Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh)

  • Price: $45.95
  • B&H # CABP511A
  • Mfr# 9200A001

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The high-capacity Canon BP-511A Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery features lithium technology, which ensures maximum battery life and maximum power. It also features no memory effect that lets you recharge partially drained batteries without reducing performance.

Chemistry Lithium-Ion
Output Voltage 7.4v
Capacity 1390 mAh
Dimensions 2.1 x 1.5 x 0.8"
Weight 2.6 oz (76g)

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Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh)
 
4.8

(based on 484 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (409)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (68)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

99%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast charge (333)
  • Reliable (262)
  • Long-lasting (252)
  • Easy to install (221)
  • Solid construction (199)

Cons

  • Pricey / poor value (8)
  • Heavy / bulky (6)
  • Price (6)
  • Loses charge quickly (4)
  • Slow recharge (4)

Best Uses

  • Digital photography (242)
  • Back-up (144)
  • Travel (128)
  • Photography (100)
  • Portrait photography (87)
    • How long have you owned it:
    • A month or less

       

      48% 

      (23 reviews)

      One-to-three months

       

      Three-to-six months

       

      More than six months

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (133), Semi-pro photographer (94), Tech savvy (63), Pro photographer (54), Casual photographer (29)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (128), Yes (10)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Works great

I have used 2 batteries since I got my 50D about 18 months ago. They always hold up for a whole day of shooting. The real test was during a trip to France where ...Read complete review

I have used 2 batteries since I got my 50D about 18 months ago. They always hold up for a whole day of shooting. The real test was during a trip to France where I took about 3000 shots over less than 2 weeks. Shooting by day and downloading the pix at the end of the day, usually on the same battery. It's been great until lately, I noticed that the charge level drops pretty fast and I often have to use the back up battery fairly early. I am estimating these batteries have gone through about 12,000 shots; maybe I am being greedy but I was expecting longer life. I rarely use the live view mode; maybe 1/3 to 1/2 are sot as jpeg/raw files full size. I usually use the batteries until they go flat, maybe that has something to do with it. I read some place that lithium batteries should not be completely depleting before recharging, who knows! I am due for another set of batteries soon. I have checked reviews on after market batteries. Some are real inexpensive, but seems that quality is not constant, meaning you might have a 10% chance of getting a defective one and not find out it's gone bad after a couple of months of use. The "brand name" after market battery is cheaper and has fairly good reviews but [...] you only save 10 bux. So I'll stick with Canon.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Gets Zapped Quickly with a Canon 5D

I shoot with a Canon 5D very regularly, and I want a battery that lasts the whole day, at least. This battery wears down very quickly over the period of 6 months. I ...Read complete review

I shoot with a Canon 5D very regularly, and I want a battery that lasts the whole day, at least. This battery wears down very quickly over the period of 6 months. I have 6 of these batteries and 4 of them die in about 30 minutes. However, the Canon factory made bats beat the generic batteries, so I don't really have a choice.

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5.0

Canon - Worth the brand name

By Imagemaker28

from Germantown, TN

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Fast Recharge
  • Long-Lasting
  • Reliable

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

      I tried the off brand and came back to Canon immediately. Holds a charge better and lasts for years.

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      5.0

      Can never have too many of these

      By Madamavicularia

      from Cincinnati, OH

      About Me Photography Student

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Install
      • Fast Recharge
      • Long-Lasting
      • Reliable
      • Solid Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Back Up
        • Digital Photography
        • Travel

        Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

        Great value, name brand great quality. Very long lasting!

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        • No

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        5.0

        Ain't nothing like the real thing

        By Laura

        from Fajardo, PR

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Fast Recharge
        • Long-Lasting
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Digital Photography

          Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

          Tried other non-Canon batteries on my (old) 5D, and kept wondering why I had to recharge them so often. Replaced with new Canon batteries, used them on assignment for three straight days (and I shot a lot of frames!)...the power level is still full, no need to recharge. Ain't nothing like the real thing (baby).

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          5.0

          BP-511A Battery

          By Mike

          from Norman, OK

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

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          Pros

          • Easy to Install
          • Fast Recharge
          • Long-Lasting
          • Reliable
          • Solid Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Back Up
            • Digital Photography

            Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

            Bought this battery as a backup. It does what it is supposed to.

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            • No

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            5.0

            Canon battery

            By Mweddle

            from Norman, Ok

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

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            Pros

            • Easy to Install
            • Fast Recharge
            • Reliable

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                I purchased this battery as a backup to my current one. I haven't had any problems with it.

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                5.0

                Lasting power, charges quickly

                By Pat

                from Michigan

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                Pros

                • Long-Lasting
                • Reliable
                • Solid Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Digital Photography

                  Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                  dependable battery with long life, my first one lasted 5+ years

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                  • Yes

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                  5.0

                  Can't beat the original

                  By Robbie

                  from Charlotte, NC

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                        Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                        There's no reason to buy a knock off, this is the real deal!

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                        1.0

                        Short life on Batteries

                        By Nan

                        from Wooster, Ohio

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Pros

                        • Easy to Install

                        Cons

                        • Loses Charge Quickly

                        Best Uses

                        • Digital Photography
                        • Travel

                        Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                        I have purchased many batteries since the purchase of my camera. Over the last year, I have
                        had a least three purchases of two batteries each that have worked well the first time; but, had very minimal charge time for use after first initial charge...very disappointing...and concerning. I use two in a bettery grip. We travel and I take a consider amount of images.
                        Anyone having the same problem with Canon Brand
                        Batteries..They are not cheap...

