No problem as long as you get the right type, ie. BP-511.
I have purchased batteries for the 10d from this site and they work fine and can use the Canon charger.
http://www.greenbatteries.com/
see what you think. bob
d2frette
Jun 18 2004, 03:48 PM
I, too, use after market batteries - the 511's - for my D30. They work well.
The thing to look for is milliamps (mAh or something). The more the better. Personnally, I love having 1500mAh.
I've had my Canon battery for 3 years. I then got two aftermarket batteries for less than the price of 1 Canon, and they last longer due to the amperage. After not using my Canon for a month, it's now worthless - doesn't keep a charge. Can shoot 15 minutes before the battery warnings go off. But, it did last 3 years! And I haven't had my aftermarket ones long enough to compare lifespan.
Can the 10D battery pack charger be used to charge aftermarket battery packs, or do the substitutes require their own charger? I don't like the price of the Canon BP-511 and was thinking of buying alternative ones. Thanks in advance.
Thanks Ray, now can anyone suggest a good replacement battery for the BP-511.
r42ogn
Jun 5 2004, 04:34 AM
I have been using an Hahnel HL-511 as well as 2 Canon batteries in my 10D for well over a year and after 6000 frames there is no noticable difference in performance. I also use an unbranded battery designated CB-511 and this is also good (and was less than half the Canon price). The canon charger handles them all well.
John Hollenberg
Jun 18 2004, 05:31 PM
I got these for two friends:
http://store.yahoo.com/insidecomputer/bpforcag1.html
Haven't had any complaints, and for $9.99 how can you lose?
--John
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