Don’t Buy Canon Batteries!

Canon Batteries

One of these things is not like the others… it’s a ripoff!

I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again… Never buy Canon batteries. They are a rippoff. Amazon.com sells this Cannon branded battery (for my new 10D) for $46.14. They sell the generic equivalent for $12.94. I cannot tell the difference (other than one says Canon on it).

The battery for my SD300 digital elph is the same way. Amazon sells it for $34.19, but I’ve found them as cheap as $5. I’ve been using them for quite a while now and have no complaints. They perform exactly like the one that says Canon on it.

I can’t speak to other camera brands, but if your camera has an expensive battery, it may be worth your while to try the generic. You can usually find them on Amazon.

Thursday, June 8th, 2006 General

2 Comments to Don’t Buy Canon Batteries!

  1. I always use Panasonic or Sony Batteries…. they are good… proved…

    2. Squad on June 9th, 2006

  2. Mmmm…I’ll keep that in mind. I use a Canon Powershot Pro 1.

    3. Jorgeq on June 9th, 2006

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