Canon battery or clone?
Sep 24, 2018 13:32:32 #
ballsafire
Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana
A Canon battery sells for a great deal more than other simular batteries with strange names. I have bought clones for very low prices but they stick inside the camera when I want to charge the battery; I have to pluck at it with my finger tips trying to dislodge it, even used a stronger tooth pick to help. I don't have much experience using clones -- does anyone out there not have this problem with the Canon Rebels' T1i/500D? If you use clones which ones would you recommend to buy? I'm tired of picking out the battery from my camera. Thanks in advance.
Sep 24, 2018 14:08:34 #
TBerwick
Loc: Houston, Texas
I shoot Nikon, but I would imagine the issue is the same. I had a couple of the clone batteries for a Nikon D5000 that I forgot on the charger one week. I didn't notice a problem until I put it in the camera and it was a tough fit. Upon removal I noticed that the case was slightly warped from the overcharging. My general rule of thumb was to be sure to remove batteries from the charger when they were finished and NEVER recharge in the camera, even with OEM batteries.
Sep 24, 2018 14:51:52 #
ballsafire
Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana
TBerwick wrote:
I shoot Nikon, but I would imagine the issue is the same. I had a couple of the clone batteries for a Nikon D5000 that I forgot on the charger one week. I didn't notice a problem until I put it in the camera and it was a tough fit. Upon removal I noticed that the case was slightly warped from the overcharging. My general rule of thumb was to be sure to remove batteries from the charger when they were finished and NEVER recharge in the camera, even with OEM batteries.
With mine it's the connection (metal strips) that seems to hold the battery in and then I have to go through the prying and shaking routine.
Sep 24, 2018 16:19:15 #
ballsafire wrote:
A Canon battery sells for a great deal more than o... (show quote)
If that is a common thing with that battery, I would toss that thing in the trash! You obviously got what you paid for, not worth destroying your camera over.
I have never used any third party batteries, but lots of folks are happy with them. I think one of the brands many people use is Wasabi.
Sep 24, 2018 16:21:36 #
I have five Lenmar batteries I use in my Canon T1i grip, along with one OEM.
They work fine.
They work fine.
Sep 24, 2018 16:38:20 #
I would never consider buying third party batteries for my Canon.
Canon camera ca £2000. Canon battery ca £70, third party battery £10-20. Saving £50-60 if one buys third party.
I've had my current Canon for about 10 years now and take ca 10,000 shots per year. In that time I have only had to purchase one replacement battery.
Does not make much financial sense to use third party does it?
Risks with third party:-
might invalidate warranty
no guarantee of exactly the same performance as Canon
overheating of battery could cause all sort of problems.
Canon camera ca £2000. Canon battery ca £70, third party battery £10-20. Saving £50-60 if one buys third party.
I've had my current Canon for about 10 years now and take ca 10,000 shots per year. In that time I have only had to purchase one replacement battery.
Does not make much financial sense to use third party does it?
Risks with third party:-
might invalidate warranty
no guarantee of exactly the same performance as Canon
overheating of battery could cause all sort of problems.
Sep 25, 2018 06:26:45 #
I felt like Canon pulled a stunt on me when I bought my 77D direct from Canon when it first came out; I tried repeatedly to buy a spare from and kept getting the message they’d sold out. I needed a spare to use for the one time event for which I bought the camera. I considered buying a clone but after reading warnings from Canon and from reviewers I chickened out. I looked on eBay and found a new Canon battery from a 100% rated seller. Right before the event the battery I ordered from Canon came in so I have three, and don’t regret holding out for the OEM batteries.
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Sep 25, 2018 09:17:19 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've used off brands in everything for years with no problems.
Ditto!
Sep 25, 2018 09:17:43 #
I've had problems with batter charge time with both my Canon cameras, a T2i , and an SX280 HS. I purchased aftermarket batteries from Kastar, and OSTI on amazon, both brands had better batteries than the stock Canon batteries.
I've also read on the internet, that you can cover the middle contact on the battery with tape, to solve charging issues on Canon batteries.
As far as sticking issues, both Canon, and aftermarket stick for me, I think its just the pocket, and spring on Canon cameras.
I've also read on the internet, that you can cover the middle contact on the battery with tape, to solve charging issues on Canon batteries.
As far as sticking issues, both Canon, and aftermarket stick for me, I think its just the pocket, and spring on Canon cameras.
Sep 25, 2018 09:17:58 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've used off brands in everything for years with no problems.
Same with me. I've been told all batteries are made in China so it's not like you can "buy American." I suppose some Chinese manufactures have better quality controls than others but I've used odd brands like Turnigy and China Hobby for years without problem.
Sep 25, 2018 09:24:18 #
ballsafire wrote:
A Canon battery sells for a great deal more than o... (show quote)
If it is getting stuck it probably has a swollen cell snd probably isn't going to hold a charge half as log as it is supposed to. That has been my experience. I recommend disposing it and buying Canon batteries.
Sep 25, 2018 09:25:35 #
ballsafire wrote:
A Canon battery sells for a great deal more than o... (show quote)
I have used 3rd party for yeas with no problems. I hope they cause my Canon 7D to explode, thatway it will be a great reason to upgrade to a mk 2
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