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I was wondering if it is just my camera or are others having problems with
non-Canon batteries in their dRebel. I recently purchased an inexpensive
no-name battery for a backup to have on hand in case the BP-511 battery dies
on me while out shooting. The no-name battery seemed to charge OK but would
NOT power up my dRebel. I returned it for another and had the same results.
I returned the 2nd one and tried a Duracell equivalent to BP-511. IT
wouldn't even charge. Frustrated I returned it for a refund.

I have not yet tried any others but for me it appears only the supplied
Canon BP-511 battery will work in my camera.

Is anyone else having a similar experience?

Thanks!

"Nivek" <> wrote in message
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> I was wondering if it is just my camera or are others having problems with
> non-Canon batteries in their dRebel. I recently purchased an inexpensive
> no-name battery for a backup to have on hand in case the BP-511 battery
dies
> on me while out shooting. The no-name battery seemed to charge OK but
would
> NOT power up my dRebel. I returned it for another and had the same
results.
> I returned the 2nd one and tried a Duracell equivalent to BP-511. IT
> wouldn't even charge. Frustrated I returned it for a refund.
>
> I have not yet tried any others but for me it appears only the supplied
> Canon BP-511 battery will work in my camera.
>
> Is anyone else having a similar experience?
>

I bought a Lenmar(sp?) from Fry's Electronics and it works great. It lasts
just as long as the three Canon models I have.

Now, that is weird. But, if your original battery works well, there is
nothing wrong with your camera or your charger.

Nivek wrote:
> I was wondering if it is just my camera or are others having problems
> with non-Canon batteries in their dRebel. I recently purchased an
> inexpensive no-name battery for a backup to have on hand in case the
> BP-511 battery dies on me while out shooting. The no-name battery
> seemed to charge OK but would NOT power up my dRebel. I returned it
> for another and had the same results. I returned the 2nd one and
> tried a Duracell equivalent to BP-511. IT wouldn't even charge.
> Frustrated I returned it for a refund.
>
> I have not yet tried any others but for me it appears only the
> supplied Canon BP-511 battery will work in my camera.
>
> Is anyone else having a similar experience?
>
> Thanks!

Have you considered a charger problem? Maybe it works well with the
original but not the replacements.

--
Joseph E. Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math

"Joseph Meehan" <> wrote in message
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> Nivek wrote:
> > I have not yet tried any others but for me it appears only the
> > supplied Canon BP-511 battery will work in my camera.
> >
> > Is anyone else having a similar experience?
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> Have you considered a charger problem? Maybe it works well with the
> original but not the replacements.
>

Nope, didn't even think about it being a charger problem. But you may very
well be right.

Charles Schuler wrote:
>> Have you considered a charger problem? Maybe it works well with
>> the original but not the replacements.
>
> That's unlikely.

But possible.

--
Joseph E. Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math

> Have you considered a charger problem? Maybe it works well with the
> original but not the replacements.

That's unlikely.

> I have two different cheap generic batteries for my DR
> that I ordered via eBay last October and so far I never
> had a problem with them.

Me, too. Ordered two generics when I bought the vertical grip.