Hi all:
I realize that there has been quite a bit written about non-Canon batteries. Just want to add a few additional things. First off, I would always recommend the Canon batteries because of the chip that they have that tells us just what is happening, BUT...depending on the kind of knock off battery that you have, they can be very useful, especially in emergencies.
I have two knock off batteries that I purchased on line that came with 2 chargers for a total price of like $70 including shipping. True, you can't tell where you are with regard to remaining battery life, but they do work pretty good.
As an example, I just shot over an hour with continuous video. I shot on my Kingston 133 32GB for 5 continuous 12 minute videos. On the 6 segment it stopped right at the 11:30 so it almost made it for 6 12 minute clips. The only problem with video versus stills, is that you don't want the camera to stop (run out of battery) right during a very important part.
I always put the INFO button on to see my elapsed time and you can also watch the top display of your camera to see approximately how much time or space you have left on your card.
I realize that there has been quite a bit written about non-Canon batteries. Just want to add a few additional things. First off, I would always recommend the Canon batteries because of the chip that they have that tells us just what is happening, BUT...depending on the kind of knock off battery that you have, they can be very useful, especially in emergencies.
I have two knock off batteries that I purchased on line that came with 2 chargers for a total price of like $70 including shipping. True, you can't tell where you are with regard to remaining battery life, but they do work pretty good.
As an example, I just shot over an hour with continuous video. I shot on my Kingston 133 32GB for 5 continuous 12 minute videos. On the 6 segment it stopped right at the 11:30 so it almost made it for 6 12 minute clips. The only problem with video versus stills, is that you don't want the camera to stop (run out of battery) right during a very important part.
I always put the INFO button on to see my elapsed time and you can also watch the top display of your camera to see approximately how much time or space you have left on your card.
