Non-Canon LP-E8 Batteries? at DVinfo.net

David St. Juskow · March 8th, 2010, 01:16 PM

anyone try these yet... or any other inexpensive knock off? Only 1/3 the price!

New Battery Pack For Canon LP-E8 EOS Digital Rebel T2i - eBay (item 270543255181 end time Apr-07-10 01:14:02 PDT)

Rusty Rogers · March 8th, 2010, 05:27 PM

With FREE SHIPPING?
How can I pass on that?

Monday Isa · March 8th, 2010, 09:21 PM

Man that was quick! I was wondering when they'd start selling these aftermarket batteries.

Bryan McCullough · March 8th, 2010, 09:39 PM

Of course I just bought a real Canon battery. Oh well. Looking forward to feedback in these.

Stan Chase · March 8th, 2010, 10:37 PM

Watch out for falling prices:

New Battery Pack For Canon LP-E8 EOS Digital Rebel T2i - eBay (item 250593468164 end time Mar-09-10 16:22:23 PST)

Maybe it won't be long before the BG-E8 battery grip clones appear. Sure miss having one but I'm not going to pay what Canon thinks they're worth.

Rusty Rogers · March 14th, 2010, 11:39 AM

batteries from Hong Kong for the price of 0.55 (that's a fraction of one) Canon batteries.
I've been happy with other aftermarket batteries, so we'll see how this goes!

Monday Isa · March 22nd, 2010, 10:53 AM

Just wanted to let you guys know the aftermarket batteries do work in the camera and display battery power. They also charge in the charger. I'm ordering another 2 now.

Dom Stevenson · March 22nd, 2010, 11:34 AM

I bought one from China for 13 quid inc postage and was very happy until it died on its first job. There may be some good ones out there, but i for one will buy the Canon ones in future.

Jarda Bar · March 22nd, 2010, 12:24 PM

I have got two. Both are working well. There is no problem with them. 7USD each ... nice price.

Craig Irving · March 25th, 2010, 07:14 AM

Thanks for the tip guys! I just bought one.

Anyone have a lead on an aftermarket AC-adapter as well?

Rusty Rogers · March 25th, 2010, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarda Bar

I have got two. Both are working well. There is no problem with them. 7USD each ... nice price.

I got 3 at $11.00 ea. including shipping!
Nice indeed.

John Vincent · March 25th, 2010, 11:50 AM

Bought the Canon battery for normal price....

Saw something saying that the Canon charger won't work on 3rd party batteries - don't know if that's true, but what the hey.

As you guys use these 3rd party brands, can you keep us up-dated on their performance? 'Cause obviously I don't want to pay full price for the next battery. Thanks!

john

Rusty Rogers · March 25th, 2010, 11:53 AM

Used them twice so far...
Charger works fine. (so much for marketing lies)
At this price I can afford a "dud" or two.

Ed Kishel · March 25th, 2010, 11:57 AM

sounds like good deals, but I won't use aftermarket batteries until after the warranty has expired. Just 90 days. :)

Ethan Thompson · March 25th, 2010, 05:03 PM

I just bought two of the ones for $6.99 USD. For that price, if these work, I'll probably buy 2 or 3 more as back ups.

I saw a 3rd party charger on ebay for $12.00 I'll post a link if I find it again.

March 8th, 2010, 01:16 PM	#1
David St. Juskow Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york city Posts: 113	Non-Canon LP-E8 Batteries? anyone try these yet... or any other inexpensive knock off? Only 1/3 the price! New Battery Pack For Canon LP-E8 EOS Digital Rebel T2i - eBay (item 270543255181 end time Apr-07-10 01:14:02 PDT)

March 8th, 2010, 05:27 PM	#2
Rusty Rogers Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 177	With FREE SHIPPING? How can I pass on that? __________________ *Rusty* Rusty Rogers \| Films

March 8th, 2010, 10:37 PM	#5
Stan Chase Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 75	Watch out for falling prices: New Battery Pack For Canon LP-E8 EOS Digital Rebel T2i - eBay (item 250593468164 end time Mar-09-10 16:22:23 PST) Maybe it won't be long before the BG-E8 battery grip clones appear. Sure miss having one but I'm not going to pay what Canon thinks they're worth. __________________ [T2i/550D] [17-55 IS USM] [Zoom H2] [HoodLoupe/HoodMAG 3.0] Last edited by Stan Chase; March 9th, 2010 at 01:24 AM.

March 14th, 2010, 11:39 AM	#6
Rusty Rogers Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 177	I just ordered 3... batteries from Hong Kong for the price of 0.55 (that's a fraction of one) Canon batteries. I've been happy with other aftermarket batteries, so we'll see how this goes! __________________ *Rusty* Rusty Rogers \| Films

March 25th, 2010, 11:53 AM	#13
Rusty Rogers Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 177	Used them twice so far... Charger works fine. (so much for marketing lies) At this price I can afford a "dud" or two. __________________ *Rusty* Rusty Rogers \| Films

March 8th, 2010, 09:21 PM	#3
Monday Isa Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 913	Man that was quick! I was wondering when they'd start selling these aftermarket batteries.

March 8th, 2010, 09:39 PM	#4
Bryan McCullough Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 842	Of course I just bought a real Canon battery. Oh well. Looking forward to feedback in these.

March 22nd, 2010, 10:53 AM	#7
Monday Isa Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 913	Just wanted to let you guys know the aftermarket batteries do work in the camera and display battery power. They also charge in the charger. I'm ordering another 2 now.

March 22nd, 2010, 11:34 AM	#8
Dom Stevenson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 430	I bought one from China for 13 quid inc postage and was very happy until it died on its first job. There may be some good ones out there, but i for one will buy the Canon ones in future.

March 22nd, 2010, 12:24 PM	#9
Jarda Bar Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 43	I have got two. Both are working well. There is no problem with them. 7USD each ... nice price.

March 25th, 2010, 07:14 AM	#10
Craig Irving Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 539	Thanks for the tip guys! I just bought one. Anyone have a lead on an aftermarket AC-adapter as well?

March 25th, 2010, 11:50 AM	#12
John Vincent Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,065	Bought the Canon battery for normal price.... Saw something saying that the Canon charger won't work on 3rd party batteries - don't know if that's true, but what the hey. As you guys use these 3rd party brands, can you keep us up-dated on their performance? 'Cause obviously I don't want to pay full price for the next battery. Thanks! john

March 25th, 2010, 11:57 AM	#14
Ed Kishel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 80	sounds like good deals, but I won't use aftermarket batteries until after the warranty has expired. Just 90 days. :)

March 25th, 2010, 05:03 PM	#15
Ethan Thompson New Boot Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Batavia, USA Posts: 19	I just bought two of the ones for $6.99 USD. For that price, if these work, I'll probably buy 2 or 3 more as back ups. I saw a 3rd party charger on ebay for $12.00 I'll post a link if I find it again.