Canon batteries
May 15, 2017 06:22:49 #
My 70D Canon batteries have chips in them, allowing the camera to recognize them. I use aftermarket batteries, and they work well, but the camera does not recognize, thus does not provide remaining charge level.
May 15, 2017 06:25:38 #
My latest 3rd party batteries, are from Wasabi and I have had very good luck.
May 15, 2017 06:37:08 #
You know I hear people all the time saying 3rd batteries will ruin your camera. I have yet to to see any camera ruined by batteries. Other than
having a battery leak and any brand can do that. I even talked to a camera repair facility and they have never seen one either.
having a battery leak and any brand can do that. I even talked to a camera repair facility and they have never seen one either.
May 15, 2017 07:10:12 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
robertjerl wrote:
I use Wasabi Power batteries in my 6D and 7DII, an... (show quote)
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May 15, 2017 07:11:18 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
jeep_daddy wrote:
They won't last half as long as real Canon batteries. Stick with OEM Canon batteries. I've bought some of the cheapies and they don't last as long, and half of them wouldn't even take a charge after using just a couple of times.
I don't believe that for a second.
May 15, 2017 07:21:36 #
nat wrote:
I am shooting a lot of live view now because of bad eyesight, and batteries are being eaten up. I have a Canon 7D. B&H sells the 7D battery LC-E6 for $67. I just saw some LP-E6 batteries on Amazon for just $25 with the claim that they fit the 7D. Do you think it is safe to buy the cheaper batteries? I'm on a tight budget, but don't want to risk harming the camera.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
I've used Rayovac and Wasabi batteries. After three years, the Rayovac battery was starting to swell enough to make it slightly hard to get it out of the camera. At that point, I pitched it, but up to that point it was very similar to the Canon battery in how long it would hold up. The Wasabi batteries don't seem to last as long under the same shooting conditions. I haven't had them long enough to see if they'll swell over time.
I still have my Canon battery after all this time. No swelling (yet), and still holds a charge pretty well although I think it's not holding up like it once did. Probably time to break down and replace it.
May 15, 2017 07:31:12 #
londonfire
Loc: NY to NC
I've bought probably 75 aftermarket eBay batteries and the only issue I've ever had with any of them is losing them.
May 15, 2017 07:40:40 #
I own Canon:7d MII and 5D MIII. I have 3 Canon LP - E6 batteries. When I go on a shoot all are fully charged. Seldom, has a battery run out of a charge, but I always have one in reserve. When purchased, the 5D MIII was $3500 and the 7D MII was $1900. Saving $30 or $40 on a non-Canon battery and risking damage or quality does not seem to make financial sense to me. I do know that B & H sells Watson batteries and recommends them to consumers. It's not that I distrust B & H, my choice is to use Canon accessories.
Mark
Mark
nat wrote:
I am shooting a lot of live view now because of bad eyesight, and batteries are being eaten up. I have a Canon 7D. B&H sells the 7D battery LC-E6 for $67. I just saw some LP-E6 batteries on Amazon for just $25 with the claim that they fit the 7D. Do you think it is safe to buy the cheaper batteries? I'm on a tight budget, but don't want to risk harming the camera.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
May 15, 2017 08:02:18 #
machia
Loc: NJ
I've been using off-brand batteries in my Canon for 3 years now , no problems at all .
May 15, 2017 08:20:46 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've used third party batteries in everything for years. No problem. I have a set like below for all my cameras.
https://smile.amazon.com/BM-Premium-2-Pack-Batteries-Charger/dp/B005AY9278/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494762624&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=Canon+7D+batteries&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/BM-Premium-2-Pack-Batteries-Charger/dp/B005AY9278/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494762624&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=Canon+7D+batteries&psc=1
May 15, 2017 08:28:26 #
I have been using 3rd party batteries for some time now. Only had one problem with a battery which was hard to remove from the camera, it was swollen up. When I took it out could see the the surface wasn't flat and that's want made it hard to remove. I had that battery for four years, it paid for itself many times over. But for the price you pay, why not replace the batteries every few years. It's cheap enough. As far as shooting time, I shoot football and hockey games and average anywhere from 350-650 shots in large RAW format with no problem what soever. So I would say go with third party and check them from time to time that their shape hasn't changed. The camera I have is the 7D mk II.
May 15, 2017 08:55:36 #
I just bought two Vivitar batteries for my 7D MKII. they work as if they were canon. besides canon does not make their batteries a third party does
May 15, 2017 09:30:52 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Sometimes when you buy a brand new camera as a deluxe kit from B&H, they give you a free travel bag, SD card, and a free extra Watson battery. The camera itself has the OEM battery. I guess, if you get these items free of charge, it can't be all bad. I've seen this offer on Brand new Nikon D7200 cameras from B&H.
May 15, 2017 09:31:12 #
ft wrote:
B & H also sells Watson batteries as alternatives to Canon. They list them under accessories for Canon cameras. I have used them without complaint for years, mainly because I trust B & H wouldn't be providing batteries that would harm the cameras they sell, nor void the warrantees, etc. The Watson work fine at half the price of OEM batteries.
I agree! I had a Watson battery included as a bonus when I purchased my 7DII from B&H. I have never had issues with the battery.
May 15, 2017 11:56:53 #
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