Looking for extra batteries for T3i?

[Michael ODonnell]

I have a T3i/600D that I got a couple of months ago and I’m looking to get an additional battery or two. I’ve had various other cameras and electronic items before, and have had some good (and some not so good) experiences with 3rd party batteries, but this is my first DSLR, and I was wondering if anyone has a particular brand to recommend for (or against).

Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

Mike O.

 

[Y0GI]

When I researched batteries for my new 7D, I found that the Wasabi brand batteries had the highest reviews on Amazon. I see that the Wasabi LP-E8 battery for the T3i is also highly rated on Amazon (2 battery kit with charger): http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-Charger-Canon/dp/B004VTAVLE/ref=sr_1_20?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336694148&sr=1-20 Or battery only: http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-Canon-LP-E8/dp/B004QDFVF6/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336694262&sr=1-4

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[paul13walnut5]

Have an energiser for my t3i and T2i, works great, have a calumet for my 7d, also works great.

 

[Timbukto]

I have pretty good experience with 3rd party, I got 2 that came with a 3rd party grip and it was super cheap for the whole thing...probably costed as much as one authentic battery.

This is one Canon advantage, where its been around with enough of a user-base that the 3rd party stuff is pretty reasonable with compatibility and not exploding, etc.

 

[Silverwind]

I have had success with SterlingTek batteries for my T3i.

For my 7d, I had three of the four go bad (or had a bad batch). However, the replacement that SterlingTek replaced free of charge and without question have worked flawlessly since.

 

[Flying Fish]

I just got--by mistake--a Sterling Tek LPE8 for my T2i, and it seems fine. Cost me $14.95 plus shipping. I have read up a lot and the company seems to get very good reviews. It has higher specs than the OEM battery.

FF

 

[happysnapper62]

I have a T3i/600D that I got a couple of months ago and I’m looking to get an additional battery or two. I’ve had various other cameras and electronic items before, and have had some good (and some not so good) experiences with 3rd party batteries, but this is my first DSLR, and I was wondering if anyone has a particular brand to recommend for (or against).

Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

Mike O.

Glad I came across this thread, as im looking for a spare battery for my 600d, but refuse to pay the ridiculous price for a Canon battery. At £50 I have paid less for car batteries. Canon seem to think that if we can afford their cameras & lenses, then we will pay through the nose for accessories, batteries lens hoods etc. Does anyone know of any good 3rd party batteries available in the UK? lee uk

 

[Sam_Oslo]

I've just ordered a few LP-E8 Battery for 550D/600D ( http://www.tmart.com/Digital-Battery-Pack-LPE8-for-Canon-EOS-Rebel-T2I-550D_p91729.html ) under $6 each, and free ~ 10-day international shipping

I haven't revived these yet and I don't know how good/bad they are, but I've got some good and cheep Sony-battery from the same site before. They have a bunch of other cheap accessories too, and i don't work for them, LOL.

 

[happysnapper62]

I've just ordered a few LP-E8 Battery for 550D/600D ( http://www.tmart.com/Digital-Battery-Pack-LPE8-for-Canon-EOS-Rebel-T2I-550D_p91729.html ) under $6 each, and free ~ 10-day international shipping

I haven't revived these yet and I don't know how good/bad they are, but I've got some good and cheep Sony-battery from the same site before. They have a bunch of other cheap accessories too, and i don't work for them, LOL.

Hi Sam. I have just looked at the link & sure enough £3-63p for a battery Canon want £50 for!!! I will be VERY interested to hear what they are like if you could. Thanks in advance. lee uk

 

[Sam_Oslo]

I've just ordered a few LP-E8 Battery for 550D/600D ( http://www.tmart.com/Digital-Battery-Pack-LPE8-for-Canon-EOS-Rebel-T2I-550D_p91729.html ) under $6 each, and free ~ 10-day international shipping

I haven't revived these yet and I don't know how good/bad they are, but I've got some good and cheep Sony-battery from the same site before. They have a bunch of other cheap accessories too, and i don't work for them, LOL.

Hi Sam. I have just looked at the link & sure enough £3-63p for a battery Canon want £50 for!!! I will be VERY interested to hear what they are like if you could. Thanks in advance. lee uk

Hi Lee. Yeah they are really cheap. I'll let you know, but they will arrive in a week or so.

The free international shipping-charge is the best part for these small orders. I don't have to pay any import-tax for orders under ~ 35$ either. These are so cheap that I can be the laboratory-rabbit and try these, this time .

