Canon NB-2LH Rechargeable Battery Pack for Rebel XT/XTi Digital SLR Cameras and VIXIA HV Series and ZR Series Camcorders (Retail Package)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon NB-2LH Rechargeable Battery Pack for Rebel XT/XTi Digital SLR Cameras and VIXIA HV Series and ZR Series Camcorders (Retail Package)
Customer Review: You Get What You Pay For
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm sure Canon makes high profit margins on these batteries. It's so tempting to buy the generics that cost 1/3 the price. But what I know from the school of hard knocks is that the generic batteries are terrible. These Canon original batteries are really great. I have a G7 and have taken over 9000 photos with it. This is the second time I've had to replace the battery in 3 years. So the battery life for my type of moderately heavy usage is about a year and a half, or about 4500 photos. That's very good, considering the high demands of modern digital cameras on the batteries.
When I first replaced the battery, the Canon battery lasted literally for months before even needing to be recharged. It was amazing. Then, after a few charges, each time it needed to be recharged sooner. Finally, you can tell the battery is reaching the end of its life when it needs to be recharged in as little as 3 or 4 days of use. Then one day, in the middle of using it - poof! it no longer works, and no longer can hold any charge at all.
I've tried the generics, and they are only about $25, but they act from day one like this original battery acts after months of use. I got no more than a month's worth of use from a generic battery. Never again!
Just my experience - but with heavy use, this Canon battery is a champ, and like the old cliche, you get what you pay for.
Customer Review: A Must Have
Summary: 5 Stars
You gotta get one.
Because the Canon digital SLR cameras use proprietary battery packs (as does pretty much EVERY digital SLR) you really don't want to get caught out on a trip with a dead battery - can't just run to the store and grab more AA's.
Luckily, you CAN prepare yourself by grabbing a spare Canon battery from amazon.com. The good news is that these batteries last a really long time (at least on my XT) and there's no way I've ever come CLOSE to going through two in one day. So while they're pricey, I only felt the need to buy one spare, and that has held me find.
I know there are cheaper aftermarket brands out there, and I know that there *may* be no difference - but for me, I'd prefer to put a canon branded battery in my camera, as any kind of leakage will destroy the entire thing, and at least this way the warranty will cover it. Or so I assume: I thankfully have never had that happen (nor have I heard of it in third party batteries).
Still though, even if it's all in my mind, I prefer the Canon piece, and as I said, just one will do ya!
Customer Review: Worth the Extra money!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a canon g9 which is an easy to use medium size camera. It takes great pictures near or far and as long as you keep the digital zoom off. It is a phenomenally stable good quality camera. One problem the battery... They go bad. I had the original camera battery for two years (I bought it while stationed in AK). It worked great, but it started going bad so I bought two non-Canon batteries to replace the original, they were horrible! They only lasted for 9 months and wouldn't hold a charge; I couldn't take more than maybe 5-20 pictures without discharging them fully it was ridiculous. So I bought two Canon replacement batteries. They work great they were 4 times as expensive, but I took 200 photos and filmed a 7 minute movie (Wedding) with one battery I just find it hard to believe that the name brand batteries are that much better but they are. So don't waste your money on the cheap batteries if you have the money spend it on the name brand batteries.Customer Review: Second Battery is a Must
Summary: 5 Stars
The Canon NB-2LH was purchased as a second battery for the Canon Rebel XTi. It holds a reasonable charge and is made specifically for the camera.
Pros: Original equipment from Canon for the Rebel.
Cons: None
Tips: You should always have a fully charged second battery for your photo shoots. You don't want to be caught short for those important family or sports shots. The Rebel uses up a lot of battery power so a second battery is necessary. Besides, it is small so there's no excuse to run out of power during a regualr photo shoot. The charger is small and can be packed in the camera bag for on-site charging if necessary. I've charged one battery while using the second during a family gathering.
Do not purchase a third party battery. Canon is for Canon and that's that. It cost more but can save you from problems or serious damage from a third party battery.
Customer Review: Canon Battery vs. Generic
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using my Canon PowerShot S30 camera for a couple of years now. When I purchased it, I also purchased an extra generic rechargeable battery pack to go with it. At the time I figured I would save the money and name brands are not always better. Looking back on it, I wish I sould have spent the extra $25 and gotten a Canon battery. The generic battery only lasts about a 1/4 of the time that my Canon battery does. Also after a couple of years of use my Canon is still running strong while my generic battery barely lasts at all. I am now getting ready to purchase a second battery for my Canon for a family trip in September and I will only be purchasing a Canon brand battery.
THE BOTTOM LINE: If you are going to be cheap and a penny pincher, then you are going to get a cheap worthless battery. If you want a battery that will keep its charge and that you can count on, buy a Canon battery.