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Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh)

  • Price: $24.95
  • B&H # PEBP511A
  • Mfr# BP-511A

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  • Replaces Canon BP-511, BP-511A, and BP-512

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The BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery Pack from Pearstone is designed to replace Canon BP-511, BP-511A or BP-512 batteries. Small and lightweight, Lithium-Ion batteries can be charged or discharged at any time without developing memory effects.

Chemistry Lithium-Ion
Output Voltage 7.4V
Capacity 1400mAh
Dimensions 2.1 x 1.5 x 0.8" (53 x 38 x 20mm)
Weight 2.6 oz (76g)

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Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh)
 
4.7

(based on 145 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (106)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (31)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast charge (81)
  • Long lasting (61)
  • Lightweight (49)
  • Good value (29)
  • Long-lasting (19)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Professional (48)
    • Weddings (30)
    • Parties (26)
    • Primary battery (25)
    • Back-up (24)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Tech savvy (36), Film professional (15), Photo enthusiast (14), Semi-pro photographer (14), Parent (13)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (84), Yes (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Update From 04/11/2010 review

    I recently rated this product right after it arrived, saying that I had used non-Canon batteries before in my Rebel and they worked fine. I have now had a chance to use the Pearstone ...Read complete review

    I recently rated this product right after it arrived, saying that I had used non-Canon batteries before in my Rebel and they worked fine. I have now had a chance to use the Pearstone along with the Canon battery in my recently purchased 50D. I generally use my batteries until they drop one notch on the power indicator, so here is the scoop. The original Canon battery lasted 300 shots prior to dropping the first notch on the power display. The Pearstone lasted 320 shots before dropping one notch on the power indicator. I did use a Canon IS lens quite a bit on the Pearstone. They are very close, and I must admit that having just received my 50D body and the two batteries (Canon and Pearstone) I used the Canon first - and I did play around with the menu a lot more during the learning curve. So all that said, I believe the less expensive Pearstone battery is less expensive only because it does not say Canon on it. I can see no difference so far in charging time or battery life. And again, I saw no difference between aftermarket VS Canon batteries in my Rebel XTI (almost 10,000 clicks on that one).

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Careful

    This battery works great as long as you don't use it for a sporting event. I used it over a month for portrait sessions, and didn't notice any difference between this and the Canon ...Read complete review

    This battery works great as long as you don't use it for a sporting event. I used it over a month for portrait sessions, and didn't notice any difference between this and the Canon supplied battery. Then I used it at a recent sporting event where I took roughly 1400 frames on this battery. Now, even after a fresh recharge, I get an error on the camera to turn it off and then back on, or reinstall the battery. I can't get through even a few shots now before getting this error.
    I would not recommend this battery for any use except sporting events requiring fast continuous shooting, which seems to have led directly to this battery failing.

    Reviewed by 145 customers

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    5.0

    More Power!!!!

    By Alex

    from Dallas

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Charges Quickly
    • Easy To Install
    • Good Value
    • Lightweight
    • Long-Lasting
    • Reliable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Back-Up
      • Professional Cameras

      Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

      Usually I try to stick with OEM Canon gear. However, at the price I decided to take a chance. After all, it's just a battery right?

      Well, it works perfectly in both the camera and as a second cell in a battery grip. More power, more shots without stopping to swap batteries during a shoot.

      It's a winner in my book.

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      • No

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      4.0

      So far, So good

      By John

      from Woodbury, NJ

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Charges Quickly
      • Easy To Install
      • Good Value

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Back-Up

        Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

        Just about half the price of the OEM battery and so far I can't see any difference.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        BP 511 battery

        By Mel Short

        from Covington, Wa

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Charges Quickly
        • Good Value
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Back-Up

          Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

          Works perfect in my 5d camera, and lasts a reasonable time using bigger lenses that use is and are pretty power demanding, i would recommend this battery to any one who needs one

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          • No

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          5.0

          works great

          By cheryl the photographer

          from johnson city tn

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Good Value

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

              excellent substitute for the original canon battery.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

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              5.0

              Great backup!

              By Scuba Girl

              from West Plains, MO

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Charges Quickly
              • Easy To Install
              • Good Value
              • Lightweight
              • Long-Lasting
              • Reliable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Back-Up
                • Travel

                Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                I wanted a backup battery for when I travel or at home. Don't have to worry about running out of battery. It worked perfectly.

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                • No

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                5.0

                I would buy this product again

                By Jack

                from Pittston, Pennsylvania

                About Me Photography Student

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Charged Quickly
                • Reliable
                • Very good value

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Primary Battery

                  Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                  I use this battery in my Sony camera.
                  I have purchased replacement batteries from other sources and had very poor results. This battery is as good as the Sony original that came with the camera. I am very pleased with my purchase and will be replacing batteries in my other cameras with the same product.

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                  • No

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                  3.0

                  Battery without cover?

                  By Albqphotog

                  from California

                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Charges Quickly
                  • Easy To Install
                  • Good Value

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Back-Up
                    • Primary Battery

                    Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                    This battery seems to work but an odd thing is that it came without a cover like Canon ships with. That leaves it susceptible to discharging

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                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Great product!

