Is 3rd party battery good?

art2d3d · 18th May 2006

I'm confused..... should I get Original Canon or 3rd Party Battery?
If so, which brand?

Please advise.

trlnlty · 18th May 2006

3rd party is fine

the more reputable the brand the better

honda · 18th May 2006

it does not last so long but its one fifth the price.
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saperboy · 18th May 2006

Been using 3rd party battery for a couple of months now... no problems and no regrets.

Snoweagle · 18th May 2006

I'm using those Eastgear ones on my 10D, will buy another one soon!

saperboy · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

I'm using those Eastgear ones on my 10D, will buy another one soon!

I'm using Eastgear brand too. So far havent' heard of any negative feedback yet.

Snoweagle · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by saperboy

I'm using Eastgear brand too. So far havent' heard of any negative feedback yet.

It's cheap and higher capacity!

art2d3d · 18th May 2006

Terima Kasi, Tuo Seia, Thank yu all!

scud · 19th May 2006

just trying my luck here...
i discovered a batt with a 'opened casing' while charging my batt a moment ago.
anyone knows if EG warranty covers the defect? how long is the warranty, 3months?
hmmmm .... i bought it quite sometime ago.

EastGear · 19th May 2006

Originally Posted by scud

just trying my luck here...
i discovered a batt with a 'opened casing' while charging my batt a moment ago.
anyone knows if EG warranty covers the defect? how long is the warranty, 3months?
hmmmm .... i bought it quite sometime ago.

Bring it back to us with your receipt and we will assist you to ratify the issue.

Snoweagle · 19th May 2006

Eastgear batts rock!

jsbn · 19th May 2006

Hmm... I've got a 3rd party battery for my Minolta. No problems whatsoever. Lasts the same, if not slightly longer than the originals.

As long as it doesn't short out the circuitries or melt instantly when I turn it off causing a fire, I'm fine with it.

If u're worried abt all those 'scary tales' u heard abt 3rd party batteries, den buy original loh.

EastGear · 19th May 2006

Just an update, scud drop by EastGear showroom today.

As scud does not have his receipt with him, we check the BP511 battery label, and found the battery to be around 2.5 years old, which is over the warranty period of 6 months.

Apart from the wear and tear which causes the battery casing to split apart, his BP511 battery is still working good after 2.5 years of use.

EastGear has assisted scud to assemble his BP511 casing back FOC.

If any other users have any problem with our batteries, please let us assist you in rectifying the issues.

Originally Posted by scud

just trying my luck here...
i discovered a batt with a 'opened casing' while charging my batt a moment ago.
anyone knows if EG warranty covers the defect? how long is the warranty, 3months?
hmmmm .... i bought it quite sometime ago.

nemo · 20th May 2006

using eastgear batt (1700mAh) for my 10D and it lasts longer than the original one (1100mAh).

scud · 20th May 2006

EG, thanks for the help to fix the batts. was rushing for my flight to Sabah after my visit to EG thus not able access to internet until today.. tml gg to climb Mt KK.

Thanks again.

Snoweagle · 20th May 2006

Originally Posted by nemo

using eastgear batt (1700mAh) for my 10D and it lasts longer than the original one (1100mAh).

It's supposed to be 1800mAH lor...

18th May 2006	#1
art2d3d Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 765	Is 3rd party battery good? I'm confused..... should I get Original Canon or 3rd Party Battery? If so, which brand? Please advise.

18th May 2006	#2
trlnlty Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 488	Re: Is 3rd party battery good? 3rd party is fine the more reputable the brand the better

18th May 2006	#3
honda Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 489	Re: Is 3rd party battery good? it does not last so long but its one fifth the price. http://lewwl.zoto.com//galleries/singaporephoto

18th May 2006	#4
saperboy Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 293	Re: Is 3rd party battery good? Been using 3rd party battery for a couple of months now... no problems and no regrets.

18th May 2006	#5
Snoweagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hougang Posts: 11,822	Re: Is 3rd party battery good? I'm using those Eastgear ones on my 10D, will buy another one soon! __________________ Canon EOS 5D w/BG-E4, 50 f/1.2 L, 580EX II. Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6, 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO.

18th May 2006	#8
art2d3d Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 765	Re: Is 3rd party battery good? Terima Kasi, Tuo Seia, Thank yu all!

19th May 2006	#9
scud Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,701	Re: Is 3rd party battery good? just trying my luck here... i discovered a batt with a 'opened casing' while charging my batt a moment ago. anyone knows if EG warranty covers the defect? how long is the warranty, 3months? hmmmm .... i bought it quite sometime ago.

19th May 2006	#11
Snoweagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hougang Posts: 11,822	Re: Is 3rd party battery good? Eastgear batts rock! __________________ Canon EOS 5D w/BG-E4, 50 f/1.2 L, 580EX II. Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6, 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO.

19th May 2006	#12
jsbn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Planet Eropagnis Posts: 2,977	Re: Is 3rd party battery good? Hmm... I've got a 3rd party battery for my Minolta. No problems whatsoever. Lasts the same, if not slightly longer than the originals. As long as it doesn't short out the circuitries or melt instantly when I turn it off causing a fire, I'm fine with it. If u're worried abt all those 'scary tales' u heard abt 3rd party batteries, den buy original loh. __________________ "Wonders of the Human Mind. Unfathomable to the highest degree."

20th May 2006	#14
nemo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Woodlands Posts: 2,143	Re: Is 3rd party battery good? using eastgear batt (1700mAh) for my 10D and it lasts longer than the original one (1100mAh).

20th May 2006	#15
scud Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,701	Re: Is 3rd party battery good? EG, thanks for the help to fix the batts. was rushing for my flight to Sabah after my visit to EG thus not able access to internet until today.. tml gg to climb Mt KK. Thanks again.