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                        5.0

                        Love these quick rechargeable

                        By Chris

                        from Reed Point, MT

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy to Install
                        • Fast Recharge
                        • Long-Lasting
                        • Reliable
                        • Solid Construction

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Back Up
                          • Digital Photography
                          • Portrait Photography
                          • Travel

                          Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                          I have 4 of these now, so that I always have enough power at a shoot. A few were getting old and still work but don't hold as long of a charge.

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                          • Yes

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                          5.0

                          Authentic at a great price

                          By lospesca

                          from Springfield, Massachusetts

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                                Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                                My old battery was falling short at colder temperatures. Charged this new battery, put in fridge for an hour to chill to 38 degree's, put into 5D, finally camera indicated full charge at low temperature.

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                                5.0

                                Canon 40d battery

                                By RB

                                from Portland OR

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                                Pros

                                • Easy to Install
                                • Fast Recharge
                                • Long-Lasting
                                • Reliable
                                • Solid Construction

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Back Up
                                  • Digital Photography
                                  • Photography
                                  • Portrait Photography
                                  • Travel

                                  Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                                  I wanted a factory Canon battery since I've had nothing but bad luck with aftermarket batteries. Spend the extra money and get Canon.

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                                  5.0

                                  Canon Quality

                                  By Ggdotkom

                                  from Guatemala

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                                  Pros

                                  • Long-Lasting
                                  • Reliable

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                                      I have not tried any other battery, but this one works like the original, which lasted me faithfully for 7 years! The price difference? Whatever. I would rather have Canon's reliability.

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                                      4.0

                                      this battery is great

                                      By Camera.girl

                                      from Cloverale, Ca

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                                      Pros

                                      • Easy to Install
                                      • Fast Recharge
                                      • Long-Lasting
                                      • Reliable
                                      • Solid Construction

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Back Up
                                        • Digital Photography
                                        • Photography
                                        • Portrait Photography
                                        • Travel

                                        Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                                        I just got this battery and the power is great. I have had many but they were all going dead, after years of use. This battery held a charge and I was a ble to shoot a whole 8 hour wedding without replacing it.

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                                        5.0

                                        BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery

                                        By vladunus

                                        from weymouth

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Easy to Install
                                        • Fast Recharge
                                        • Long-Lasting
                                        • Reliable
                                        • Solid Construction

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Photography

                                          Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                                          Great battery!

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                                          • No

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                                          5.0

                                          Durable

                                          By GM

                                          from Portland, OR.

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                                          Pros

                                          • Long-Lasting
                                          • Reliable

                                          Cons

                                          • Costs more

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Digital Photography

                                          Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                                          Having used the BP-511A with my Canon 300 and now my 50D I have used both the Canon battery and the non Canon battery. My experience is that the Canon battery lasts longer and holds a charge longer at the end of its shelf life than the non Canon battery.

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                                          5.0

                                          Backup batteries for the Canon EOS 5D

                                          By AC

                                          from Alaska

                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Easy to Install
                                          • Fast Recharge
                                          • Long-Lasting
                                          • Reliable
                                          • Solid Construction

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Back Up
                                            • Digital Photography
                                            • Photography
                                            • Travel

                                            Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                                            1. On photography trips in sub zero temperatures (up to minus 70 degrees F) or extreme heat and humidity (equatorial/tropical summers), this battery (and camera) have worked extremely well with little additional insulation except the camera bag.
                                            2. Easy to install, quick to recharge and the recharger is suitable for 100v-240v - great for travels.
                                            3. The Canon brand battery is not readily available in stores and cheap knockoffs (not lithium ion battery) are being sold. Does not do justice to the great camera!

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                                            5.0

                                            The Real Deal

                                            By SmittyG

                                            from Farmington, UT

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                                            Pros

                                            • Easy to Install
                                            • Fast Recharge
                                            • Genuine
                                            • Long-Lasting
                                            • Reliable
                                            • Solid Construction

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Back Up
                                              • Digital Photography
                                              • Portrait Photography

                                              Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                                              My biggest concern here was authenticity with this battery. I'd looked at a lot of them on [@]and many people complained about getting fakes. I trust B&H, so that's why I bought here. The battery held up great during a full day of shooting. I was swapping it with another battery, and I would charge up the one that was drained and then switch again. I am fully satisfied with the product and believe that it's genuine.

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                                              5.0

                                              I would buy this again!

                                              By Austin

                                              from Athens, AL

                                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Easy to Install
                                              • Fast Recharge
                                              • Long-Lasting
                                              • Reliable
                                              • Solid Construction

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Photography
                                                • Portrait Photography

                                                Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                                                This is a great product. The life of this battery is wonderful. I just did Christmas mini session day that lasted for 8 hours straight and STILL had battery power left!! I highly recommend this product!

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                                                5.0

                                                GREAT VALUE

                                                By Manchester Simon

                                                from Dallas TX

                                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Long-Lasting
                                                • Reliable

                                                Cons

                                                • None

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Digital Photography
                                                • Portrait Photography

                                                Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                                                Great product. Since i shoot for different times each time, the fact that i can recharge the battery without letting it run out is great for me. My last battery lasted 3 years. I would recommend this item to a friend

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                                                4.0

                                                Works great, Genuine Canon battery

                                                By Wen

                                                from Montreal, QC

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                                                See all my reviews

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                                                Pros

                                                • Reliable
                                                • Solid Construction

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                    Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):

                                                    Pro: Works great on my Canon 40D
                                                    Con: More expensive than 3rd party one.

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