 

[happysnapper62]

Hi Sam. At that price if they only lasted 6 months it would still be worth it. I will keep an eye on this forum in a week or so. Cheers. lee uk

 

[Michael ODonnell]

I just got--by mistake--a Sterling Tek LPE8 for my T2i, and it seems fine. Cost me $14.95 plus shipping. I have read up a lot and the company seems to get very good reviews. It has higher specs than the OEM battery.

FF

Any problems using the higher capacity batteries with the standard Canon charger?

Mike O.

 

[dwalby]

The short answer is no. However, don't believe the capacity numbers on any battery, esp. the 3rd party ones, they often are not reliable.

It has higher specs than the OEM battery.

FF

Any problems using the higher capacity batteries with the standard Canon charger?

Mike O.

 

[ironic]

I have bought batteries and the charger from these people before for my T2i, and they hold a charge well and are still going strong after about 2 years. Charger is nice, with plug on back plus car charger. 2 batteries and charger for $15 and free shipping from NY state.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot2-LP-E8-LPE8-Battery-Charger-Canon-Rebel-T2-T2i-T3i-EOS-550D-600D-/1905

 

[Darren N]

In the Uk i use 7dayshop or my batteries, for a few years now with no problems.
you can get 2 for £12.

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_3&products_id=109648

 

[Robert Hammer]

I was just curious to know what supplier you used to obtain your batteries and grip.

 

[Robert Hammer]

Several years ago, shortly after I purchased a used G5, I bought some batteries for it from this place:

http://www.calcellular.com/?gclid=CIbgvZThg7ECFc2A7QodMUE7Aw

That had to have been 4 years ago at least. They are still holding up. I’m not sure what I paid for them then, but the current price is $7.68. Given my luck with them when I recently purchased my T3i, I purchased 3 batteries for it (LP-E8) for $5.38 each. The charger was $12.88. Obviously given the short time I’ve had them, I can’t give an endorsement for them yet, but will be glad to provide updates after I have used them for a while. Just an aside - I also bought a battery for my cordless phone. It was $5.48 vs. $18.00 at Batteries Plus.

 

[PhotographyPhreak]

On a slightly different, although relevant tangent for this thread, i would like pose a question;

Does anyone know if, high capacity L-ion (2200mah) weigh approx. the same as modest capacity L-ion batteries (900mah) or more?

Logic and science would dictate that the higher capacity battery would weigh a lot more (due to more L-ion material in the battery to store the higher charge). I have just received 2 high capacity batteries to check for their validity and claims. I purchased them from eBay. They are LB-10's for my 1100d. They weigh almost the same as their lower capacity similies (give or take a gram). I would like to find out if the batteries live up to their advertised specs although, I don't want to just put the batteries in the camera and leave the camera on. Then, measure the time it takes until they lose charge to measure their capacity in order to validate their authenticity.

Does anyone know of a way to authenticate the battery, that does involve time consuming laboratory tests and/or proceedures? I think this is a valid question for this thread so as to demystify the delimna for people wanting to purchase these types of batteries in the future. It may turn out that they are just low capacity batteries dressed up to look like high capacity batteries. I will post my findings when the batteries can be properly tested.

Regards everyone...

 

[R2D2]

Michael ODonnell wrote:

I have a T3i/600D that I got a couple of months ago and I’m looking to get an additional battery or two.

Just noticed this year old thread. Wanted to add that my Photive batteries are still going strong after a year.

R2

 

[Y0GI]

PhotographyPhreak wrote:

On a slightly different, although relevant tangent for this thread, i would like pose a question;

Does anyone know if, high capacity L-ion (2200mah) weigh approx. the same as modest capacity L-ion batteries (900mah) or more?

Logic and science would dictate that the higher capacity battery would weigh a lot more (due to more L-ion material in the battery to store the higher charge). I have just received 2 high capacity batteries to check for their validity and claims. I purchased them from eBay. They are LB-10's for my 1100d. They weigh almost the same as their lower capacity similies (give or take a gram). I would like to find out if the batteries live up to their advertised specs although, I don't want to just put the batteries in the camera and leave the camera on. Then, measure the time it takes until they lose charge to measure their capacity in order to validate their authenticity.

Does anyone know of a way to authenticate the battery, that does involve time consuming laboratory tests and/or proceedures? I think this is a valid question for this thread so as to demystify the delimna for people wanting to purchase these types of batteries in the future. It may turn out that they are just low capacity batteries dressed up to look like high capacity batteries. I will post my findings when the batteries can be properly tested.

Regards everyone...

Battery capacity claims are highly inflated and not worth anything. Don't believe them!