proprietary Li-ION battery for Olympus C-50. Should I buy non Olympus?

Discussion in 'Digital Photography' started by Mr. Rather B. Beachen, Jul 9, 2004.

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    Mr. Rather B. Beachen Guest

    I just bought the Olympus C-50. It comes with a proprietary Li-ION
    battery. I've noticed that ebay has "compatible " Lithium batteries.
    Are they any good and if so, how do you pick the good from the bad?
    The Olympus battery goes for around $35.00 at internet/mailorder
    stores. The ones on ebay (the cheap ones, that is), goes for around
    $5.00.

    Thanks for any information

    BTW, here is a link to one of those batteries:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3826162445&ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:IT


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    Mr. Rather B. Beachen, Jul 9, 2004
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    Ron G Guest

    You've spent hundreds of dollars on a beautiful camera. Don't take a
    chance on an e-Bay battery that is so cheap. By reputation, they are a
    crap shoot. Spend the extra $30 and be safe. Several years ago I bought
    an Oly with NiMh batteries and charger and the quality of both was very
    high. Remember, Li-ION batteries have very complex charging circuits.
    You don't want to take chances on getting an el cheapo bummer.
     
    Ron G, Jul 9, 2004
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    Vic Dura Guest

    Stick with the Oly. The $5.00 cheapie may ruin your camera.
     
    Vic Dura, Jul 9, 2004
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    Steven M. Scharf, Jul 11, 2004
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