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The NB-2LH Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack from Canon provides continuous, reliable power to your digital camera or camcorder. It is compatible with Digital Rebel XT / PowerShot S30/ S40/S45/S50/S60 Digital Cameras and Elura / Optura 30/40/50/60/400/500 / Camcorders.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Amazing Battery!
I purchased these batteries as a back up for a trip that I was going on. I ended up only using one of these the whole time and not even touching my Canon battery! I took over 4,000 pictures on my Canon Digital Rebel XT on a single charge on one of these batteries! That is significantly better than my Canon battery.
5 Stars Very good.
Very good for it’s price. I used it for my Canon Powershot G7. It works well. I took over 200 pictures with one of the batteries for the first time I used it. It is equal to the original one.
4 Stars Quick good price.
I can’t really address the quality of the batteries. I haven’t had a chance to test them. The price is good and they arrived quickly.
5 Stars These batteries were excatly what I was looking for at a great price.
I ordered these batteries and they were just what I was looking for. The price was great and they work just fine in my camera.
4 Stars Decent Batteries for a Great Price
For the price, these batteries obviously do not last as long as the OEM Canon batteries. I’ve loaded two of these batteries on a XTI Grip and they work great. I did have some of these from an earlier purchase, and one ended up dying. The reliability and life of these batteries may be questionable. Since these batteries are cheap enough, it’s a good idea to buy a bunch and keep them as backup if you’re going on a trip.
Canon NB 5L Battery Pack for Canon SD700IS SD790IS series Digital Cameras
The Canon NB-5L is a replacement rechargeable battery pack for the Canon Powershot SD700 and Ixus 800. Since it is an original Canon product, compatibility and quality is guaranteed. The lithium-ion chemistry makes the battery free from memory effect, yielding approximately 240 shots (LCD on) and 700 shots (LCD off) on a single charge and 360 minute playback time.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Canon NB-5L Battery for Canon camera
I purchased a Canon camera a couple of years ago and a Canon battery came with it. I bought a couple of generic brand batteries to use as backup. After a very short time, the generic brand batteries would only keep a charge for about ten minutes or less. Having learned my lesson, I purchased this additional Canon NB-5L battery for my backup. It holds a long charge and is very reliable. Don’t waste your money on generic brands like I did, buy the name brand.
5 Stars One reliable battery!
I have tried the cheaper non-Canon brand batteries from several manufactures and none of them last very long. They all do well for the first 5 to 6 charges, but from then on they loose their charge quickly. However, with a true Canon battery it stays reliable for years. This has been true for all the different versions of the Canon batteries that I use. So I only buy Canon these days because they are cheaper in the long run. They just can’t be beat!
5 Stars Awesome backup battery
Lasts just as long as the original battery that came with my camera, which is about 3-7 days of heavy picture taking, so long as you’re responsible and turn off the camera between shots. For “normal” point and shoot, i could see this lasting a month without a recharge.
5 Stars Does the job. Well!
This is the original Battery pack from Cannon, as opposed to many of the alternatives available. This is my second replacement battery for an 890IS. I lost my first spare at a party and bought this one as a replacement. I later found the lost battery after it had gone through a wash and dry cycle in a pant pocket! It still works just as well as before. Great product!!
The only reason for not buying one of the alternatives was the fact that most of the alternatives seemed to have at least a few negative reviews and for the cost difference I did not want to get into a “situation”, however low the probability.
5 Stars Speedy delivery
Prompt acknowledgement of order and delivered expeditiously as promised. No hassle involved! Would recommend to others and would do business again!
The Opteka LP-E5 rechargeable lithium-ion 1800mAh battery is a replacement for replacement for Opteka LP-E5. It features lithium technology, which ensures maximum battery life and maximum power. It also features no memory effect that lets you recharge partially drained batteries without reducing performance.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Better than I expected
Been using this battery now for over 3 months with my T1i.
Holds its charge a looong time. I haven’t timed it, but it feels at least twice as long as the standard battery.
…and you can’t beat the price.
Advice: if you’re looking to get an extra battery, get this one.
5 Stars Works just fine – excellent value
Having a new camera for taking pictures of museum artifacts (primarily), I needed spare batteries to “feed my flash.” Problem was that the OEM battery (Canon) was ~$70 USD each which would reduce the number of spares I could pack. Also, the OEM charger was AC only, so would not allow for recharging while in transit. Opteka to the rescue! Inexpensive batteries and a dual AC & DC charger fit my needs exactly. I used the batteries for all day shooting of museum aircraft (lots of flash usage) and they performed at least as well as the OEM battery. Recharging was quick also, being less than 90 minutes in the car, so I could always have charged batteries on hand. Excellent value and performance overall, highly recommended for the amateur photog, perhaps even for the pro. Didn’t try the Opteka batteries in the Canon wall-charger as I was the Opteka charger, so cannot comment on capability. I recommend the charger & battery combination anyway because of the DC car plug.
1 Star The marked voltage worries me a great deal
The Canon Xsi ships with, and is rated for, a 7.4v battery. This is listed as 7.2v on the box, the battery and on the Opteka website. I was told by a Marketplace Vendor that the 7.2v is a “misprint,” but there is no way of truly knowing and it’s enough to make me worry. I’d hate to damage a $$$$ camera over a $ battery. This one is going in the garbage and I’m going with the Canon Equivalent LP-E5 Battery which is marked with the correct information (7.4v!), has a solid reputation, and is currently selling for a better-than-amazon price on Diamondback Battery’s website.
2 Stars got what you paid for
Fully charged it after some use of it already and seems as if it has the memory effect. The XSi camera’s battery icon shows it has at least half of the juice left before the camera stops working. Well, you trade 1/2 of the battery capacity for 3/4 of the cost. A good deal? In the shooting field, you may have twice the chance to have to change the battery at that monemt you wish you were not, like I was. Not sure if other 3rd party batteries more or less the same issue…..
