Setting a new quality standard in portable power, Hähnel Extreme li-Ion batteries deliver additional capacity, extra performance, supreme durability & ultimate reliability. Hähnel have pushed the boundaries with these new batteries & firmly believe that the are the very best quality that money can buy. Each battery is injected with silicone giving them a very tough, shock absorbing construction with superior circuit protection & additional electrical insulation. Hähnel have carefully selected the best UL* approved cells to ensure an extended life cycle, performance & safety. Hähnel Extreme li-ion batteries are built to withstand the tough environments professional & semi- professional photographers face when used in extreme field conditions. Using the HLX-E6 as an example, recent tests showed that the Hähnel battery produced an additional 24% more shots than the original LP-E6! Hähnel Extreme li-ion batteries not only match the originals but surpass them in performance, durability & quality. *UL – Underwriters Laboratories. A global independent safety standards company This battery is an equivalent alternative to the Canon LP-E8 battery for the Canon EOS 550D, 600D, 650D & 700D cameras.