                    By KG

                    from Rockford, IL

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Charges Quickly
                    • Easy To Install
                    • Long-Lasting

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Back-Up
                      • Primary Battery
                      • Travel

                      Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                      Use this battery on shoots lasting up to 2 hours. Never needing a change of batteries. Happy with this purchase.

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                      • No

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                      4.0

                      Reliable

                      By Michael

                      from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Charges Quickly
                      • Easy To Install
                      • Good Value
                      • Lightweight
                      • Long-Lasting
                      • Reliable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Back-Up
                        • Primary Battery
                        • Professional Cameras
                        • Travel

                        Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                        This is good replacement for the BP-511.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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                        5.0

                        So far so good

                        By Marek

                        from Austin, Tx

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Good Value

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Primary Battery

                          Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                          This is replacement for old (first) digital Rebel

                          So far works great.

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                          • No

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                          4.0

                          Works so far

                          By dp

                          from Atlanta, GA

                          About Me Casual Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Charges Quickly
                          • Easy To Install
                          • Good Value

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                              Seems to work well as a less expensive alternative to the Canon brand batteries. I charged this in the Canon charger that came with my 10D and it's been working fine. I've used other non-canon brands in the past and they didn't last very long (i.e., wouldn't hold much charge after a few cycles). So far this battery has worked great, although it's too early to know if it will hold up long-term.

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                              5.0

                              Like bottled H2O, have a spare!

                              By PhotogDog

                              from New Kensington, PA

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Charges Quickly
                              • Easy To Install
                              • Good Value
                              • Long-Lasting
                              • Reliable

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Back-Up
                                • Primary Battery
                                • Travel

                                Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                                I bought this to complete a set of four for my Canon 50D. I bought the Vello BG-C3 battery grip for this camera and having four batteries allows me to have two in the grip and keep two in reserve. These charge quickly keep it better than some of my other battery types.

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                                • No

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                                4.0

                                No name - Big Performance

                                By Lil Max

                                from Toms River, NJ

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Charges Quickly
                                • Easy To Install
                                • Good Value
                                • Lightweight
                                • Long-Lasting

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Back-Up
                                  • Primary Battery

                                  Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                                  It lasts as long as the its Canon counterpart.
                                  No Cons on this one. It charges up very quick. I am glad I bought it.

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                                  • No

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                                  5.0

                                  Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery

                                  By Dusty

                                  from Fairmont, WV

                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Charges Quickly
                                  • Easy To Install
                                  • Good Value
                                  • Long-Lasting
                                  • Reliable

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Back-Up
                                    • Primary Battery

                                    Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                                    I use the battery in a Canon Digital Rebel. I had an opportunity to take flash photos of a birthday party and the battery was in good shape after 40 pictures. Ordinary I would have used a satellite attached flash, but the area was to small/congested for its use and I was pleasantly surprised that the Pearstone battery performed so well. I definitely recommend it and will be purchasing another.

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                                    • No

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                                    5.0

                                    Great little battery

                                    By slowmo shooter

                                    from cleveland,ohio

                                    About Me Casual Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Good Value

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Primary Battery

                                      Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                                      Great battery works fine. More than reasonable price

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                                      • No

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                                      5.0

                                      Perfection

                                      By Photo Girl 50D

                                      from United States

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Charges Quickly
                                      • Easy To Install
                                      • Good Value
                                      • Lightweight

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Back-Up
                                        • Primary Battery
                                        • Professional Cameras

                                        Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                                        This battery works perfectly with my camera that I purchased it for (Canon 50D). I have had no trouble with it so far in using it. I would buy it again.

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                                        • No

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                                        5.0

                                        great battery

                                        By Ron

                                        from Staandish, Maine

                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Charges Quickly
                                        • Good Value
                                        • Long-Lasting

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Primary Battery

                                          Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                                          great battery for the price.

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                                          • No

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                                          5.0

                                          Excellent value for the price

                                          By Beru

                                          from Canada

                                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Charges Quickly
                                          • Good Value

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Primary Battery

                                            Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                                            It is not genuine but I would définitively buy this again. Great performance

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                                            • No

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                                            4.0

                                            Lasts a long time!

                                            By Kelly the photographer

                                            from Chicago, IL

                                            About Me Pro Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Charges Quickly
                                            • Easy To Install
                                            • Good Value
                                            • Lightweight
                                            • Long-Lasting
                                            • Reliable

                                            Cons

                                            • Loses Charge Over Time

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Back-Up
                                            • Primary Battery
                                            • Professional Cameras

                                            Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                                            I use this battery with my Canon 5D to photograph events such as weddings. This product last such a long time, It has been 3 years since I have purchased one of these to replace a dead one. Shipping was incredibly fast and reliable!

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                                            • No

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                                            5.0

                                            Great price for a battery

                                            By Soccer mom

                                            from Western PA

                                            About Me Casual Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                  Comments about Pearstone BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 1400mAh):

                                                  I loved the savings on this battery. I've only used it once so far but it's working great. Came fully charged!

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                                                  • No

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