Batteries

[Doug Hamil]

I shoot with a Canon D60(not the new 60D)and I need to purchase some replacement batteries, BP-511.

I've noticed a huge range of prices from $15.00 for generics to nearly $50.00 for original Canon.

Is there there really that much difference between the different batteries?

Have any of y'all had any luck with the off brand batteries?

[RussPeele]

I went online and typed in camera battery BP-511 and came up with a good assortment from Amazon, including Canon. I did purchase an extra battery for my Nikon....and found it to be very good.

[Steven Burbidge]

I use the hahnel version of the canon BP-511A batteries for my 50D & have found them to be excellent, and much cheaper than the oem versions.
Likewise, on my old 400D I've got the energiser versions & they are great. No need to get canon originals for sure!

[bernadette mcelligott]

I recently upgraded to the Canon 7D and was asking a friend about getting a spare battery, as he has Nikon and does not buy Nikon batteries, and he said he find no difference, only in the price.

[Heidi Gurov]

I have an off brand battery for my Nikon D300 (since I have the grip, I have two batteries in the camera at once, one Nikon brand, other off brand). Honestly... I can't say I've noticed any difference.

[Kellie]

I have a Canon 450D... I have 1 canon original and 1 other I bought off ebay for about $7. I havent noticed and difference in performance