does any one know if i can use generic batteries also how good are they there is loads on ebay
but it seems sense to buy 3 batteries instead of battery grip .
does any one know if i can use generic batteries also how good are they there is loads on ebay
but it seems sense to buy 3 batteries instead of battery grip .
Yes, you can certainly use generic batteries...but the quality can be rather variable.
Some people recommend the Inca brand of batteries (qualitycamera.com.au has the BP-511a for $49.95, and I've had some Merkury-branded batteries in my 50D for the last couple of years, and they've been great, but no-one seems to sell them anymore (I got 4 for $80).
Alternatively, Phottix sells a BP-511a for $22.27. I ordered a couple last week, and will need to see how they compare to the Merkuries and genuine Canon batteries when they turn up.
I got my BP-511a generic from Battery World $55.00 and is as good as the genuine.
Be careful with generics, some won't charge in the genuine canon charger
I use a phottix battery with my 50d and it seems to work as well as my original battery, just at a fraction of the price.
Bought it for about $15 from these guys.
EDIT: I charge it with the normal canon charger that came with my 50d..
Last edited by joele; 18-07-2010 at 7:51pm.
I bought 4 aftermarket BP511As for my 5D, costing $11 and $14 bucks for 2 different brands via online battery sellers in Aus
shot well over 80k actuations on them, and lasts a bit longer than the Canon ones
I have 2 batteries I got frm HK for my 30D and now they are seeing duty in my 50D without fault, I haven't had any problems with them charging up with the original canon charger I am certainly happy with the generics.
Last edited by hus; 18-07-2010 at 8:38pm.
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Canon 50D, Tamron 70-200 f/2.8, A very bright light, EF 50 f1.8, Tamron 17-50 f2.8
I have two genuine and one cheapie for my 7D, they perform pretty similar for me.
Here is a thread about the 7D batteries on the same topic, most of the info is relevant.
I have been using 3rd party batteries along side Canon batteries for a few years now and honestly I can't tell the difference..
Inca, Phottix and Momax is what I'm using..
Jurgen
Canon 50D~20D~G11
http://www.pbase.com/jurgentreue
I have found "Battery World" excellent for all types of batteries. Service, quality, availability - all the boxes tick. ps I have a Canon 40-D and a Canon Mk 5D. I think they are Australia-wide.