Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders (Retail Package)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders (Retail Package)
Customer Review: Worth the price difference
Summary: 5 Stars
You may be wondering (as I have) whether the extra price you pay for the Canon brand batteries is worth it.
In my opinion it really is for the following reasons.
-Dependability: After a full charge you will get a full day worth of shooting without any problems. The battery holds its charge very well
-Consistency: Canon batteries last generally the same amount of time every time you charge them fully. Many generic brands have spotty performance (usually good to start but they go downhill fast)
-No worries: Unlike the generic batteries you won't worry about testing the performance of these batteries, personally I'd rather be shooting instead of timing (or worrying about) the generic battery.
And for those who are wondering, this battery works with a number of Canon Digital SLRs. I know for sure that this works with the Canon 5D, 20D and 30D.
Customer Review: You get what you pay for..
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased after market "just as good" batteries to replace aging Canon batteries that were 3 years old at the time. Now the original equipment Canon batteries that are over 4 years old are still running strong and have outlasted the after market batteries from a variety of vendors. Running a test with my Canon 20D camera by selecting "auto run" in slide show, the 4 year old original equipment batteries run 4 to 5 hours and the after market batteries run 1 to 3 hours after just one year of use. ( one after market battery is completely dead )
The old adage " you get what you pay for " really hold true for rechargeable Canon batteries. I will only purchase Canon Batteries for my Canon camera from now on. Save money in the long run.
Customer Review: Buy only Canon batteries not cheap Chinese knock-offs
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a generic Chinese "equivalent" bp-511 battery that boasted a higher milliamperage rating and a cheaper price than the original Canon battery that came with my camera. The battery worked fine for about 3 months and now only holds a charge for about 20 minutes. I have had it fail at critical times. Never ever buy some knock-off Chinese battery--read the reviews. The Chinese push out their crappy knock-offs to unsuspecting consumers (like I was) just to make a quick buck. Also, don't trust the glowing reviews from the generic sellers. They are self-generated. In my case, the seller is no longer selling under his original company name. He has a new name with the requisite (sham) glowing reviews. CHINESE PRODUCTS SUCK.Customer Review: Canon BP511A battery pack
Summary: 5 Stars
Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders
When I purchased my Canon 40D the first accessory I bought is this. One can never have enough batteries especially for a camera! I have learned from hard experience that 3rd party vendor batteries just do not work as well or as long as an original Canon battery pack.
Which is why I only purchase Canon made battery packs. This one is no different than the other Canon battery packs I have purchased, holds a charge a long time and when in use gives me 1500-1800 photos per charge.
Customer Review: Do not settle for substitutes!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with others who have written don't settle for cheaper substitutes! I bought a non-Canon brand backup battery for my Canon 20D years ago and it was good as a backup. But I just went on a 2 week vacation trip this year and as my Canon battery was getting low, I popped in my backup. To my surprise, it was dead, even after recently getting charged! Luckily, I was shooting outside and didn't need the flash, so the Canon battery held out once I put it back in. The backup battery doesn't seem to hold a charge now. Don't try to save some money and then risk losing some good shots--buy Canon! You'll be glad you did.