speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

I can not say, because I do not have any experience with 3rd party batteries ( I don't trust them), but a lot of folks do like them and are happy with them. But it may be a good idea to wait 'til somebody can tell you which one of the 3rd party batteries are the most trust worthy!

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

I have been using cheap batteries in Canon cameras for years without any problems.

Basil Loc: New Mexico

I've been using $27 Wasabi batteries along with my Canon batteries for about a year now. If there's any major difference (besides price) I haven't seen it.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

I know that but do not bother, the only usb plug in chargers I have are the quick charge device specific types. And except for the one for my Android phone (plugged in next to the bed for use at night) my wife has all of them, she uses about 5 devices for her games and has a habit of "misplacing" chargers or cords so they all migrate to her. Every so often I find one, under the cushions, in the laundry basket etc. Sort of like an Easter Egg hunt.

Islandgal Loc: Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Canada

This is good to know, thank you!

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

LP-E6 batteries were introduced around 2012, along with the 5D Mark II. They've since become the standard in Canon's larger models and a slightly higher capacity LP-E6N version was released along with the 7D Mark II.

Because these new cameras have circuitry, chips and firmware... the first ones from third party manufacturers were not compatible with the Canon charger and gave limited battery status/health info in the camera. But now five years later the third party manufacturers have - for the large part - decoded and reverse engineered the originals and are making "clones" that are pretty much identical to the OEM.

If you only need one spare... maybe the few extra $ for the OEM is worth the cost. If you're like me and have a dozen of them (four apiece for three cameras with battery grips), the less expensive third party batts are a lot more attractive!

In fact, I bought all my LP-E6 years ago... when the 3rd party were crap to be avoided. So I only have OEM. And they cost me an arm and a leg.

But in the past with earlier cameras using BP511A and similar I bought a lot of third party batteries and never had the slightest problem with them. In fact, some of them were higher capacity than the OEM BP511A.

Today I wouldn't hesitate much over the 3rd party LP-E6 clones. I would just confirm they're compatible with my Canon chargers and offer full function in the camera and only purchase from a reputable and well-established store such as B&H, Adorama, Amazon Direct, etc. that backs up the products they sell.

Someone made the point, and it's true, that batteries are probably mostly made in just a few factories and get different labels slapped on them. In fact, someone posted a photo of the box from a brand new Canon LP-E17 here recently... and the fine print on it said the battery was made by Sony! Go figure!

Kroy

Been using third party batteries for my personal as well as my business' and my clients' equipment for years, generally without issue. We use them on our old 7D but also G30s, G40s, as well as for non-Canon brands (an arsenal of Sony gear and Sony-compatible battery devices such as LED lights). There is indeed a difference between the manufacturers, and as pointed out here before, Wasabi tends to have a pretty decent reputation. I also use POWWER LP-E6, which actually has a higher 2600 mAh rating compared to Canon's own 1800 (have not noticed a real world difference however, not even in burst).
I also have good experiences with Digital NC and Kastar.

It's true that some third party makers don't last quite as long as the OEM Canons, but once again, your mileage may vary. In our day to day operations, the difference is very minimal - or even not noticeable. For the significantly lower cost, you can buy a bunch and keep them around in case you do run out of juice a bit early. At no point did we ever experience a significant issue such as only getting half the photos or video compared to OEM Canon. I would estimate that at MOST, the difference was about 20% less performance, and those were the cheapest ones (don't even recall the manufacturers name).

I highly recommend you check out the reviews on Amazon for each one you are considering. If it says "Verified Purchase", you can be pretty sure it's a legit review.

CeeJay Loc: Southeast PA

Hey Jerry, I use the same ones. Never a problem in my Canons

JanIDAHO

Glad to see Wasabi comments are positive. Just got a Wasabi charger +2 batteries and a car-charger cord which will be very handy in upcoming trip across Central Oregon. I'm new to DSLR, just got a EOS Rebel T6 and starting the learning curve. Glad I found this forum.

warenka

I've used third-party batteries for years and rarely had a problem. The batteries that come with new cameras probably come from the same source and you may occasionally find a dud there as well. Make sure you fully charge any new battery before you use it in a camera. Some batteries, original or not, may hold their charge somewhat longer than others-so what? Buy two of them and you are still ahead price-wise.

londonfire Loc: NY to NC

As could a Canon or Nikon battery...

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

Go with the Wasabi batteries I've been using since 2010 all of them have out lasted 2 OEM" Canon batteries. Best of all you get 2 Wasabi batteries and a charger for $25.00 US dollars a great deal.

PGHphoto Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

First, you will find it helpful to use the UHH search facility above and search on 'battery' . This topic has been covered a LOT in the last 4 or 5 weeks !

So now for my 2 cents . I have been using aftermarket batteries for more than 20 years in Canon bodies with absolutely no issues whatsoever. My latest bodies, a 5DII and a 70D have run almost exclusively on aftermarket batteries. Again - no issues. You need to do some research and make sure the batteries you purchase have at least the same MaH rating as the Canon batteries. If the rating is higher - the batteries will last longer in use. The 4 current Vivitar branded batteries I have in use have a MaH rating more than 25% higher than the Canon branded batteries and last a LOT longer. The cost was less than half that of the Canons.

In one of those previous threads, I asked if anybody had ANY warranty related problem with aftermarket batteries and received not a single instance of trouble reported. (most stories come under the 'I know a guy who knew a guy that had a problem...' category). The fear that Canon won't honor warranty claims because of bad batteries is somewhat legit but if your camera is not under factory warranty - over a year old - you have nothing to lose.

Remember, Canon batteries are NOT manufactured by Canon and often those battery manufactures market the same battery under other names. A good google search can reveal those branded batteries, and at the time of my purchase I found that Vivitar was selling their branded batteries from the same manufacturer that makes Canon branded batteries ! If you are seeing some batteries under $10, I would exercise caution before purchasing them. However, there are some extremely good batteries available under $30. Stick with manufacturers like Wasabi or Vivitar who have a known good track record.

Just my experience...

Had2 Loc: Long Island, NY

I bought some third party batteries some time ago for my EOS 20d, and, after a while, the battery level always showed they were low even though they were fully charged in the auxiliary Canon battery grip. I understand this was a known problem. I am sticking to Canon OEM in my 70d.

Kissel vonKeister Loc: Georgia

Go ahead. They all come from the same place.