How to identify a weak camera battery?


Posted May 4th, 2010 by admin 1 Comment »
battery backup
Anil asked:


I have 4 batteries with me.
I have been using for my CANON camera. My camera needs 2 at a time.

Among 4, i think 1-2 batteries are almost done with their job. How do i test all 4 batters and displose the battteries which are almost dead?

Some combinations works well and some gives only 2 mins backup. I dont want to try all 100 combinations. Any easy way?

Disadvantages of using a replacement battery for dslr?


Posted June 25th, 2009 by admin 5 Comments »
battery backup
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?

Any issue if we use High amps NiMH battery (2500)with Canon 430EX Flash? Shop person suggested alk cell or 700


Posted January 29th, 2009 by admin 3 Comments »
battery backup
Joshy Jose asked:


Shop person was suggesting me , not to use high rated battery (Like 2500 mAH) These high amps battery may fuse the motor inside. (The zooming motor. ) He said I can use 700mAH cells or alkline cells. Please advice me, Im already having 4X2500 and 4X700mAH . Atleast can I use my 2500 as backup? Or not to USE ATALL . Body is Canon 350D and Lens is Sigma 18-200. Thanks . Pl ask me if any more details required.