3rd Party 7D Batteries

[danny_bhoy]

Hi all,

I'm after some good 3rd party LP-E6 batteries to to go with and official BG-E7 grip. The genuine Canon batteries are just too expensive.

What should I looking out for when buying 3rd party batteries? There seems like so many variances I'm a bit confused.

Cheers,

Danny.

 

[Mike.P]

I got a couple of these off Amazon

Work fine and even come with the orange contacts cover which my previous (more expensive) 3rd party batteries didn't have

 

[danny_bhoy]

I got a couple of these off Amazon

Work fine and even come with the orange contacts cover which my previous (more expensive) 3rd party batteries didn't have

They look the business Mike. Daft question but don't suppose you know whether or not they'll communicate properly with the camera through the grip ie showing correct power levels etc.

Cheers,

Danny.

 

[Bawbee]

The Duracell & Hahnel batteries have a good reputation for reliability - although I haven't used them as I tend to stick with Canon's own.

I do have a third-party unit - can't remember the brand - that won't take a charge now.

 

[Mike.P]

They look the business Mike. Daft question but don't suppose you know whether or not they'll communicate properly with the camera through the grip ie showing correct power levels etc.

Cheers,

Danny.

Yup they show the power levels using the grip.

 

[danny_bhoy]

Thanks for the info guys. Much appreciated!

 

[buckas]

Have got the same amazon batteries in my 5D3, working good so far

 

[killwilly]

I got a couple of these off Amazon

Work fine and even come with the orange contacts cover which my previous (more expensive) 3rd party batteries didn't have

I recently bought one of these for my 7D. The camera registers the battery in exactly the same way as the Canon original.

 

[Durbs]

I've found the camera/grip registers all my batteries fine, but the 3rd party ones are VERY tempremental when it come to charging.
Many won't take a charge, until randomly, one day, they do. Not sure what makes them change their mind. I believe this is a charger issue, not a battery issue though. Just Canon being awkward.

 

[lukey1965]

The Duracell & Hahnel batteries have a good reputation for reliability - although I haven't used them as I tend to stick with Canon's own.

I do have a third-party unit - can't remember the brand - that won't take a charge now.

I have one of the Hahnel batteries and find it pretty good. It doesn't last as long as OEM but is half the cost so good value for money.

 

[danny_bhoy]

Thanks everyone. I've gone with the majority and ordered the one Mike mentioned from Amazon. Can't go wrong for a tenner and can't find a bad review of them.