Non-Canon Batteries?
Dec 29, 2023 18:05:20 #
Another consideration with batteries is how FAST do they CHARGE as well as discharge.
I was just looking at Wasabi batteries and charger. The charger has multi input (AC, 12V) including USB but the output is only 500 ma @ 8.4V.
The Sony charger uses 115V AC or 12V inputs and the output is 1600ma ! sooo, the Sony charger will be much faster ! USB input is only 5V. so that must be stepped up to 8.4 - which adds to in-effeciency.
I was just looking at Wasabi batteries and charger. The charger has multi input (AC, 12V) including USB but the output is only 500 ma @ 8.4V.
The Sony charger uses 115V AC or 12V inputs and the output is 1600ma ! sooo, the Sony charger will be much faster ! USB input is only 5V. so that must be stepped up to 8.4 - which adds to in-effeciency.
Dec 29, 2023 20:34:25 #
I would stay with Canon. If something bad happened to your camera, and it had 3rd party parts they might say the warrenty is voided.
Dec 29, 2023 20:47:38 #
imagemeister wrote:
Another consideration with batteries is how FAST do they CHARGE as well as discharge.
I was just looking at Wasabi batteries and charger. The charger has multi input (AC, 12V) including USB but the output is only 500 ma @ 8.4V.
The Sony charger uses 115V AC or 12V inputs and the output is 1600ma ! sooo, the Sony charger will be much faster ! USB input is only 5V. so that must be stepped up to 8.4 - which adds to in-effeciency.
I was just looking at Wasabi batteries and charger. The charger has multi input (AC, 12V) including USB but the output is only 500 ma @ 8.4V.
The Sony charger uses 115V AC or 12V inputs and the output is 1600ma ! sooo, the Sony charger will be much faster ! USB input is only 5V. so that must be stepped up to 8.4 - which adds to in-effeciency.
The chargers have the MAX CAPABILITY of 500Ma@8.4V and 1600Ma@<X>V.
There could be charge limiting circuitry in the battery. Who knows....
Just because a charger says it can provide, keyword CAN, doesn't necessarily mean it WILL.
Yes, if there is no charge limiter in the battery, the higher wattage charger will charge faster.
But, would that be exceeding the manufacturer's recommended charging conditions?
Different manufacturers may design the battery differently, having different charging requirements.
I seriously doubt that any step-up circuitry would make the charger noticeably more "inefficient".
Dec 29, 2023 20:53:15 #
Longshadow wrote:
The chargers have the MAX CAPABILITY of 500Ma@8.4V... (show quote)
Yes I mostly AGREE with all this .....but the end result IMO is use OEM chargers with OEM batteries .....
Dec 29, 2023 20:57:33 #
imagemeister wrote:
Yes I mostly AGREE with all this .....but the end result IMO is use OEM chargers with OEM batteries .....
That's best as they are "matched" (designed to work together).
Dec 29, 2023 21:52:15 #
I have 2 canon 4 wasabi. I see no difference except I cannot charge the Wasabi in the battery grip. That is not a problem. My Canons actually are down in shot life over the Wasabi although I still get more shots that I typically take in a day with either the canons or the Wasabis.
Dec 29, 2023 23:57:16 #
LeRoy Hart
Loc: Monterey California
The only downside of non canon batteries with my R10 is I cannot recharge them in camera like I can with canon batteries.
Dec 30, 2023 20:49:18 #
dwmoar
Loc: Oregon, Willamette Valley
LeRoy Hart wrote:
The only downside of non canon batteries with my R10 is I cannot recharge them in camera like I can with canon batteries.
BFD...
Dec 31, 2023 16:08:03 #
gbh46
Loc: St Ives Cambridge UK
globetrekker wrote:
What would be the downsides of using non-Canon bat... (show quote)
Well, I have used non Canon batteries for several of my cameras with no problems at all.
Including EOS90D,EOS7D, XA10? video camera. Major savings on cost for me.
Jan 1, 2024 16:38:24 #
mikey12654
Loc: Vancouver, WA
I've been using non-Canon batteries for a long time, I totally agree with some of the other comments on here. They have worked well in all the Canon cameras I've owned over the years including my present camera's I have, the R5 & R7. The only down side is that they may not hold a charge like a Canon battery but the solution is to just carry an extra battery, I always do that anyway. I also use the same charger for all my batteries with no issues, I'll continue to buy off-brand batteries if I need them.
Jan 1, 2024 16:40:27 #
mikey12654 wrote:
I've been using non-Canon batteries for a long tim... (show quote)
As long as the camera doesn't reject them.....
Jan 1, 2024 17:12:33 #
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