Canon Li ion BP 511 Battery (1 Viewer)

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allan smith

Member

• Jul 19, 2007

• #1

I wish to buy a second battery for my Canon 300D.
The Canon own brand battery appears to be quite expensive.
My question is " Do I buy the Canon or a compatable brand " ?
I have heard reports of compatables leaking etc! and I do not want to cause any problems with the camera body.

I would welcome any observations from Canon users.
Thanks Allan

 

mike from ebbw

Well-known member

• Jul 19, 2007

• #2

Hi Allan,welcome to the Birdforum.I also use a 300d and in addition to the Canon battery I bought two compatible batteries off ebay for £12.They last as long as the Canon battery and show no signs of leaking.I have used them for about 10 months.The name on the batteries is "Replace".Hope this helps,Mike.


http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/sea...ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1&fsoo=1

 

Last edited: Jul 19, 2007

Keith Reeder

Watch the birdie...

• Jul 19, 2007

• #3

I use compatibles in my 30Ds all the time - usually from 7dayshop - and I can't fault 'em.

I've got eight batteries now, and only two are originals.

This is my usual choice, and it fits the 300D too: http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=100915

£10 for two!

 

Last edited: Jul 19, 2007

tdodd

Just call me Tim

• Jul 20, 2007

• #4

+1 for 7dayshop.

 

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baillieswells

Well-known member

• Jul 20, 2007

• #5

I use 7 day shop all the time for my spare batteries (For Canon 350D and 400D) and have never had any problems. I am led to believe that the batteries which leaked or exploded were fake Canon batteries

 

reptilian

Well-known member

• Jul 20, 2007

• #6

i have used third party batteries for my 20d off ebay with no problems whatsoever. i have 3 third party batteries altogether along with 3 canon brand. cant remember the seller but he was uk based on ebay.
i found the ebay batteries higher capacity than the original canon ones at 1500mah but you can now get 1800mah capacity. mine work fine and outlast the canon ones. hope this helps?

 

Tectortony

Well-known member

• Jul 20, 2007

• #7

7 dayshop their batteries ARE GOOD and the prices are better !!!

 

Saphire

Christine

• Jul 20, 2007

• #8

I also bought mine from 7dayshop 2 for £9.99 They seem to be no different to Canons in holding a charge.

 

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Henry B

Well-known member

• Jul 20, 2007

• #9

7Dayshop4me2.rok.

 

Cashie

Hello folks

• Jul 20, 2007

• #10

Yep, I use 7dayshop batteries too no probs.

 

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allan smith

Member

• Jul 20, 2007

• #11

Canon BP 511 Battery

Thanks to everyone who replied to my earlier question.
I have just ordered two from 7 day shop £9.99 plus postage.

Allan