5D batteries (newbie question)

Tony Victor · Oct 18, 2005

Sorry for the newbie question, but I'm looking to pick up a couple of spares. WHat's the difference between the various 511 series\? I see 511 through 514.

Also, are there any ultra high capacity thirdparty batteries that I should consider?

Thanks.

s23chang · Oct 18, 2005

One charge can last you over 500+ shots.
Is that enough for you?
Aside from that, the higher capacity will give you more shots.
However, I do find the 511 enough capacity.
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Derekasaurus Rex · Oct 18, 2005

The various Canon batteries seem to differ in capacity (e.g. 511 = 1100mAh, 511A = 1390 mAh, etc.). Like with other components, technology marches on.

Looking through the 20D forum I found that replacement 511 batteries from SterlingTek ( http://www.sterlingtek.com/ ) seem quite popular. Their 511 equivalent costs $12 and packs 1800 mAh, which beats anything Canon has. I ordered a couple for my 5D.

Tony Victor said:
Sorry for the newbie question, but I'm looking to pick up a couple
of spares. WHat's the difference between the various 511 series\? I
see 511 through 514.

Also, are there any ultra high capacity thirdparty batteries that I
should consider?

Thanks.

franzdom · Oct 18, 2005

good luck, I have heard they may not work with the 5D charger

Akiko · Oct 18, 2005

Not to advertise for them but I ordered the Sterlingtek batteries over 2 years ago. Quite a few, since I used a G2 and a 10D at the time as well as running a Optio100MC DV Cam which all used the BP-511.

They are still running strong. Never had a problem with them so far. For the price I paid, all I can say is wow.

Derekasaurus Rex · Oct 18, 2005

Canon says the 5D charger says it works with any 511/511A/512/514 battery, and if folks have been using SterlingTEK 511 replacement with 10D and 20D chargers for years, I think the risk is low.

franzdom said:
good luck, I have heard they may not work with the 5D charger

peteb · Oct 18, 2005

Costs $15

$40 for 2 much larger capacity batteries and a compact travel charger. That wasn't so hard was it?

franzdom said:
good luck, I have heard they may not work with the 5D charger

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Keitht134106 · Oct 19, 2005

Tony Victor said:
Sorry for the newbie question, but I'm looking to pick up a couple
of spares. WHat's the difference between the various 511 series\? I
see 511 through 514.

Also, are there any ultra high capacity thirdparty batteries that I
should consider?

Thanks.

Page 25 of the 5D user guide states "figures..based on...511A. ...shots possible with ...514 is the same. .....possible shots with 511 or 512 will be about 75% of the figure"

Thererfore the 514 gives 1/3rd more shots between charges.

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franzdom · Oct 19, 2005

The 5D charger isn't as forgiving as the one with the cord.

Ah, this is what I read, I guess it doesn't apply to Sterlingtek but it's an interesting read about the new charger nonetheless:

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/291683/0#2473117

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