Off brand batteries for Canon 77d
Nov 19, 2018 16:15:49 #
I recently (today) purchased a Canon 77d and 64gb Sandisk from Amazon. Great deal -- $588 for both. However, I held off on buying 2 LP-E17 batteries for it for the following reason..... every off brand battery came with its own charger (which I figure I should not need) and which stipulates that they will not display on camera how much charge they have and that they must be charged with their own charger. No batteries seem to be sold without their included charger. Only Canon batteries seem to be available and they are very expensive. Any advice on this ??
Nov 19, 2018 16:41:05 #
I have used Canon, Watson, and Power 2000 batteries in my Canons for years. They all charge just fine in the Canon charger and give all the usual read-outs when in the camera. Never a problem. The only battery failure I have ever had was a Canon battery.
Use a good quality 3rd party battery and you should be fine. I would stay away from the real cheapo deals. BTW, Canon does not make its own batteries. They are made by Panasonic. At least, the LP-E6N batteries are.
Use a good quality 3rd party battery and you should be fine. I would stay away from the real cheapo deals. BTW, Canon does not make its own batteries. They are made by Panasonic. At least, the LP-E6N batteries are.
Nov 19, 2018 17:11:55 #
graybeard wrote:
I recently (today) purchased a Canon 77d and 64gb ... (show quote)
That LP-E17 battery is unique in That Canon "chip matches" that battery to Canons own charger. Generic batteries will NOT charge in the Canon charger, so all generic versions of that particular battery MUST use their own charger. Look for Canon to conti ue this trend with new generation batteries as they come out. Its their way of making you buy their own batteries.
SOME of the generic batteries will charge in the Canon charger but many others will not.
Nov 19, 2018 19:53:49 #
graybeard wrote:
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Charge display is a function of remaining battery strength and is an electrical measurement, not a function of battery.
Nov 19, 2018 21:34:11 #
MT Shooter wrote:
That LP-E17 battery is unique in That Canon "chip matches" that battery to Canons own charger. Generic batteries will NOT charge in the Canon charger, so all generic versions of that particular battery MUST use their own charger. Look for Canon to conti ue this trend with new generation batteries as they come out. Its their way of making you buy their own batteries.
SOME of the generic batteries will charge in the Canon charger but many others will not.
SOME of the generic batteries will charge in the Canon charger but many others will not.
Interesting! I knew that some off-brand batteries were not chipped to give the typical read-outs but this is the first that I have heard that charging with the Canon charger would be an issue. Just the same, Canon prices being what they are, buying generics with their own charger may still be a better deal, as long as the buyer isn't concerned that they probably will not communicate with the camera as the Canons will.
Nov 20, 2018 00:48:18 #
Thanks for your help. Not surprised that Canon would try to steer you toward its own batteries. WTH do they have to cost so much ??
Nov 20, 2018 01:41:56 #
graybeard wrote:
Simply because they know once you buy their camera you'll most likely buy their batteries. Price is a factor of what the market "will bear" not their cost.Not surprised that Canon would try to steer you toward its own batteries. WTH do they have to cost so much ??
Nov 20, 2018 05:57:45 #
I have never had a problem charging off-brand batteries in a Canon charger and have never had an off-brand battery not inidcate remaining charge in the display.
Nov 20, 2018 06:06:29 #
billnikon
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graybeard wrote:
I recently (today) purchased a Canon 77d and 64gb ... (show quote)
GEE, let's see, you spend thousands on name brand camera's and you want to put a CHEAP battery in it.
Nov 20, 2018 06:53:44 #
graybeard wrote:
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https://www.apotelyt.com/camera-power/canon-77d-battery
Read this article, it should answer any questions as to why you should buy the Canon battery. Key word to look for in the article? "Assurance."
Nov 20, 2018 09:03:01 #
graybeard wrote:
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I own the 77d, and I use the PowerExtra batteries. I don't even use the LP-E17 battery that came with the camera.
The PowerExtra batteries work perfectly and have a much longer charge life than the originals.
I bought two batteries and the charger from Amazon for $18.99.
My 77d displays the battery's charge status. I highly recommend these batteries.
Nov 20, 2018 09:07:37 #
billnikon wrote:
GEE, let's see, you spend thousands on name brand camera's and you want to put a CHEAP battery in it.
The 77d does NOT cost thousands!
PowerExtra batteries are not cheap; they are reasonably priced and inexpensive, and they work exceptionally well in my 77d.
The Canon batteries are outrageously overpriced.
Nov 20, 2018 10:00:40 #
I have the 77D and use Wasabi batteries, yes it does require me to use the charger that come with the batteries however, they work awesome and it is worth an extra small charger, plus the one I purchased came with a car attachment. Also, if I am just out for the day no charger required, I only pack it for weekend trips or a longer vacation. And, of course, I got it on Amazon.
Give them a try I think you will be happy. Good luck with your camera, I love mine.
Give them a try I think you will be happy. Good luck with your camera, I love mine.
Nov 20, 2018 11:15:31 #
I've used generic batteries in everything for years, with no problems.
Nov 20, 2018 11:24:58 #
graybeard wrote:
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I saw a You Tube review that praised the camera but said that it had poor battery life . . . true??
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