SmallRig LP-E6NH Kit for Canon EOS R5 II: Charging Setup
By Foto Erhardt | Kameras, Objektive & Zubehör ► günstig kaufen | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: How-to Guides
Set up the SmallRig 3821 LP-E6NH battery and charger kit for your Canon EOS R5 II, from first charge to safe storage, with checkpoints that catch common mistakes.
Quick answer
Charge the SmallRig LP-E6NH battery in the included charger before its first use, then confirm the R5 II shows a normal power reading and no battery pop-up. Keep the charged spare in the kit so you can swap it mid-shoot without hunting for a cable.
Why the kit's decoded chip changes your setup
The SmallRig 3821 battery uses a fully decoded chip, so the EOS R5 II should recognize it as a normal LP-series pack and display the power level without pop-ups. That matters because an unrecognized third-party pack can interrupt a shoot with warnings or hide remaining charge. Still, treat the first insert as a test, not a guarantee: check the camera's battery indicator before you rely on the spare for a paid job.
What the kit does and does not cover
The kit pairs one LP-E6NH battery with a charger that has an integrated USB-A cable. That makes it a compact travel backup, but it also means your charging speed depends on the USB power source you plug into. The catalog does not specify charge time or a wall adapter, so plan to supply your own USB power source and test the full cycle once at home rather than on location.
Charging setup steps for the R5 II
- Charge before the first shoot: Connect the charger's integrated USB-A cable to a powered USB source and charge the LP-E6NH battery fully before inserting it into the R5 II. Common mistake: assuming a new battery arrives ready; check the charger indicator rather than the camera. Do this at home once so you know how long a full charge takes with your own power source.
- Insert and verify the power reading: Power off the R5 II, insert the charged battery, and turn the camera on. Open the battery info display and confirm a percentage appears with no warning pop-up. If a pop-up appears, reseat the battery once before drawing conclusions. A clean reading here is your green light for using the spare on a real shoot.
- Set a swap routine for long shoots: Keep the charged SmallRig pack as your labeled spare and swap it in when the camera's indicator drops to your comfort threshold, not when the camera shuts down. Common mistake: mixing charged and empty packs in the same bag pocket. Use a simple marker or case position so you never grab a depleted spare.
- Recharge and store between jobs: After the shoot, recharge the pack and store it in the kit away from loose metal items. Check the charge level again before the next job rather than assuming it held. The catalog does not state storage voltage guidance, so follow the camera's own battery-care advice for long breaks. A quick pre-job level check catches self-discharge before it costs you a shoot.
Product facts
- SmallRig 3821 LP-E6NH Akku+Ladegerät-Kit: SmallRig 3821 LP-E6NH battery and charger kit with an integrated USB-A cable, compatible with Canon LP batteries and several Canon EOS, BG and CX models. The built-in cable reduces what you pack, and the broad Canon compatibility makes the kit useful if you also own other LP-series bodies.
SmallRig 3821 LP-E6NH Akku+Ladegerät-Kit
