Aftermarket 10D batteries

[Ray]

[font color=\'#000000\']No problem as long as you get the right type, ie. BP-511.[/font]

[rih]

[font color=\'#000000\']I have purchased batteries for the 10d from this site and they work fine and can use the Canon charger.  

http://www.greenbatteries.com/

see what you think.  bob[/font]

[d2frette]

[font color=\'#000000\']I, too, use after market batteries - the 511's - for my D30.  They work well.

The thing to look for is milliamps (mAh or something). The more the better.  Personnally, I love having 1500mAh.

I've had my Canon battery for 3 years. I then got two aftermarket batteries for less than the price of 1 Canon, and they last longer due to the amperage. After not using my Canon for a month, it's now worthless - doesn't keep a charge.  Can shoot 15 minutes before the battery warnings go off. But, it did last 3 years!  And I haven't had my aftermarket ones long enough to compare lifespan.[/font]

[SDC]

[font color=\'#000000\']Can the 10D battery pack charger be used to charge aftermarket battery packs, or do the substitutes require their own charger?  I don't like the price of the Canon BP-511 and was thinking of buying alternative ones.  Thanks in advance.[/font]

[SDC]

[font color=\'#000000\']Thanks Ray, now can anyone suggest a good replacement battery for the BP-511.[/font]

[r42ogn]

[font color=\'#000000\']I have been using an Hahnel HL-511 as well as 2 Canon batteries in my 10D for well over a year and after 6000 frames there is no noticable difference in performance.  I also use an unbranded battery designated CB-511 and this is also good (and was less than half the Canon price).  The canon charger handles them all well.[/font]

[John Hollenberg]

[font color=\'#000000\']I got these for two friends:

http://store.yahoo.com/insidecomputer/bpforcag1.html

Haven't had any complaints, and for $9.99 how can you lose?

--John[/font]