Non-Canon Batteries?
Dec 29, 2023 00:38:18 #
dwmoar
Loc: Oregon, Willamette Valley
rehess wrote:
People talk about “non OEM” batteries. That way it’s not brand specific. Look that up, and you’ll get an earful.
Here is a good one for you... on the back of my official Canon battery LP-E17 that came with my r50 is supper tiny print at the bottom it says.... Wait for it....... MADE in CHINA.
And most people would want you to believe that products made in China sucks....
Dec 29, 2023 01:27:11 #
dwmoar wrote:
I have been using Powerextra batteries for several... (show quote)
Never heard of that battery.
Good to hear how good they are.
I have pure generic batteries my 10D and 7D and they still work.
The only difference is that the Canon battery that came with the 10D and 7D seem to hold a charge 2x to 3x longer all these years later.
Dec 29, 2023 06:15:22 #
I've had mixed results with non-branded batteries in my cameras. My old Sony A100 and A200 cameras must have read something in the battery, because they only worked with Sony branded batteries. The non-Sony branded batteries appeared to charge just fine, but the cameras wouldn't recognize them or turn on with them. My Canon T5i worked fine with non-Canon branded batteries and I used them for a number of years. My Canon T8i has only Canon branded batteries, so I can't make a statement one way or the other about the use of non-Canon branded batteries. The advantage of using only Canon branded batteries is that my T5i non-Canon branded batteries came with their own charger, so there is the advantage of only carrying one charger. YMMV.
Dec 29, 2023 08:07:06 #
Dec 29, 2023 08:44:57 #
dwmoar wrote:
Here is a good one for you... on the back of my official Canon battery LP-E17 that came with my r50 is supper tiny print at the bottom it says.... Wait for it....... MADE in CHINA.
And most people would want you to believe that products made in China sucks....
And most people would want you to believe that products made in China sucks....
It simply depends on the level of quality control involved.
The super cheap ones may have none.
Dec 29, 2023 08:56:41 #
I have 2 Nikons and one Canon with OEM and Non OEM batteries charged with the Nikon charger. Neproblems yet. I also use OEM and none OEM lens.
Dec 29, 2023 10:38:01 #
globetrekker wrote:
What would be the downsides of using non-Canon bat... (show quote)
Batteries, tripods, ballheads, etc. tell much of a person's appreciation for quality. Many people on this site are willing to spend lots of money for the big-named star of the show, and then hire street bums for their supporting cast.
If modern science can ever figure out why this happens maybe it could cure the common cold.
Dec 29, 2023 10:44:23 #
davidrb wrote:
Batteries, tripods, ballheads, etc. tell much of a person's appreciation for quality. Many people on this site are willing to spend lots of money for the big-named star of the show, and then hire street bums for their supporting cast.
If modern science can ever figure out why this happens maybe it could cure the common cold.
If modern science can ever figure out why this happens maybe it could cure the common cold.
Appreciation, or requirement.....
I appreciate quality, but I don't require it in everything.
Watson, Lenmar, ... work just fine.
Same with my Vello battery grip, works GREAT!
Dec 29, 2023 10:53:42 #
davidrb wrote:
Batteries, tripods, ballheads, etc. tell much of a person's appreciation for quality. Many people on this site are willing to spend lots of money for the big-named star of the show, and then hire street bums for their supporting cast.
Some cababilities are available only on top-tier bodies.
Dec 29, 2023 10:57:59 #
rehess wrote:
Some cababilities are available only on top-tier bodies.
True.
But does everyone need or want them?
Or just certain individuals...
Dec 29, 2023 10:59:12 #
Longshadow wrote:
True.
But does everyone need or want them?
Or just certain individuals...
But does everyone need or want them?
Or just certain individuals...
but it might explain batteries chosen.
Dec 29, 2023 11:33:24 #
rehess wrote:
but it might explain batteries chosen.
Oh, it does indeed!
I wonder if they also get OEM bulbs, filters, etc. for their cars, or <brand> paper for their printers, or ... .
Dec 29, 2023 11:52:30 #
I used Canon and non-Canon batteries in Canon APS-C cameras for many years when I shot with that system. The only battery that I had that went bad was a Canon OEM battery. But those were probably dumb batteries without a chip inside them. New batteries seem to have a chip in them, not sure if non-OEM batteries do also. Also, you might not be able to charge the non-Canon battery in camera.
Dec 29, 2023 11:56:50 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
Oh my, another discussion, much the same as RAW vs JPEG, or Nikon vs. Canon Vs. Fuji, that will only provide the OP with individual owner's opinions that are based upon what they own. Maybe try looking online to seek out some more professional reviews & tests that are not based upon the natural bias we all share... liking/recommending what we purchased.
Dec 29, 2023 11:59:38 #
xt2 wrote:
Oh my, another discussion, much the same as RAW vs JPEG, or Nikon vs. Canon Vs. Fuji, that will only provide the OP with individual owner's opinions that are based upon what they own. Maybe try looking online to seek out some more professional reviews & tests that are not based upon the natural bias we all share... liking/recommending what we purchased.
Bingo!
"I like what I have so you should buy one!"
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