General Full-Frame Battery Interchangeability

[motorguy]

I just replaced one of my R5's with an R5 MkII. I know you can use the R5 LP-E6NH battery in the R5 MkII with limited functionality. What I can't find an answer to is if you can use the new LP-E6P in an R5.
Thanks,
Jeff

 

[AntonLargiader]

EDIT: From the Canon R5 support page:

Firmware Version 2.1.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:
1. Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P.
This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH.
In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported.

 

[motorguy]

EDIT: From the Canon R5 support page:

Firmware Version 2.1.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:
1. Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P.
This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH.
In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported.

Thanks Anton. I did download the firmware update, but as I'm on a shoot, I don't want to install it until I get home. Still wondering if the LP-E6P can retro to my R5's. Don't see why not but not sure if the power difference may affect the R5 negatively.
Jeff

 

[AntonLargiader]

Those release notes state very clearly (to me) that the R5 and LP-E6P are completely compatible. Go for it!