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01/18/2004 03:28:45 PM · #1 |
Hi all,
I was looking through various sites to find out if there was a cheaper place to get the BP-512 battery that works with my Digital Rebel. There's a LOT of difference. Where the original battery from Canon goes for 70-90 dollars Canadian, there's a guy on eBay who is selling an after market package of TWO batteries for 17 dollars American! That's a heck of a difference in price!
My question is, what's the difference in quality, and is there any risk to my equipment (charger or, god forbid, camera) in using the cheap no name batteries?
Thanks for your input!
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01/18/2004 03:43:10 PM · #2 |
I personally went for the Canon battery. I paid about $40. for it.
I know there are people that use aftermarket batteries with no problems. But with the $900. camera, why take the chance for a difference of $10 dollars.
I'd be real skeptical about batteries that are so cheap... |
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01/18/2004 03:48:31 PM · #3 |
If they are from ebay, they could be pre-used. If this guy has used them a lot, their charge would be a lot lower than a new battery.
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01/18/2004 04:11:40 PM · #4 |
I purchased two from someone on ebay (paid around $18.00), they came in a sealed blister pack type package, are identical to the battery that came with my 10D, I have used them in the camera and I have not had any problems at all. (These batteries did, however, come from overseas - don't know what, if any, difference that may make.)
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01/18/2004 04:17:32 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by TerryGee:
I personally went for the Canon battery. I paid about $40. for it.
I know there are people that use aftermarket batteries with no problems. But with the $900. camera, why take the chance for a difference of $10 dollars.
I'd be real skeptical about batteries that are so cheap... |
ditto ditto..
I did the same and would give the same advice. If your going for something other then Canon just use caution. |
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01/18/2004 04:56:16 PM · #6 |
I bought a non-Canon battery on ebay.ca for C$35.00. I've been alternately using it with the Canon brand since Sept. I don't see any difference and it hasn't affected my camera.
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01/18/2004 04:59:17 PM · #7 |
I bought two generic batteries on E-Bay for $13 a piece. I have had no problems with them. They keep their charge nicely. I only use them as back ups. I wasn't ready to pay the premium price tag requested by Canon.
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01/18/2004 04:59:20 PM · #8 |
Thanks all.
I'd feel better using stuff that was guaranteed myself, but when the prices are so radical (less than 50% of the cost) you kinda have to wonder. Still, it seems at least some have had success. Hmm...
I appreciate all the input... think I'll go with the Canon original if at all possible.
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01/18/2004 05:08:26 PM · #9 |
I would be very careful buying 3rd party batteries especially from somewhere like ebay.
Some mobile phone users have lived to regret opting for cheap batteries. //www.theregister.co.uk/content/68/33828.html |
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01/18/2004 05:09:39 PM · #10 |
For a shopping list of hobby equipment, is it really worth it to nickel and dime your way?
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01/18/2004 05:12:51 PM · #11 |
It is if you only have a nickel and a dime, like me :P
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01/18/2004 05:13:03 PM · #12 |
| I bought a couple from Wal-Mart for 25 bucks each, a real steal. They charged up and hold up just as good as the Cannon batteries I have. I've found no difference. I won't buy batteries off EBay for many of the reasons mentioned above. |
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01/18/2004 05:25:37 PM · #13 |
I agree, when you're buying from ebay you have to be extra cautious. I bought it from an ebay store with a good reputation, at least that's what my gut feeling told me. They have an online store as well with their location, email addr and a toll free number to contact them.
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01/18/2004 05:32:27 PM · #14 |
It is when there's no substantial difference. The measurobators at DPReview.com give them the thumbs up, so I'm happy :)
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
For a shopping list of hobby equipment, is it really worth it to nickel and dime your way? |
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01/18/2004 08:17:14 PM · #15 |
I purchased this battery off of eBay and have had no issues with it at all. It actually last longer than the one that came with my Digital Rebel.
I bet you would be surprised how many of these different brand batteries come off of the same assembly line. Canon isn't a battery manufacturer so you know they are just branding someones else's batteries with their name anyway.
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01/18/2004 08:18:20 PM · #16 |
i dont have a rebel, i have a 10D so i hope i can still post ;)
i got the digipower replacement bp-511 from amazon for 29.95 and it outlasts my canon by a good bit.
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01/18/2004 09:02:28 PM · #17 |
I would be careful though, I know that Nikon has warned about cheap batteries that could explode since a safety component is missing in the cheap batteries. I would assume the same thing is possible with Canon batteries.
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01/18/2004 09:03:41 PM · #18 |
I agree with spazmo, although i have a sony, it specifically says in the manual, "Use of non-Sony batteries voids warrenty." Check if your canon says that as well.
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