New Battery Needed
Apr 20, 2020 00:42:28 #
I have a Canon 80D which is about 3 years old and has the original Canon battery which came with it. I fear the battery is failing because after charging for over 24 hrs, the camera reports a 60% charge and after taking 80 photos I have only 2 bars left.
Here is my question. I was ready to pay the $63 B&H wants for an QEM battery. Several people have recommended I try a Wasabi battery. A single battery is $10.99 vs $63. Now I know when things sound too good to be true, they usually are. There has to be a reason the OEM is so much more money.
Anyone have any experience with Wasabi batteries who can shed some light on this?
Thanks to all who respond
Here is my question. I was ready to pay the $63 B&H wants for an QEM battery. Several people have recommended I try a Wasabi battery. A single battery is $10.99 vs $63. Now I know when things sound too good to be true, they usually are. There has to be a reason the OEM is so much more money.
Anyone have any experience with Wasabi batteries who can shed some light on this?
Thanks to all who respond
Apr 20, 2020 01:14:34 #
authorizeduser wrote:
I have a Canon 80D which is about 3 years old and ... (show quote)
I use Wasabi batteries a lot they are good, not as good as the OEM but the OEM you are paying $50 more for the name Canon. Wasabi usually come in two packs with a charger for $23. If a Wasabi lasts 3/4 as long (what I get in my 80D with batteries almost 3 years old) then for that money you get 1 1/2 times the power of the Canon battery for 1/3 the price. The newest ones I have (one year old) last about 90% of OEM.
Apr 20, 2020 01:22:53 #
I have two bodies, a T6 & 77D. I have 2 batteries for each in addition to the original Canon. Both B&M and Wasabi and have had no problems. The T6 charger will charge any battery, but the 77D charger will only charge canon. Most 3rd party batteries include a charger to get around this chip canon puts in it’s newer models.
Apr 20, 2020 03:21:27 #
authorizeduser wrote:
I have a Canon 80D which is about 3 years old and ... (show quote)
I used Wasabi batteries in my Nikon D7100, no complaints
Apr 20, 2020 05:45:43 #
I have 2 Wasabi batteries but have found that the Rav batteries are better as they are larger in lasting power. More amps per battery. Here is the quote from Amazon "Updated RAVPower LP-E6 LP E6N Rechargeable Battery Charger Set,2-Pack 2040mAh Camera Batteries Compatible with Canon EOS 5D Mark II, III, IV, 5DS, 5DS R, 6D, 60D,6D Mark II, 7D, 7D Mark II,70D, 80D" -2 batteries/ plus charger for $33 bucks. In my mind, the Rav has lasted longer in years also- I had a 7D from way back, so I have had batteries for many years. I do night shots plus time-lapse so I have a few batteries- The Rav are better to me!
Apr 20, 2020 05:54:44 #
RowdyRay
Loc: MN
I've been using Powerextra batteries since my Canon T2i. Long story, but didn't come with a battery or charger. Not one issue. Have several for the 80D. And now for the D90, and the D7100. No issues either. ALL charge in the original chargers, and nothing has blown up. Nor have I seen a drop in performance.
I'm not a professional. Just a passionate hobbyist. With the exception of the 80D, most everything has been found in a thrift store or pawnshop. For a steal. I wasn't too worried if aftermarket batteries toasted my cameras. Luckily, they didn't. Most were well past any warranty and didn't matter anyway.
Would I recommend this for any new cameras? NO! DON'T void your warranty. If the warranty is null and void, have at it.
I'm not a professional. Just a passionate hobbyist. With the exception of the 80D, most everything has been found in a thrift store or pawnshop. For a steal. I wasn't too worried if aftermarket batteries toasted my cameras. Luckily, they didn't. Most were well past any warranty and didn't matter anyway.
Would I recommend this for any new cameras? NO! DON'T void your warranty. If the warranty is null and void, have at it.
Apr 20, 2020 07:25:09 #
The $10 battery may work just as well as the $63 battery but if I were the OP I would buy the $63 battery. I just don't think it's a lot of money.
Apr 20, 2020 08:19:51 #
authorizeduser wrote:
I have a Canon 80D which is about 3 years old and ... (show quote)
I always buy battery packs for my cameras. It allows the use of two batteries. I shoot a Canon 6D MarkII and I only charge my camera about once a month. Typically taking several thousand photos shooting in jpeg and raw. The batteries I have are Wasabi and I feel they are well worth the savings. So far I have had them for almost
Two years with out a single problem. I also use them in my Canon T3 and have had those for about four years without a single problem
Apr 20, 2020 22:52:50 #
authorizeduser wrote:
I have a Canon 80D which is about 3 years old and ... (show quote)
My husband and I have been using Wasabi for all of our cameras since about 2013 and have NEVER had a problem.
Apr 20, 2020 23:41:01 #
My Watson charger turns off about the time when the Wasabi battery reaches 95% - but that doesn’t bother me since the battery costs a lot less than 95% of the OEM battery.
Apr 21, 2020 00:53:37 #
Wasabi batteries for DSLRs are probably good because they use cylindrical cells, but my experience with them for Olympus batteries is not good at all. Two batteries with a ridiculous exaggerated rating only had 75% of the capacity of an OEM battery - anything less than 80% is crap. They also failed in less than a year. They sent warranty replacements which were just as bad, and I sent them back. I was left with no batteries. Therefore, I can't recommend buying anything from them and "rewarding" them for this.
Apr 21, 2020 05:57:29 #
authorizeduser wrote:
I have a Canon 80D which is about 3 years old and ... (show quote)
At the end of this you'll find comments like works almost as good or hasn't blown up yet etc. You got 3 years from your OEM battery which provided your new Canon battery is as good (suspect it will be) your cost is $1.75 a month. I'm a Nikon shooter but when I buy batteries they're real Nikon batteries. The life, peace of mind etc is worth it to me, you may feel differently.
Apr 21, 2020 05:59:13 #
authorizeduser wrote:
I have a Canon 80D which is about 3 years old and ... (show quote)
I've bought Wasabi batteries a couple of times. They typically don't hold a charge for quite as long as the OEM battery, but it's not enough to really even worry about. Considering the major difference in price, I'd say get the Wasabi battery and see how it goes. I've had good luck so far.
Apr 21, 2020 08:32:19 #
Apr 21, 2020 08:44:40 #
TerryVS wrote:
At the end of this you'll find comments like works almost as good or hasn't blown up yet etc. You got 3 years from your OEM battery which provided your new Canon battery is as good (suspect it will be) your cost is $1.75 a month. I'm a Nikon shooter but when I buy batteries they're real Nikon batteries. The life, peace of mind etc is worth it to me, you may feel differently.
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