FlyingZacko From Germany, joined May 2005, 583 posts, RR: 6 Posted (7 years 2 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 826 times:
Hi everyone,
I just ordered the BG-E1 for my 300D. I was also just looking at getting 2 new batteries for the grip. I nearly fell off my chair when I was looking at the original Canon BP-511's online. Depending on where you buy them at, they run between 40€ and 50€ which seems ridiculous.
Then I was looking at the non-original ones and they are only 4€. So I was wondering if anyone has had any experiences with these types of batteries. I would totally appreciate it if someone could comment on them so I can make an informed decision.
Cheers,
Sebastian
Canon 40D + 24-70 f/2.8 L + 70-200 f/4 L + Speedlite 430EX
Mongorat From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 165 posts, RR: 14 Reply 1, posted (7 years 2 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 810 times:
Sebastian,
I've purchased what I will call "generic" or non Cannon batteries for my 20D.
I have had crap results with three of the four batteries I've purchased over the past year. Problems include taking a fully charged battery off the charger and then within twenty minutes of use, it's down to 25% strength. I have also experienced this...I'll be shooting away with a battery and then all of a sudden my entire camera dies...just turns off...not cool! Initially I thought it was an internal problem on the 20D, but I can trace these troubles back to the generic batteries every time; never had that problem with a Cannon battery. In the future I'll spend more and buy the Cannon batts, or perhaps try a different generic brand and hope for better results.
Dendrobatid From United Kingdom, joined Nov 2004, 1605 posts, RR: 64 Reply 2, posted (7 years 2 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 807 times:
Sebastian
I use the ones from 7 day shop http://www.7dayshop.com and these are very cheap. I have actually found them to be longer lasting than the Canon original ones. They were about £10 for 2 (about 16 Eu)
They currently have 1gb cards for about £15 too if you think of ordering from there (you might want to have a look).
BigSkyBirds From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 3, posted (7 years 2 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 796 times:
Quoting Dendrobatid (Reply 2): I use the ones from 7 day shop http://www.7dayshop.com and these are very cheap. I have actually found them to be longer lasting than the Canon original ones. They were about £10 for 2 (about 16 Eu)
They currently have 1gb cards for about £15 too if you think of ordering from there (you might want to have a look).
7dayshop only deliver to the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Jersey, the UK & it's islands and Eire according to their postage FAQ's.
Walter2222 From Belgium, joined Sep 2005, 1272 posts, RR: 31 Reply 4, posted (7 years 2 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 785 times:
Hi Sebastian,
I also use the battery grip on my 300D. I ordered a "generic" extra battery from my local photography shop and this would simply not work (it discharged very rapidly, even after several hours in the charger). I took it back to the shop and asked for a replacement, which I got after a few days without any problems. This type is "VARTA P33 - 1500mAh - 7.2V Li-Ion" and performs better than my original Canon BP-511 (which is normal because this only has a capacity of 1100 mAh).
PS: I do have another problem with the batteries in the battery grip (I wonder if someone else has had similar problems?). The original Canon battery fits easy in both the slots of the battery grip, the VARTA battery also fits into both slots, BUT is will only extract easily from the left slot (if I insert it the right slot, then it is very difficult to get it out...). Physical dimensions - with the naked eye - seem identical though...
Malandan From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2004, 380 posts, RR: 16 Reply 5, posted (7 years 2 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 772 times:
Sebastian.
Well Mick has the good news and Kevin the bad.
I'm using four of 7day shop's generic batteries wih my 20D and have no trouble after several recharges.
The batteries are marked DB02 LCNV05SO for what it's worth.
Strangely I too bought my first 1 GB card from the same source but chose the slightly dearer Scandisk Ultra II based on my experience with smaller cards of the same make and type.
Malcolm.
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JRadier From Netherlands, joined Sep 2004, 4597 posts, RR: 51 Reply 6, posted (7 years 2 weeks 10 hours ago) and read 754 times:
I have bought some from gsm-welt.de and they are superb. They just do what they should do, give my cam some life. I've heard of several other people that bought them as well and they didn't have any problems either
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Flyingzacko From Germany, joined May 2005, 583 posts, RR: 6 Reply 7, posted (7 years 2 weeks 10 hours ago) and read 754 times:
Thanks so far guys. I guess I'll order one or two of the generic ones and then see how they serve me. I'll let you know for sure though. As far as the CF card is concerned, I already got a 1GB Sandisk Ultra II a while back, but I'm still waiting for my 70-200L f4 which I'll get for my birthday this friday.
Cheers,
Sebastian
Canon 40D + 24-70 f/2.8 L + 70-200 f/4 L + Speedlite 430EX
DC10Tim From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2005, 1405 posts, RR: 16 Reply 8, posted (7 years 2 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 744 times:
Hi Sebastian,
Just to add to what others have said, I bought a generic Canon battery a while back for my 300D and it was about a quarter the cost of the real thing and is far better than the "genuine" ones.
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