P1Fanatic

Anyone bought one of the cheap replacement batteries like this from 7dayshop:

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...oducts_id=8345

Off to the Maldives in April so want to make sure if I have enough battery power and CF cards (although will be taking laptop to download piccies to anyway).

Original Canon battery is £40 and the one above is £9.99 - anyone bought one, if so any good? I normally go for branded stuff but at 4 times the price its a bit steep.

Is for an Ixus V3 btw - battery NB-1LH.

Cheers,
Simon.

Daryl

I think there is a possibility that they are not quite as good as the originals, but it all depends on who makes them. I don't think Canon actually make their own, so it should be possible to get one just as good, but cheaper. I had a Canon BP-511 copy for my 300D and it was absolutely fine. For £10 you can't go wrong!

DJ140

I bought a BP511 battery from 7dayshop and it's as good as the original. IMO no need to buy the original Canon one at £54!!!

Daryl

Try this site

Very cheap and was recommended on DP Review

springbok

I have 3 BP511's from 7dayshop, had them over a year and they have been fine. They last as long as the original.

P1Fanatic

Cheers guys. Pretty much what I thought. Will prob buy a couple at that price. Just need to see whats the max size CF card I can get to use with the V3.

Simon.