Woody63
newbie
Reged: 09/06/2009
Posts: 5
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Have just purchased EOS 1000D (body only) as first DSLR having previously owned EOS 1000F (so I had the lenses already).
I like to have a spare battery but at £33 for a Canon version I was wondering if there was any opinion regarding more cost effective batteries produced by other manufacturers (a quick glance at Amazon reveals a plethora available at around £8 - £12
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bob58
old appendage
Reged: 27/11/2005
Posts: 2035
Loc: devon
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Hi and welcome
i got one original canon battery and five non canon, two of which are 7day shop which i have no problem with at all, and the other three i got when i got my grip second hand, the only noticable thing is the non canon take longer to charge, as to wether they last as long i have no idea
i got a 40d, my opinion buy the non canon havnt had a problem myself
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Scphoto
Little Fruitbat
Reged: 13/11/2005
Posts: 3291
Loc: Birmingham, UK
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I'd also recommend 7dayshop for the batteries. I have 4 and they work fine. Be careful with the hidden postage (or in small font) on the Amazon Marketplace sellers.
(they can be a little slow to dispatch though)
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Woody63
newbie
Reged: 09/06/2009
Posts: 5
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Thanks for the advice so far. I was concerned that I might get shot down in flames for considering cheap alternatives.
From what I've read elsewhere different batteries will provide less life per charg and as the 7dayshop items (albeit at a bargain price) are spec'd at 800 mAh and the Canon (and other generic replacements) at 1080 mAh, I reckon you might get 25% more out of some other brands (but these things aren't that scientific from what I can gather).
But if I can get 2 batteries for the price of 1 that each last 25% less, I reckon I could have a result.
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jchrisc
Reged: 20/01/2003
Posts: 6097
Loc: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
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I have found both Hahnel and Ansmann batteries reliable.
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Little Fruitbat
Reged: 13/11/2005
Posts: 3291
Loc: Birmingham, UK
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Quote:
I was concerned that I might get shot down in flames for considering cheap alternatives.
On here it's the reverse! I think we all like our Camera brands, but hate the accessory prices.
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