5D MarkII batteries

[mmcp42]

Has anyone found a source?
everywhere I try they seem to be on "back-order" or somesuch :shrug:

[markta]

I spoke to a UK source last week and absolutely none available in the UK right now, with no date of when they're due to arrive.

If you need them urgently, your best bet would be to get some from Hong Kong, although tax and duty may apply :(

[mmcp42]

thanks for the update :thumbs:
luckily I have the grip so i can slide in some AA when the main runs out
time for some eBay hunting - pooh!

[mmcp42]

I've done some googling & eBaying....

King Trade Cameras (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Canon-LP-E6-LPE6-Original-Battery-for-5D-Mark-II-UK_W0QQitemZ110358927019QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Phot ography_DigitalCamBatt_RL?hash=item110358927019&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A16%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318) have them allegedly in stock in the UK at £99 each for one!!!

lots of people (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Battery-Charger-for-Camera-Canon-5D-Mark-II-LP-E6_W0QQitemZ330306484118QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Phot ography_DigitalCamBatt_RL?hash=item330306484118&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A16%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)h ave "compatibles" that
a) need their own charger
b) won't show the charge state in the camera
I think I'm a little wary about that
or is it just Canon's way of making harder for third-parties?

[Canon Bob]

Teksave via Amazon have them in stock...£79.34 delivered.

Bob

[mmcp42]

Teksave via Amazon have them in stock...£79.34 delivered.

Bob

thanks Bob, do you have a link?
I tried a search and came up with nada!

[Canon Bob]

Here you go....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B001ISK0F8/ref=dp_olp_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1236628366&sr=1-1

Choose the Teksaveuk option as RPA don't have stock.


Bob

[mmcp42]

Here you go....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B001ISK0F8/ref=dp_olp_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1236628366&sr=1-1

Choose the Teksaveuk option as RPA don't have stock.


Bob

cheers - job done - now where's that postman?!?!

[KayJay]

I got my spare from Jessops in Glasgow for £59.00 about 2 months ago. Not seen any since.

[mmcp42]

I got my spare from Jessops in Glasgow for £59.00 about 2 months ago. Not seen any since.

they do seem to be like rocking-horse manure

[KayJay]

Damn, a £15 increase? Glad I managed to get the spare when I did.

[Canon Bob]

cheers - job done - now where's that postman?!?!
Mine arrived next day...shouldn't be long.

Bob

[mmcp42]

oops forgot to report back
received and working very nicely!:thumbs: