Canon batteries and after market batteries?

[Inoran]

Hi does anybody have a preference. I heard that the after market ones can sometimes lead to problems with the camera and that the canon batteries, although expensive, last a little longer. anybody have any problems using the cheapo batteries off ebay?

thanks

 

[djbobbyrhodes]

I'm using aftermarket batteries with my T2i, and I love them. If they don't last as long I haven't noticed yet. Currently rocking two off brand batteries inside an aftermarket grip (with two more as a backup). Been shooting a lot of live events lately, and haven't had to change the batteries midshow yet! The cost to benefit ratio of buying the expensive OEM batteries isn't quite there for me.

$40 for an OEM Batt.
$5 for an aftermarket.

The performance I have gotten out of the cheapo batteries has been nothing less than adequate.

 

[Chris Santucci]

I recently picked up a few chipped aftermarket batteries that seem to be working fine. These aren't the super-cheapo batteries, but allow for monitoring of battery charge level.

 

[Skilled]

I prefer the canons. The aftermarket ones I use dont eject like the canons ones do. Makes it hard to get out of my battery grip.

 

[Chris Santucci]

The Maxtek batteries I have behave identically to the Canon batteries I have, but I don't use a battery grip, FYI.

 

[harry-O]

i've been using chipped non-Canon batteries since last summer and not had a problem. one is a (presumably fake) Canon badged LP-E6 1800mAh from HKG, and two of them are generic, non-branded batteries rated at 2100mAh.
they charge on the Canon mains charger and give an accurate 'remaining power' display on the 5D mk2.

 

[Exact]

I've got 10 o these and they are working perfectly. They charge on the Canon charger, have unique serial numbers so can be registered with the camera.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350368476825&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_922

I've even ordered some more. They record for a full 32GB card on both 5D2 and 7D.

 

[24Peter]

I recently picked up a few chipped aftermarket batteries that seem to be working fine. These aren't the super-cheapo batteries, but allow for monitoring of battery charge level.

Ditto.

 

[Revoflite]

I recently bought "blumax" replacement battery but it only lasts half or 2/3(at best) time of genuine canon battery. I can say it also by much shorter time it needs to fully charge.

 

[Chris Santucci]

As an update to my posts, we're noticing the Maxtek batteries I have do not last as long as the Canon batteries in the 5DMKII.

 

[adolgin]

We just received a shipment of SWIT LP-E6 style batteries http://dolgin.net/zen_dolgin/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=89

 

[evilken]

The Energizer LPe6 replacement works fine in my experience though I haven't used it enough to confirm if it lasts as long.

 

[Inoran]

I just tested some aftermarket batteries that I got, here. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...T#ht_500wt_922

Battery life said it was full all the way until it ran out, 1.5 hours later. So although they give you the battery sign, it doesn't mean its right. beware of some of these chipped aftermarkets.

 

[steev'sHVX]

i bought a few cheapos and they wont allow the camera to display the battery level. i would make the decsion depending on the size of your wallet and the importance of your shot

 

[Chris Santucci]

We just received a shipment of SWIT LP-E6 style batteries http://dolgin.net/zen_dolgin/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=89

I'm finding these SWIT LP-E6 batteries are lasting about 1/4 as long as the Canon LP-E6 batteries.

 

[adolgin]

Chris, this is very odd, as in my book SWIT is the best 3d party battery manufacturer. It sounds like you got a lemon. In case you want to give SWIT another try and order here, I promise to make sure you are happy with it. If not, send it back, I will pay for shipping both ways.

 

[ROCKMORE]

wont allow the camera to display the battery level
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I have a MALIBAH LP-E6 and it performs as well as my original Canon battery including display function. I guess each 3rd party battery may be different.

 

[Chris Santucci]

I have a MALIBAH LP-E6 and it performs as well as my original Canon battery including display function. I guess each 3rd party battery may be different.

I think it's hit or miss with these non OEM batteries.

 

[kostas]

I have just purchased 2 Phottix Titan batteries that appear to work just like the original ones.

 

[Chris Santucci]

Chris, this is very odd, as in my book SWIT is the best 3d party battery manufacturer. It sounds like you got a lemon. In case you want to give SWIT another try and order here, I promise to make sure you are happy with it. If not, send it back, I will pay for shipping both ways.

OK, thanks! The batteries are on the way.