This first appeared on one of the professional models in 2007 and has been included in all of the higher end models since then, as well as others from across the EOS range.

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Due to the success of the EOS 5D Mark II amongst the film making community, there are a number of third party lights, video monitors and more that can be powered by the LP-E6 battery. This allows us and our advertising providers to show adverts more relevant to you, limit how often you see an advert and build a profile of your interests.When the battery is recharged the number is reset, so it cannot show you the total number of shots that the battery handled. Pack an extra battery in your bag and shoot for longer, capturing more photos and video on the move.

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It can be charged using an LC-E6E mains charger and also in-camera, with compatible camera bodies that offer USB PD charging. The LP-E6 EOS camera battery was introduced with the EOS 5D Mark II, it’s the successor of the old BP-511 battery. The EOS 7D Mark II launched with an upgraded LP-E6N battery that is the same shape and size with increased power.This shows how many times the shutter has been fired for still images (movies are not counted) on this particular battery on this charge. The ‘Shutter count’ is useful as it shows you how many shots you are getting from a single charge of the battery. That's why, with the introduction of the professional EOS-1D Mark III camera and LP-E4 battery in 2007, Canon added a new menu item.