3rd party LP-E6 chargers

[robert_deas3]

Having lost my original charger that came with my 5D Mk II, I need to replace it but the Canon ones seem absurdly expensive. Has

anyone had any experience, good or bad, with 3rd party replacements?

[jim_j2]

<p>Robert,<br />Check out Thomas Distributing and their Maha Chargers here;<br /><a href="http://www.thomasdistributing.com/">http://www.thomasdistributing.com/</a></p>

<p>They were my solution a few years back with a charger for the battery pack for the Canon EOS 3. Off the top of my head, I don't remember the Canon battery or charger designation. However, someone here on PN had recommended the Thomas Distrubiting site and the Maha charger was about 1/4th the cost of the Canon charger and it has always worked fantastic!<br />Worth looking into in my opinion. I've had good luck with their product, service, shipping etc., etc.. but, that was a few years back but I did just google for the link above and their site looks as I remember it. It will take a bit of research, maybe even a tech/customer service telephone call to get assistance for the correct charger for the LP-E6. My experience was that they were very anxious to provide assistance.</p>

<p>Hope this helps & Best wishes,</p>

<p><strong>Edit: </strong><br>

Actually Robert, I checked Thomas's site and here's one for the LP-E6 for $14.97 with a one year warranty from Thomas Distributing here;<br>

<a href="http://www.thomasdistributing.com/Lenmar-CWLPE6-Camera-Battery-Charger-for-Canon-LP-E6_p_3104.html">http://www.thomasdistributing.com/Lenmar-CWLPE6-Camera-Battery-Charger-for-Canon-LP-E6_p_3104.html</a></p>

[poulbh]

<p>There are many uncertainties connected with 3. party chargers, so I chose original.<br /> The charger must have 4 pin connection, or it won't charge original cannon batteries. Even if it has 4 pins, it might not charge original batteries. Canon batteries have built in electronics, that is used by the charger.</p>

<p><br /> Canon batteries might deteriorate faster if not charged with an original charger.</p>

<p><br /> You might be able to pick up a used as thats what people have left, when their camera gets stolen. I have a charger for the 5D because of that.</p>

[Marcus Ian]

<p>Poul is incorrect, two pin chargers will charge the LP-E6s. How effectively they will charge it is strongly dependent upon the quality and programming of the charger.</p>

<p>When one of mine died, I purchased a cheapy charger, which exploded into flames the first time I tried to charge a battery, then I purchased a Promaster Extrapower traveller+, because it was capable of charging LP-E6s, BP511s, and NB-2LHs (plus another couple of newer rebel batts) which I had all in service at the time, and had a 500mA USB out as well. Is perfect for travelling, and is certainly competent and reliable. </p>

[arie_vandervelden1]

<p>LP-E6 is a chipped battery. You should buy a third-party charger and battery as a set. Do not mix and match a Canon battery and 3rd party charger.</p>

[sarah_fox]

<p>I once bought a third-party charger for my BP-511 batteries. I needed something that could plug into a cigarette lighter. I think it contributed to a very early death to my batteries. I've had no trouble with third-party batteries. They've been cheap and durable, but I'll only use a Canon charger.</p>

[robertbody]

<p>I would not get a third party charger or battery for experiences as above... instant or eventual side effects. $45 for a new LC-E6 charger is not bad. $300+ for LC-E4 charger (for 1D bodies) is.<br>

Especially if you only have 1 or 2 batteries and your charger/battery fails, and you can't take pictures.</p>

[claynotmud]

<p>I bought this:<br>

http://www.prophotographygear.com/battery-charger-for-canon-5d-mark-ii-7d-60d-lpe6-p-538.html</p>

<p>Works with my canon and 3rd party batteries for my 7d.</p>