5 Stars Decent for the money
Not as good as Canon, but for the money this will work great for a backup battery! I would say it lasts about 75% as long, and have not had any problems with it.
Zeikos ZE CBG5DII Battery Grip for Canon 5D II
The Zeikos Power grip for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II is the perfect solution for doubling your shooting time. It holds either 2 LP-E6 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable batteries or 6 AA batteries. It has a vertical firing release with a lock and dramatically improves stability. It has a 1 year warranty.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars High-Quality, Low-Cost Alternative
Like you, I wanted a grip for my 5DII, but couldn’t stomach shelling out three times the cost of this grip for one. Since the Canon grip was out of the question for me due to it’s price, I took a chance on this grip from Zeikos, figuring I could resell it if unhappy and not lose too much. I am not disappointed and will be keeping it. It’s actually much higher quality than I expected for the price, has all the features of the Canon grip (AA battery tray, slot for battery door, all the same buttons repeated, shows all the battery information [shutter count and percentage] on the body, etc.), and actually makes the camera+grip look more like a one-piece unit since there is no additional text on the front of the grip. The only badging is on the bottom of the unit. The rubber, as mentioned in another review, is softer than the Canon grip, and I think it’s actually better – grippier and more comfortable. I had the Canon grip for my 40D and the only noticeable difference that I could see was that the wheel that you use to tighten down the grip to the body is slightly looser than the Canon. Once tightened, however, it’s very solid and does not flex or bend at all. I would highly recommend this grip to anyone who is looking for a high-quality, low-cost alternative to the Canon BG-E6 and would rather spend the savings on lenses. That’s me, and I suspect that might just be you, too.
5 Stars Less expensive then Canon product and it works GREAT!
This product works GREAT and is MUCH cheaper than the Canon product. I’m still stinging from the grip Canon sent for the 20D which never did work properly,
5 Stars Value for money
I have not used Canon Battery Grip for Canon 5D Mark II, but with this price and quality i say, its worth the buy for any canon 5d mark ii user, who is looking for a battery grip, its very light without batter, comes with a quick user guide and simple box packing!
with in 100USD its a deal not worth missing
5 Stars Indistinguishable (to me) from Canon
I very rarely purchase non canon products for my Canon EOS camera systems, but I took a chance on this one based on all the positive reviews. I was not disappointed. This Battery Grip from Zeikos is a perfect fit for my Canon 5d Mark II, and appears to have all the functionality as the Canon Grip. It is well made, and has all the controls of the Canon product.
5 Stars Da Norm’s review for Zeikos Battery Grip for Canon 5D Mark 2
I tried the Canon version, but after seeing this on Amazon, I returned the Canon grip and purchased the Zeikos instead. The only difference that I can tell is the price, the name, and some noticeable cosmetic difference. I would love to drop $250 on the Canon one, but with the new 100mm L Macro coming out, I can spend $160 on a new lens. There’s a debate on the internet that talks about buying expensive accessories for your expensive camera system. I disagree with that. You find what works for you and your budget.
Right now, Amazon is selling it for $91. Get the free shipping. It took about a week, but it’s here and in wonderful condition. Snap it on, and it works right away. The controls and the buttons function like the Canon one that I have used. I posted some pictures on the grip. I hope you can see what it looks like with the camera. Also, I picked up a replacement battery from Bargain Cell. It works just as well as the Canon version, but does not work with the battery meter. I save about $60. The hand strap I got from a local shop in Nashville, TN. I spent $30. You can find it for $5 less on Amazon.
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Lenmar DLC5L Lithium ion Digital Camera Camcorder Battery Equivalent to the Canon NB 5L Battery
for use with Canon PowerShot SD700 IS and SD800 IS * rated capacity: 3.7 volts, 1120mAh *
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars You can trust Lenmar batteries
I use several Lenmar replacement batteries for a handful of point-and-shoot digital cameras. IMO, there is no reason to pay for the excessively high-priced original equipment batteries. Lenmar batteries are the equivalent in form, function and performance. Whether I expect to shoot 100 or 1,000 pictures, I will always use — with confidence — my Lenmar batteries as the primary batteries in my cameras or as the back-up batteries.
1 Star Not worth the price
Don’t waste your money. This battery won’t hold a charge anywhere near as good as a Canon battery. The warrantee is useless since you have to pay shipping to return the battery, and pay again to have the replacement shipped. Shipping both ways costs more than the Amazon.com price for this battery!
Update 7-20-2009: After commenting to Lenmar about the above, they did decide to send a replacement without me having to send the old one back, or pay shipping on the new one. Hopefully it’ll work better.
1 Star Lenmar Not Compatable with Canon supplied charger
The Lenmar battery supplied did not take a charge from the Canon battery charger CB-2LX supplied with the camera. Finding this to be the case with the battery received, I obtained permission to return it for exchange. But the second battery also did not take a charge. Digital Media Source has been very good to work with in readily accepting the exchange of the first battery and the return of the second battery.
5 Stars Canon alternative
Good alternative to the Canon brand. The battery life has been adequate, so far; it worked for several days of on and off shooting. It may have a slightly shorter life than the Canon brand, but for the price it is a much better value and works great for me.
5 Stars Works, well-built
I’ve not done much comparisons with the OEM Canon battery to really say this battery is as good (i.e., does it let you take the same number of pictures?).
But, it does work, it recharges quickly, and the battery is a solid piece of plastic (unlike most third-party batteries, which tend to be cheaply built). It’s a great battery to keep as a spare.
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