Where to buy cheap Canon battery?
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Just a caveat on 3rd party batteries -- not all function properly.
I'm Olympus-based, and some third party batteries (BLN-1) I bought would work in the camera, but not charge in my Olympus chargers.
When I was on Canon, I had no issues. But that was 5 years ago. I think the newer, 'smarter' batteries are more susceptible to this kind of thing.
I'm Olympus-based, and some third party batteries (BLN-1) I bought would work in the camera, but not charge in my Olympus chargers.
When I was on Canon, I had no issues. But that was 5 years ago. I think the newer, 'smarter' batteries are more susceptible to this kind of thing.
Lazada and eBay will have plenty of cheap versions, coming with big promises of capacity. Take them all with a good amount of salt.
I would also caution against buying cheap stuffs. The moment your spare battery turns out to be flat just when you need it, you will learn the painful way that you have saved money at the wrong end. I know, paying $70 for a spare battery sounds hefty, but the trip to the mountains where your spare battery fails you was definitely more expensive.
Another option is to get a power adapter: a battery-shaped insert with a power cord and USB connector. You can then use a standard USB powerbank to power your camera. Might be especially useful for long exposure / time lapse situations.
Here an example for Canon 100D: https://www.lazada.sg/products/mira...for-canon-100d-sl1-i296582848-s502302425.html
I would also caution against buying cheap stuffs. The moment your spare battery turns out to be flat just when you need it, you will learn the painful way that you have saved money at the wrong end. I know, paying $70 for a spare battery sounds hefty, but the trip to the mountains where your spare battery fails you was definitely more expensive.
Another option is to get a power adapter: a battery-shaped insert with a power cord and USB connector. You can then use a standard USB powerbank to power your camera. Might be especially useful for long exposure / time lapse situations.
Here an example for Canon 100D: https://www.lazada.sg/products/mira...for-canon-100d-sl1-i296582848-s502302425.html
https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.1.44a45e18zlD5A2&id=544047948526&ns=1&abbucket=8
I got these kind of dummy battery (connected to a USB socket, and power the camera with a power bank). Can get it from Taobao (directly, or via EZ Buy). Its normally a lot cheaper to get the same thing from local sources. These dummy batteries comes with different models to fit different models.
I got these kind of dummy battery (connected to a USB socket, and power the camera with a power bank). Can get it from Taobao (directly, or via EZ Buy). Its normally a lot cheaper to get the same thing from local sources. These dummy batteries comes with different models to fit different models.
You can get 3rd party batteries at most camera shops. Just make sure of the following:
1) They are compatible. Some batteries may not work (i.e. not detected) by the camera. So bring along your camera to be sure.
2) The price is reasonable. do a bit of price shopping around.
I used to use 3rd party batteries as they are cheap but I found that they do not hold their charge after some time and they do not last long. Now I have 2 original batteries and they have been in use for years. I guess 3rd party batteries are good as emergency backups if you really shoot a lot - just keep them charged.
1) They are compatible. Some batteries may not work (i.e. not detected) by the camera. So bring along your camera to be sure.
2) The price is reasonable. do a bit of price shopping around.
I used to use 3rd party batteries as they are cheap but I found that they do not hold their charge after some time and they do not last long. Now I have 2 original batteries and they have been in use for years. I guess 3rd party batteries are good as emergency backups if you really shoot a lot - just keep them charged.
yes.. that is the only reliable i've tried (have nt tried Ravpower or Wasabi).
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