Disadvantages of using a replacement battery for dslr?
Lynn asked:
I have a canon rebel xs and I use the original canon LP-E5 battery, but I want to buy a backup battery for vacations and important events. Is safe to use a non-OEM replacement battery? Could the battery cause any damage to my camera?
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I have a canon rebel xs and I use the original canon LP-E5 battery, but I want to buy a backup battery for vacations and important events. Is safe to use a non-OEM replacement battery? Could the battery cause any damage to my camera?
June 25th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Overheating, less capacity, the battery indicator could be unreliable or inoperative. I bought a third-party battery once and it quickly developed a “memory” and lost capacity.
I wouldn’t take the risk if you are going on vacation.
June 26th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Be aware that there are documented occurrences of non-OEM batteries catching fire or exploding. Buy the Canon battery for your camera and you’ll have no worries.
June 26th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
9 times out of 10 no. you will have no problems at all. the same is true with 3rd party battery chargers. for the most part they work fine and are much cheaper. but canon doesn’t test all of these items which is why they only recommend their brand–and because they make more money off of their own brand.
i would test out the 3rd party battery before something important like vacation or special occasion. shoot for awhile, then open the camera and check the battery and compartment for excessive heat. it will probably be fine but it’s always better to test before having a melt down in the middle of your vacation or event.
June 27th, 2009 at 2:09 am
We have used third party batteries in our studio for years without incident.
June 27th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Well, most likely you would not have a problem.
BUT…
if you did, and the battery damaged the camera, you most likely would not be covered under your warranty once they found that you had used a non-OEM battery.
I know plenty of people though who use non-OEM batteries. So, it is really up to you. And if your camera is out of warranty anyway, then I guess it is just up to you if you want to risk it.
I wouldn’t. As much as I paid for my camera, I don’t mind paying for an OEM battery instead of risking using one that isn’t OEM.