Camera accessories do not often shake us up, but Falcam’s latest introduction, TagBatt, is one such product that changes that. The accessory is a third-party camera battery with a built-in Apple AirTag. How does it work? And who can it benefit? Let’s have a look at what it offers.
What It Is and How It Works
The Falcam TagBatt works with Sony and Canon cameras, and it can work with models such as Sony a7R V, Sony a7C II, and Canon EOS R bodies. The built-in AirTag connects to Apple’s Find My network, which means the camera’s location is updated as long as the battery is inside the camera. It also means that an iPhone or iPad has to be near you. The battery also features a built-in speaker to trigger an alert through the Find My app. The latter can make it easy to find the battery if it is misplaced in your home.
The TagBatt offers 2,600mAh and 17.43Wh of capacity, which means 6% more shots per charge over Sony’s original battery and up to 44% more over Canon’s. This is perfect for those shooting outdoors or if they have events that run really long. Moreover, the battery just weighs 80g.
The camera battery can be topped using USB-C charging. This includes any source: a laptop, a power bank, or a hotel room charger. For those who travel a lot, this battery can be a meaningful addition.
The TagBatt is available for $70 for the Sony NP-FZ100 compatible version and $65 for the Canon LP-E6 version.
Why It Makes Perfect Sense in 2026
Camera theft is very common, and so, those who often travel, will benefit from the lens. Cameras such as the Sony a7R V or Canon R5 Mk II are really expensive, and so a battery that can help them track is a genuine need of the hour. AirTags in camera straps are some common things, but they can be removed if one finds out. However, if a tracking device is inside the battery, the thief is likely to use it, without even knowing. The minute they turn on the camera, the battery that is inside will help you detect things.
The timing aligns as there is a huge shift toward USB-C camera accessories. Sony and Canon are moving towards making newer camera bodies compatible with this format, and a battery that achieves the same is an added bonus. Perhaps they may have to carry more than one charger for the camera, battery, and laptop, but it is easier than carrying charges that take up space.
A Reminder About Third-Party Batteries
Third-party batteries are always a gamble, but they can really save lives if you are stuck in an unusual spot. An innovation such as this needs its due credit. However, it remains to be seen whether the device can work in situations that it promises to work in.
Earlier this year, our Editor in Chief got his Fujifilm X Pro 3 repaired after loaning it to a friend for a while. A third-party battery was stuck inside the camera and it took a lot of extra work to take it out of the compartment because the battery had overheated and expanded. Over the years, our review team has learned not to trust third-party options.
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