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Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh)
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) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 460 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast charge (318)
- Reliable (242)
- Long-lasting (234)
- Easy to install (207)
- Solid construction (186)
Cons
- Pricey / poor value (8)
- Heavy / bulky (6)
- Price (6)
- Slow recharge (4)
- Loses charge quickly (3)
Best Uses
- Digital photography (227)
- Back-up (137)
- Travel (122)
- Photography (94)
- Portrait photography (81)
- 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 (123), Semi-pro photographer (87), Tech savvy (63), Pro photographer (49), Casual photographer (29)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (106), Yes (8)
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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Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
- Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Travel
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
I had problems with your company prior but its gotten lot better. Congrats~ Keep up the good work.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
- Photography
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
Needed a back up battery for remote locales
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
Camera battery. Hope the extra money for the Canon brand will be justified considering the unacceptable life of the generic brands that I've bought in the past.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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):
First off, don't buy the knock offs. You will end up returning it and buying this anyways.
A battery backup is definitely needed for trips or if you will be shooting for long periods. Great for the 5D battery grip!
If you are shopping from Canada this battery is almost 100$ cheaper at B&H!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
cannon batteries are great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
Bought it to complete a pair for the grip.
Works superb. Had bad experience with non-original units.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- It's not expensive
- 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):
It's a Canon battery. It means Canon brand compatibility and quality. It lasts long, longer than my third party batteries and unlike my third party batteries, it properly displays its remaining charge on my 40D. Buy this if you don't want to worry about compatibility or charge length.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- 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):
I bought this as a back-up for a Canon 40D. This is a really stong battery. I sat my camera up recently for a corporate headshot photo shoot and ran the camera over 2 hours straight and barely made a dent in the battery. I also do occasional sporting event shoots where the camera is on for up to four hours. There is always enough battery left to get the shots. It's pretty amazing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
I use this product with my old Canon G3. It's exactly what I expected. Great product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
- Photography
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
Another great battery
It works and worth the price
Comes with a no worry guarantee
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Reliable
Cons
- Costly
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
I use the product In my Canon EOS 5D
Its great because its the brand name battery.
its a little costly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
Does what I expected
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
- Photography
- Portrait Photography
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
I actually bought another one of these when wanting back up for a wedding I was second shooting. We photographed for 7 hrs and never needed to change batteries!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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):
A simple battery that works well. Not much to comment on here, but the battery works great with my canon 50d. Also have been using it in the battery grip. No complaints.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portrait Photography
- Stock Photography
- Wedding Photography
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
I thought i would save a buck by buying an off brand rechargeable lithium-ion battery as one of my backups, It did not last. The Canon BP-511A has the maximum battery life to get you through.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
I've bought other companys' versions of the BP-511A with mixed results. Sometimes they work as well (for less). But when I want a battery I can count on - I buy the real thing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
Rough and tough. Genuine Canon battery with the information imprinted on the side of the casing (not silk screened). I use them in the battery grips of my 20D and 40D and find I can photograph at an airshow all day on two batteries in each.
Impact resistant material is nice and don't shatter like aftermarket products if accidentally dropped. I'll pay a little extra every time for true Canon quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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 am now using 2 of these batteries in my battery grip and is very satisfied with the quality and purpose of this battery! Extends the camera power by sooo much!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
- Travel
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
Batteries are not cool like big telephoto lenses, but they are the heart of the DSLR. This battery quietly gets the job done, day in and day out. B&H prices are quite reasonable..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1390mAh):
I will tell everyone to buy a battery from here.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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