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) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 484 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
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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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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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...
- 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
- 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.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
- 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 wanted a factory Canon battery since I've had nothing but bad luck with aftermarket batteries. Spend the extra money and get Canon.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- 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 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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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