New battery for 20D please some quick help?

[johneric8]

I want to get a few backup batteries for my 20D . I dont mind getting a generic brand at all considering the BP-511 is going for aroun $50 on most sites. What batteries have you guys purchased for your 20D and from what company would you suggest? What is the cheapest and the best place to go on the web?

[cactusclay]

Tamron Tim turned us all on to Sterlingtec. More powerful than stock for about 12.00$. Seem to work fine.

[Az2Africa]

Definately Sterlingtek.

[deedas]

How about a place online to buy them? I'm interested too.

[cactusclay]

Sterlingtek.com

[johneric8]

thanks so much!!

[gasrocks]

Inside Computer Digital Store .com - $5. each and they work great! Same place I got my X-Drive II (60gb) from.

[ron chappel]

I use no name cheapo's but do worry slightly.
The other day i wrote stirlingtec and asked if their batteries have the internal fuse that canon say is needed for safety.
Their answer was that 'our batteries are identical to canon originals but don't have a name on them'
Frankly i was hoping for more than that-i would have liked a no name brand's opinion on the fuse conroversy.It was like they were dodging the question abit

[zakmckracken]

What is the worst can happen with a generic battery when used in a Drebel, 10D, 20D etc. ?

I just bought some batteries off Ebay, and I own a 300D.

thanks

[Mycroft]

What is the worst can happen with a generic battery when used in a Drebel, 10D, 20D etc. ?

the WORST that can happen? you're gonna wish you hadn't asked! Li-Ion batteries can (and do, but rarely) explode. Manufacturers call it "vent with flame" because "explode" sounds too dangerous. When a lithium based cell's voltage gets too low, metallic lithium is formed. As you may or may not know from basic chemistry classes, lithium metal is rather unstable, especially with moisture present. Worst-case scenario, the pack could explode inside your camera, destroying it, and possibly injuring you in the process. However, this -IS- worst-case scenario, and is on the order of a 1 in a billion shot of happening. But lithium-based batteries -can- and -have- exploded in customer equipment, causing injury.






I love scaring people! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ;)

[ScottE]

The first set of generic batteries I bought only lasted 1/2 as long as the Canon battery I got at the same time and rotated in use.

[deedas]

Inside Computer Digital Store .com - $5. each and they work great! Same place I got my X-Drive II (60gb) from.


Great, I already bought 4 batteries at Sterlingtek.com at 12 bucks each. Oh well, I'll buy 4 more! :lol:

[Rodack]

I brought 3 x BP-511A battery's from

http://stores.ebay.com/MapleBattery-Super-Store

It cost me $45 Aust Dollars and they are great.

The canon original battery here in Sydney is about $125.00 so these 3 for $45 are great.

This supplier was quick and very trustworthy to deal with.

The battery's come from their Hong Kong supplier.

Very Happy and Richer hehehheheheh

Hope this help's you

[zakmckracken]

the WORST that can happen? you're gonna wish you hadn't asked! Li-Ion batteries can (and do, but rarely) explode. I love scaring people! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ;)

I will never use Li-Ion batteries again!

I'll just buy the Digital Rebel powered by a Diesel engine