Canon 50D replacement battery?

[Mickwreay]

Hi all

I'm looking for a second battery for my Canon 50D, BP-511A.

There are many manufacturers of after market batt's, but has anyone got any good/bad experience with using non-standard batt's? :thumbs: :thumbsdown:

Cheers

[jinja chin]

ive got 2 after market ones for my 40d ive no trouble at all i paid about £7 each off ebay

[jimybell]

My 5D and 7d, no probs, go for higher power, 2100mh, you might also need a charger, Canon would not charge 7D replacements or recognise them,
Jim

[33L]

my third parrty batteries came with my grip - use standard charger and last just as long!

[Nifkin]

Get the ones from 7dayshop (http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_3&products_id=8141); they last longer than the Canon ones. :thumbs:

[Mickwreay]

Cheers all,

I'll have a look, I'm looking at taking a trip to the Farne Islands & do not want to run out of juice!!

Mick