Batteries....... any charger?

Reading a thread today I realized that it's possible to get "third party" batteries from someone such as Sterling Tech for my 400D - a replacement for the NB-2LH. Not only are these really cheap, they are rated at a much higher mAh than the original Canons - 1700 mAh in place of the 720 mAh of the originals.

Is there anything I need to know about using third party batteries? Any pitfalls that make it a bad idea?

In particular - is it possible to use the Canon charger that comes with the camera to charge these batteries, or do I need something different because they're a higher power?

It just seems like such a good deal it makes me wonder why the original Canons cost so much more!

There's a sticky in the "Accessories" section that will answer your questions.

SterlingTek batteries are long lasting and reliable.
Canon charger will do just fine, no need for anything special.

Jim G wrote in post #6434688
There's a sticky in the "Accessories" section that will answer your questions.

Brilliant!!! Thanks!

Bloody excellent!!

2 batteries ordered and paid for - price including delivery to Japan....$30

That's around half of what one Canon battery would cost me here!!!!