Recommended S100 NB-5L battery?

1KIND · 30th of December 2011 (Fri)

I've been wanting a new P&S to replace my old Canon SD1000 and have been going back and forth between S95 and S100. I'm sad that I missed out on the deal for the S95 but love the wider and longer focal length and ability to zoom in video in the S100. So I just placed my order for a Canon S100 since I signed up for the Chase Freedom card which gives me $300 cashback if I spend $500 within the first 3 months. $430 for the camera with $13 cashback, free shipping and no tax for $417. After the $300 cashback, camera would technically cost me $217. Not bad at all.

During my search, I've been reading lots of reviews and comparisons between the S95 and S100 before I placed my order. I've read about the poor battery life and I'm not the type to purchase aftermarket batteries as I prefer OEM. I know the S100 uses NB-5L which is used in other P&S cameras.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I've read people talking about Lenmar, Powwer (SterlingTek). I've also contemplated batteries from eBay that range between $4-7 and some have said they were pretty good.

I plan on posting my review on the battery I get as well as the camera on my site when I've gotten to play with it. I can't wait for the camera to come (mid/late January)

Jon · 30th of December 2011 (Fri)

Sterlingtek has good batteries, but I got 2 original Canon ones when I got my SD990 demo model and a third with my SX230, so I haven't tried their NB5L.

1KIND · 30th of December 2011 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

Sterlingtek has good batteries, but I got 2 original Canon ones when I got my SD990 demo model and a third with my SX230, so I haven't tried their NB5L.

Thanks. I'm leaning towards the Sterlingteks. About $19 including shipping from their site. Amazon is about the same but I get hit with tax.

Just wanted to see what other options there were out there or which one people preferred.

jay125 · 30th of December 2011 (Fri)

Sterlingteks, without question. i use them in my S100 and my 60D.

1KIND · 30th of December 2011 (Fri)

You get the same amount of usage with the Sterlingteks like the OEM batteries?

jay125 · 30th of December 2011 (Fri)

yup. the sterlingteks, for me, perform as well if not sometimes better than the oem's. i've used the sterlingteks in my t1i and my S90, and now my 60D and my S100. i don't notice any difference in performance. they also use the canon charger to recharge.

1KIND · 30th of December 2011 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay125

yup. the sterlingteks, for me, perform as well if not sometimes better than the oem's. i've used the sterlingteks in my t1i and my S90, and now my 60D and my S100. i don't notice any difference in performance. they also use the canon charger to recharge.

Thanks. Never heard of Sterlingteks so its always good to get additional info and recommendations from those who have had prior experience. Might just get mine off Amazon since I just sent in some traded books for Amazon credit.

bkdc · 31st of December 2011 (Sat)

I always buy from Sterlingtek. I've used their batteries on all the digital cameras I've owned with flawless performance.

spear · 1st of January 2012 (Sun)

I always like to buy the original Canon OEM batteries. Too many bad experiences with 3rd party batteries.

30th of December 2011 (Fri)	#1
1KIND Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 972	Recommended S100 NB-5L battery? I've been wanting a new P&S to replace my old Canon SD1000 and have been going back and forth between S95 and S100. I'm sad that I missed out on the deal for the S95 but love the wider and longer focal length and ability to zoom in video in the S100. So I just placed my order for a Canon S100 since I signed up for the Chase Freedom card which gives me $300 cashback if I spend $500 within the first 3 months. $430 for the camera with $13 cashback, free shipping and no tax for $417. After the $300 cashback, camera would technically cost me $217. Not bad at all. During my search, I've been reading lots of reviews and comparisons between the S95 and S100 before I placed my order. I've read about the poor battery life and I'm not the type to purchase aftermarket batteries as I prefer OEM. I know the S100 uses NB-5L which is used in other P&S cameras. Does anyone have any recommendations? I've read people talking about Lenmar, Powwer (SterlingTek). I've also contemplated batteries from eBay that range between $4-7 and some have said they were pretty good. I plan on posting my review on the battery I get as well as the camera on my site when I've gotten to play with it. I can't wait for the camera to come (mid/late January) __________________ 1KIND Photography Canon :: 5D Mark III Gripped \| PowerShot S100 \| PowerShot SD1000 Glass/Gear :: Canon 24-70L \| 50mm f1.4 \| 580EX II Flash Feedbacks Selling :: B-Grip Holster / Canon Photo Paper / Canon NB-5L & NB-4L Last edited by 1KIND : 30th of December 2011 (Fri) at 15:54.

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Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,148	Re: Recommended S100 NB-5L battery? Sterlingtek has good batteries, but I got 2 original Canon ones when I got my SD990 demo model and a third with my SX230, so I haven't tried their NB5L. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

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jay125 Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,159 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Recommended S100 NB-5L battery? Sterlingteks, without question. i use them in my S100 and my 60D. __________________ Be well, be safe, be you.... Gear Feedback

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1KIND Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 972	Re: Recommended S100 NB-5L battery? You get the same amount of usage with the Sterlingteks like the OEM batteries? __________________ 1KIND Photography Canon :: 5D Mark III Gripped \| PowerShot S100 \| PowerShot SD1000 Glass/Gear :: Canon 24-70L \| 50mm f1.4 \| 580EX II Flash Feedbacks Selling :: B-Grip Holster / Canon Photo Paper / Canon NB-5L & NB-4L

30th of December 2011 (Fri)	#6
jay125 Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,159 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Recommended S100 NB-5L battery? yup. the sterlingteks, for me, perform as well if not sometimes better than the oem's. i've used the sterlingteks in my t1i and my S90, and now my 60D and my S100. i don't notice any difference in performance. they also use the canon charger to recharge. __________________ Be well, be safe, be you.... Gear Feedback

31st of December 2011 (Sat)	#8
bkdc Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NoVA Posts: 835	Re: Recommended S100 NB-5L battery? I always buy from Sterlingtek. I've used their batteries on all the digital cameras I've owned with flawless performance. __________________ Canon 5D MkIII \| 40 f2.8 \| 50 f1.4 \| 50L \| 85 f1.8 \| 100L \| 135L \| 24-70 f/2.8L II \| 70-200 f/2.8L IS II \| 70-300L IS\| 600EX-RT x 3 Sigma 35 \| Tamron 24-70 \| Pro-Optic (Samyang) 14mm f/2.8

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spear Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 484	Re: Recommended S100 NB-5L battery? I always like to buy the original Canon OEM batteries. Too many bad experiences with 3rd party batteries. __________________ Canon 40D, 5DII, 5DIII, G9,G11,S100,G1X, Canon lenses 600mmL f/4 ,24mm-105L f/4, 16-35L II f/2.8, 70-200L II f/2.8, EF 100mm f/2.8, EF 50 f/1.4,17-85 EFS, 10-22 EFS, 580 EX, 2x 580 EXII, 270EX,STE2, 1. 4x Converter, 2.0x Converter

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