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Any other batteries for BG-E1?

I have noticed that the battery bays in the BG-E1 battery grip isn't completely filled by the BP-511 battery pack (see attached picture). This is quite different the BG-ED3 grip, where the bay is shaped exactly like the battery pack. Just wondering if anyone had given this much thought . . . such as maybe another battery pack would fit in the slot.

At first, I had thought maybe it was designed so that the Canon NB-2LH 7.4v 720mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack (battery for the Digital Rebel XT) would fit. But after looking at the contact, it doesn't seem to be a match.

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Chieh Cheng
Fri, 7 Oct 2005 17:43:46 -0700

Ok, while reading the Canon EOS System brochure, I found out that the cut out is for the Canon BP-514 battery pack. The Digital Rebel camera body's battery bay has the same shape. I suspect that the Digital Rebel can also take advantage of the BP-514 battery pack.

The Canon BP-514 battery pack were used on the Canon ZR90, ZR85, and ZR80 MiniDV camcorders. I guess if you have one of these camcorders, you can share batteries with the Digital Rebel and the BG-E1 vertical grip.

By the way, the BG-E2 grip for the Canon EOS 20D can also take advantage of the BP-514 battery pack.

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Chieh Cheng
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 02:06:39 -0700

I bought a used BG-E1 and did not receive the manual. Can you tell me whar the little slot on the left side, you can see it with the battery cover closed, is for?

Thanks,
Ron Little

Ron Little
Thu, 4 May 2006 20:30:35 -0700

Ron, that slot is for the Canon DC Coupler DR-400. When you insert the dummy battery, the cable can be routed through the slot. You'll see a similar slot on your Digital Rebel.

Chieh Cheng
Thu, 4 May 2006 22:56:18 -0700

Thanks, I knew that it would a "Duh! that was easy" answer.

Ron

Ron Little
Fri, 5 May 2006 03:58:41 -0700

Can you use a 511 and 511a battery at the same time? Are they both Lithium Ion?

Jon
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:45:40 -0700

Yes, you can use BP-511 and BP-511a at the same time. They are both Lithium Ion batteries. The only difference is their capacity. BP-511 is rated at 1100 mAh while BP-511a is rated at 1390 mAh.

Chieh Cheng
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:25:26 -0700

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