To Users of Canon Speedlite and Macrolite Products and Accessories

Notification Regarding Use of (AA/R6) Lithium Batteries

Thank you for using Canon products.

Details

AA/R6 Lithium batteries cannot be used with any Speedlite or Macrolite products and compact battery packs including those listed below because certain AA/R6 lithium batteries, in rare cases, may become extremely hot during usage in such products.

Canon Products

Speedlite 220EX 
Speedlite 270EX 
Speedlite 270EX II 
Speedlite 320EX 
Speedlite 380EX 
Speedlite 420EX 
Speedlite 430EX 
Speedlite 430EX II 
Speedlite 540EZ 
Speedlite 550EX 
Speedlite 580EX 
Speedlite 580EX II 
Speedlite 600EX 
Speedlite 600EX-RT 
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX 
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II 
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX 
Compact Battery Pack CP-E2 
Compact Battery Pack CP-E3 
Compact Battery Pack CP-E4

Contact Information for Inquiries

Canon Australia 
Services & Support 13 13 83 (Local call)

Canon New Zealand 
Customer Care 
0800 222 666