Opinions wanted... Are these battery packs just as good as the Canon brand for a T5i ? They seem to last as long?
1451099
They're very decent for the price. I would say that when fully charged, they seem to last about as long as Canon brand batteries. The only issue is that after a few days of sitting around, the charge seems to go away. So just make sure you keep them charged up. (I'd say try to charge them the day you need them, and they should work well for you.)
1451100
I have a T3i and a 70D. So the batteries I got for the T3i the two pack you are asking about did not fit my camera. I don't know if your camera and mine take the same battery or not. If you can find the one that fits your camera I definitely think the batteries are just as good as canons. I bought one for my 70D as well and it works great its the right battery and I love it. So basically if you can find the one that fits your camera go for it.
1451101
I don't notice a difference as far as battery life is concerned. They work great! One thing that I did notice, the battery is hard to remove from the charging case but I have only charged the batteries a couple of times. There is a video that shows u how to remove them and l will look at that again someday.....Not a big deal.
1451102
I think so. I did not measure the battery "lifetime" precisely, but it seemed to last as long.
1451103
I'd love to answer BUT I haven't put mine in the camera yet. I just charged them. By all accounts, They are a good replacement to the one that came with the Canon.
1451104
They are WAY BETTER than the Cannon brand ones! They last significantly longer and don't loose the ability to hold the charge like the Cannon ones do.
1451105
I purchased these batteries for my T3i and I would recommend them to anyone. They do the job as do most batteries. The charging is easy and convenient and they last. As long as you have a spare battery charging you won't miss a shop. They insert just as easy as your canon battery and work as well. You don't always have to buy the brand name to get a good deal.
66848
I also have a Canon xsi. I have purchased this battery in the past. It has worked quite well for me! I plan on buying two more for back up soon. With the higher 2000mAh they should hold a charge longer while being used. Wishing you good shooting and Great captures! Dan
2163172
Yes they work great with the 5dmkIII - the higher battery life is noticeable. Charge level on camera LCD does show up. Fit well in body and grip - yes just like the canon ones.
2056415
I have a T4i, not a T5i, but the battery has been just fine in my camera:>)
1234094
I purchased only the batteries. I used my chargers from my 60D or 5D Mk3. The batteries charged up in the same manner as my Canon branded batteries. However, a few months later, the Wasabi's failed to continue hold a charge. This was a progressive problem which worsten with time. They eventually would not charge at all, even within the same hour of being charged. I have no Idea if using Wasabi's charger would have made a difference. I know I will not find out from actual experience. Caveat emptor.
915215
one more vote for the Energizer L91 AA lithium batteries. I found they lasted at least 4 times as long as brand name alkaline batteries in my now stolen canon a530. while the initial purchase of the batteries is more expensive they end up costing you less money because they last so much longer. i also noticed the camera weighed much less with them in it and the flash seemed to recharge faster.
1118186
I bought the batteries for a HF R52 Camcorder and the batteries worked great. I used these on my cruise to Alaska, and rotated the stock Canon battery with these two in the set and never had a blip. I think I lost some time on the recharges but that seemed minimal. On the initial charge, I think I had almost 6 hours of charge, which was more that what I needed.
2229148
Only issue I know of is the cost of Canon batteries. I bought an aftermarket package on amazon with a charger and two batteries for under 20 bucks. I believe it was supplied bu Batteryfly whom I have used before and have had no problem. One advantage of this type of battery is the size. Take up a lot less space and weight then sets of AAs.
2163171
I have a 5D mark II, they work just fine with it. Charges canon and wasabi batteries equally well. Prefer canon change from blinking to solid lights when charged, to wasabi change from red to green lights, but can easily put up with it for the price.
1757645
I bought both the Powerr2000 and Premium TECH Li-ion Canon NB-6l, 3.7V, batteries for my camera. Both are rated and labelled as 1200mAh. I was shooting photos and video constantly (over 8,000 shots) on my trip and they worked fine. Had one in the camera, one in my pocket, and one being charged at all times. Generally went through two a day.
86785
I use these exact batteries with my Canon Poweshot S3 IS. Never had a problem in close to a year's time. Since my (and your) camera take "regular" AAs, these say they can be used in place of "regulars". I actually bought these specifically for the camera, but now use them for all kinds of things.
490819
When you say "cheaper" re: the Canon, do you mean price? quality? Yes I do agree with you re: the battery pack. In addition to the expense of the battery pack, I understand I would also need to purchase a media stick (the one included would not be sufficient) plus the USB connector is flimsy. Pls advise if what I wrote is accurate and reply to what you meant by "cheaper". Thanks.
1706389
While I've seen mixed reviews on third-party batteries, I've been very pleased with these. I've been using 2 of them in rotation with one ome Nikon brand battery, and I don't notice any difference in the three. I use a single battery at a time in the camera, so I can't comment on using the external battery pack. Other than looking cool, I can't see why anyone would want to use the external battery pack anyway. These batteries perform up to my expectations. Even if they didn't last as long as the Nikon battery, for the price, I'd put up with a few more frequent battery changes, but, again, I haven't had that problem. While I've seen mixed reviews on third-party batteries, I've been very pleased with these. I've been using 2 of them in rotation with one ome Nikon brand battery, and I don't notice any difference in the three. I use a single battery at a time in the camera, so I can't comment on using the external battery pack. Other than looking cool, I can't see why anyone would want to use the external battery pack anyway. These batteries perform up to my expectations. Even if they didn't last as long as the Nikon battery, for the price, I'd put up with a few more frequent battery changes, but, again, I... » Read More While I've seen mixed reviews on third-party batteries, I've been very pleased with these. I've been using 2 of them in rotation with one ome Nikon brand battery, and I don't notice any difference in the three. I use a single battery at a time in the camera, so I can't comment on using the external battery pack. Other than looking cool, I can't see why anyone would want to use the external battery pack anyway. These batteries perform up to my expectations. Even if they didn't last as long as the Nikon battery, for the price, I'd put up with a few more frequent battery changes, but, again, I haven't had that problem. « Show Less
2281455
It's not too good compared to the flat Canon battery that was standard in earlier cameras. We took the camera on a trip to Indonesia and based on other's comments, we bought 2 extra, third party batteries. They had more life than the one that was in it. A battery lasted about a day, but we kept them both charged daily to make sure that we didn't run out. However, the quality of the pictures was excellent. Overall, I think the battery issue is a minor annoyance for what the camera can do.
1733670
I cannot give you a specific time....but, they do not 'run out' or run down noticeably fast. I have had not 'commplaints'....the battery runs the same as the Canon one
1457566
These are exactly the same as the Canon's BP-511. They are not made by Canon but they have more storage capacity in the charge. The mAh is higher so it will last longer between charges. They cost less because of the brand name. I have been using these for 7 years and they still work great. When my Canon batteries start not keeping a charge I replace them with these.
836245
Yes, after the first charge they work quite well, but I do not feel their life is comparable to the canon batteries.