Hähnel ULTRA HLC-E12 Canon Type USB-C

Hähnel ULTRA HLC-E12 Canon Type USB-C

The Hähnel ULTRA HLC-E12 Canon Type USB-C is a spare or replacement battery for the Canon LP-E12. This battery can be used with the Canon EOS 100D DSLR and the EOS M compact camera system. The battery has a capacity of 750 mAh. The ULTRA battery is reliable, innovative, and built to a high standard.

The key differences between 'standard' Hähnel batteries and this Ultra variant with USB-C:

Charging via USB-C

• Hähnel Ultra USB-C batteries can be charged directly using a USB-C cable, so you no longer necessarily need a separate (external) charger. This is particularly handy when you're on the go: you can top up the battery via a power bank or USB port, for example
• With standard Hähnel batteries, you always need to use a compatible charger (a battery charger that charges your battery outside the camera), as they have no built-in charging capability

Design and build quality

• The Ultra models are often built to a more robust standard and feature a better finish with intensive use in mind. They are sometimes also supplied with certain protective coatings or additional seals
• The standard Hähnel battery is perfectly fine in terms of build quality, but occasionally lacks that extra reinforcement and built-in charging technology

Capacity and performance

• Hähnel Ultra: Offers a longer lifespan thanks to superior cell technology and materials, meaning the battery can handle more charge cycles without any noticeable drop in performance
• Hähnel Ultra: Performs better in cold and warm conditions, which is important for photographers working in extreme weather
• Hähnel Ultra: Is often charged more quickly due to more efficient energy transfer

In short: the Hähnel Ultra USB-C batteries stand out primarily for their ability to charge directly via USB-C and their somewhat sturdier, "premium" construction. The standard Hähnel batteries lack that built-in charging capability and are generally a little more affordable, but do require an external charger.

Compatibility

• Canon EOS 100D
• Canon EOS M