Points to note when using compatible batteries with Canon EOS M3.
The other day, I wrote an article about Canon LP-E17 compatible batteries.
Compatible battery for Canon LP-E17 released by Lower Japan #Canon #EOSM3 #EOS8000D #EOSKissX8i
Summary of batteries that can be used with Canon EOS M3, EOS 8000D, EOS Kiss X8i.
I ended up purchasing SIXOCTAVE's Canon LP-E17 compatible battery.
So, after actually using it with the Canon EOS M3, I noticed a number of things to keep in mind, so I would like to introduce them to you.
Battery communication error display
When I put in the batteries and turn on the power...
it says "battery communication error"...!?
It seems that genuine Canon products have something to identify this.
It asks if there is a Canon logo.
Select "Yes"
to turn off the power.
Therefore, select "No" for the presence or absence of the Canon logo.
then
be asked to confirm the operation guarantee.
If you select "No", the power will turn off.
So, select "Yes".
Now you can use it.
but···
Battery level is not displayed
I don't know if this is unavoidable due to the specifications, but
the remaining battery power is not displayed.
This might be a bit of a problem...
Cannot be charged with genuine charger
a previous article , compatible batteries cannot be charged with the genuine charger.
The lamp will blink.
This also seems to have something to distinguish it from a genuine product.
Conversely, the original battery can be charged with a compatible charger.
The compatible charger I purchased this time is a type that uses a USB terminal.
That means...
You can use it like this.
If you have two batteries and cheero, you might be able to shoot for a long time.
summary
Considering the above, it seems better to use the original battery as the main battery and use a compatible battery as a backup.
Well, there's no doubt that it's best to run it with only two or three genuine batteries.
