Battery

2CR5

6V lithium cell

2CR-5 is a pack label for 2CR5 — same battery, different name on the package.

Chemistry: lithium
Voltage: 6 V
Diameter: —
Length: —
Used by: 2 devices

Common uses: Film compact cameras (Sure Shot mid era) · Some film SLRs / accessories

Other names

Genuine aliases and pack labels for this battery — not substitutes of a different chemistry.

2CR-5 · CRL2N · EL2CR5

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Rechargeables are not equivalents

Rechargeable coin cells (LIR, ML, VL, CTL and similar) are not drop-in replacements for disposable CR cells — voltage and charging requirements differ. Same size does not mean the same battery.

Device-specific caveats

From manufacturer-backed notes on devices that use 2CR5 — not generic advice.

Keep lithium packs away from children.

Devices using 2CR5

All (2)Film cameras (2)Canon (2)

Used in

Film cameras2 devices

Brands: Canon

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Notes

6V lithium dual-cell pack used in many mid-era Canon Sure Shot / Prima / Autoboy bodies. Not interchangeable with AA or CR123A — identify the generation first.