gixer1 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Folks, I have bought a Canon battery grip that takes 2 x LP-E5 batteries or 6 c AA batteries, i went to look for an additional LP-E5 battery and notice there are a few non-canon ones on evilbay, has anyone tried these cheapo versions and if so are they any good? A Li-ion battery should be as good as any other Li-ion battery i would think? but i keep hearing "you get what you pay for" in my head! also i notice there are some 55-250 sigma lenses on there too from Hong cong for around £120 are these ok for an use or cheap rubbish? Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Folks, I have bought a Canon battery grip that takes 2 x LP-E5 batteries or 6 c AA batteries, i went to look for an additional LP-E5 battery and notice there are a few non-canon ones on evilbay, has anyone tried these cheapo versions and if so are they any good? A Li-ion battery should be as good as any other Li-ion battery i would think? but i keep hearing "you get what you pay for" in my head! also i notice there are some 55-250 sigma lenses on there too from Hong cong for around £120 are these ok for an use or cheap rubbish? Regards, Gixer the lenses are not the same as a canon lens thats for sure, they wok ok but spend all you can on the lens, camera/ grips etc much less important doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) I'd avoid cheapo lenses. A bad lens will render your expensive camera useless. I've bought loads of batteries, which aren't Nikon ones. Most of them work reliably, although the ones which didn't were more than likely my fault, as I mixed different mAh levels. Best to match them, or one will run out quicker than the other and give funny battery level readings. Edited August 1, 2011 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmep Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 i've had some generic canon fit batteries from ebay and have been happy with them. in fact cant remember ever buying a non oem battery from ebay that hasnt been any good, i've found the phone and camera batteries to work fine and usually about 1/3 or less than the price of a genuine one. on another note i wouldn't buy a memory card from ebay.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I have about 10 of them, seem to hold thier charge as well as a genuine one, I have 2 canon cameras that take them and have had no probs! I paid about £5-6 each for the last batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks for the help folks, what are the opinions of lenses on eBay, specifically -170658754850 on eBay? Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 This might help http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/best_canon_eos_lenses.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 This might help http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/best_canon_eos_lenses.html thanks billy, much appreciated! Regards, gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Ooo! It's £13 cheaper in the link on that site too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Ive only ever used canon lenses. i was warned off sigma, i nearly bought a sigma macro lens but you get what you pay for really and if you are into it enough to require a macro lens youd better make it a decent one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Dunno if it'll help, but I've always found these guys cheap and reliable. http://www.filterfantastic.co.uk/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 7 day shop for camera batteries. The non Canon ones are actually better than the Canon ones. Lots of them are high capacity and for under £10 you can buy 5+ for the price of a Factory made piece. I have been using some in my 50d for over 3 years (had them for my 40d too) and they are still going strong and will hold a 100% charge for months at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 7 day shop for camera batteries. Great site, i have had them from here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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