Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders
Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders
powers select Canon digital cameras and camcorders * rated at 7.4V, 1390mAh * 1-9/16″W x 2-3/16″H x 7/8″D * weight: 2.9 oz. * warranty: 30 days
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Stars be cautious when purchasing batteries at reduced price
Buyer beware of reduced-price “canon” batteries. Do a little research to determine you’re buying a genuine canon. I was suspicious after receiving two I could just pop out of the sealed “official” packaging and they had misspelled words imprinted on the backs. I had read something about this online and felt safer returning them. Fortunately the Amazon Marketplace sellers I used were very good about refunds.
1 Stars Poor battery charge
I am frustrated that a battery taken directly out of the charger at full indicates nearly discharged when inserted into the battery (first charge out of the container). This does not act like any of the previous 4 Canon batteries I have owned for my camera.
5 Stars Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack
I puchasded this battery for back up battery needs on our recent trip. I took about 800-900 petures with one battery each day on our trip. It worked so well and end of I didn’t need change battery in one day photo shots. I am very happy with this product.
1 Stars Caveat Emptor
I chose Caveat Emptor, Latin for ‘let the buyer beware’, as the title of this review because it best describes how to approach a deal with this vendor for a Canon BP511A Lithium Ion battery. At the same time I purchased this battery from Vortex Cable (VC) I purchased one from Amazon.com. They both arrived within a couple of days of each other which allowed me the opportunity to compare them. Upon performing a visual inspection, side-by-side, I noticed subtle differences between the two, previously pointed out by various reviewers, which leads me to believe the VC version is a knock-off. I wouldn’t have minded so much if the battery was advertised as a Canon and an obvious non-Canon replacement was sent, because you could easily discern that fact and ask for a replacement or your money back. In this case though someone went to great lengths to make this battery appear as a Canon…right down to the packaging. My recommendation is to avoid purchasing your battery here and pay a little more to ensure you are in fact receiving a true Canon replacement battery.
5 Stars Canon rechargeable battery pack
I’ve always preferred Canon products and this is no exception. I did have an off-brand rechargeable battery and it not only took longer to charge, but didn’t hold it’s charge as long. I would recommend this battery to anyone who needs an extra one for their camera.
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