Canon · Film cameras
Canon Sure Shot Joy battery
1 × 6V lithium cell
Canon USA support lists a 2CR5, 6V lithium for Sure Shot Joy / Joy Date. Mid-generation Sure Shot cell — not AA (early) or CR123A (later).
How to replace it
| How to open | Follow Canon Sure Shot Joy support steps for battery replacement; use one fresh 2CR5 6V lithium cell. |
|---|---|
| Orientation | As marked in the battery compartment |
| Access | Simple screwdriver |
| Notes | Open the lens cover and half-press the shutter — red lamp confirms battery power per Canon support. |
Important
- 2CR5 mid-generation Sure Shot cell — not AA (early) or CR123A (later) generations.
- Keep lithium packs away from children.
Sources
Helpful for this device
Optional tools for opening, testing or charging — separate from the battery answer.
- iFixit Essential Electronics Toolkit
Opening compartments that need precision bits
- Fluke 101 Digital Multimeter
Accurate open-circuit voltage and basic electrical checks
- Digital multimeter
Measure open-circuit voltage and general electronics checks
New battery but still not working?
A fresh 1 × 2CR5 should restore Canon Sure Shot Joy if the battery was the problem. Work through the checks below before replacing the device.
- Check orientation
Confirm the cell is seated correctly: As marked in the battery compartment
- Check the battery type
This device needs 1 × 2CR5 (lithium). Rechargeable cells are not supported for this device. Same size does not always mean the same battery.
- Check known model-specific issues
2CR5 mid-generation Sure Shot cell — not AA (early) or CR123A (later) generations. Keep lithium packs away from children.
- Confirm the battery itself
Try a known-good fresh cell of the exact code listed above.
- Still not responding?
If a correct, fresh battery installed properly does not restore the device, the fault may be elsewhere — the device may need service or replacement.