In all the years I have been using DSLRs, I have never found the need to carry a spare battery.
Even when out for a full days wildlife shooting with an image stablised lens, and burst shooting.
I should add, that this has only been with the original Canon battery.
However, I have always topped the battery up to full charge status before going out.
From what I have read, it appears this is not considered good practice as it will shorten the life of the battery.
It is recommended that the battery should be allowed to discharge to the level at which recharging is necessary.
With that in mind, it would mean going out with a partially charged battery, which without a spare, would not be a sensible move.
So, I have, for the first time ever, bought a spare LP-E6N Canon battery, which of course fits both my 5D3 and 7D2.
As I have never had a fully charged Canon battery let me down, and only need a single spare, I "paid through the nose" and bought a Canon original, as opposed to one of the third party options.
Even when out for a full days wildlife shooting with an image stablised lens, and burst shooting.
I should add, that this has only been with the original Canon battery.
However, I have always topped the battery up to full charge status before going out.
From what I have read, it appears this is not considered good practice as it will shorten the life of the battery.
It is recommended that the battery should be allowed to discharge to the level at which recharging is necessary.
With that in mind, it would mean going out with a partially charged battery, which without a spare, would not be a sensible move.
So, I have, for the first time ever, bought a spare LP-E6N Canon battery, which of course fits both my 5D3 and 7D2.
As I have never had a fully charged Canon battery let me down, and only need a single spare, I "paid through the nose" and bought a Canon original, as opposed to one of the third party options.
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