Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/11/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tina: >The 5D is almost as good as the 1DMII. That huge battery lasts >almost two weeks of constant shooting. I get at least 4 or 5 2GB >cards full with each 5D battery. It's much, much better than the 10D or >20D. That's my experience, as well, with the 5D. I can shoot 20 gig, and still not have to change a battery. That's roughly 1500 pics. I use the grip that takes 2 batteries at a time. I run out of card space before I run out of batteries. Just in case, I carry a fully charged 3rd battery with me, too. I use Impact batteries, which are rated at 1500 mAh, as compared to the Canon ones that are 1390 mAh. The Impact brand is 60% the cost of the Canon, and I've never had a problem with them so far. I am averaging 2800 pics a month on the 5D. And I'm charging my batteries about once a month, even though I don't need to do it that often. -- Eric http://canid.com/