy the new batteries for older bodies, and the new ones are an extra $20.

Jim

 

[Loswr]

^I think somebody posted here in CR that the N has additional juice ???; oh well good to know. .

The LP-E4N (for the 1D X) has a higher capacity, the same isn't true for the LP-E6N.

 

[Don Haines]

^I think somebody posted here in CR that the N has additional juice ???; oh well good to know. .

When the "N" version of the LP-E4 came out, capacity increased from 2300maH to 2450maH.
Assuming the same ratio, I would expect the LP-E6N to have gone from 1800 to 1900maH...

The big difference is supposed to be new safety regulations concerning batteries.....

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

They'll work, the N designation is just changes in safety circuitry to comply with Japanese regulations. I suspect even the charger is the same in this case.

I assume that there are similar changes to the LP-E4N

http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2013/lp-e4n_battery_pack.shtml


What’s new in the LP-E4N?

Aside from the gold-colored labeling, there are two fundamental differences to be aware of:
• Higher battery capacity
The new LP-E4N is rated at 2450 mAh, vs. 2300 mAh for the LP-E4 pack. In spite of this difference, it remains compatible with the EOS-1D Mark III, Mark IV, and the EOS-1Ds Mark III (as explained below)
• Compatible with new Japanese safety regulations for Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries
Some minor changes have been made in the interest of safety, to conform with the latest laws in Japan for rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery packs