Ultralast UL BP511 Canon BP 511 Equivalent Digital Camera Battery

Customer Reviews

Great Replacement Battery

2008-06-08
Can't beat the cost or performance. Got this battery as a replacement for my OEM battery for my Canon 10D. Took over 100 pictures with flash and it was still going strong. Haven't recharged it yet.

Works as rated

2008-05-30
I read other reviews and must say I agree. Product works fine and seller did a great job.

Ultralast Batteries (Canon Equivalent)

2008-05-21
I purchased 2 of these UL-BP511 for use with my Canon Optura 20 camcorder. Both charged quickly to maximum level as indicated by the camcorder. I have used both several times and cannot yet detect any significant difference in performance from Canon batteries.

Dead On Arrival

2008-05-10
Based on the glowing reviews I read I purchased this battery. It was a complete waste of money. Could not put a charge on it at all.

Very pleased with this product

2008-05-09
I am very pleased with this product. It has a long life and my camera works perfectly with it. I will buy again.

Doesn't last as long as original

2008-07-20
Doesn't last as long as the original. It probably last about 300 pictures on my 30D (with review off the battery is shown low after 200 pictures or so, I guess it can still go on for a short while)

More capacity than expected

2008-07-14
It says that they are 1200mAh, so it would be below the 511A (1390mAh) batteries.

However, I was pleasantly surprised when the battery, still at 7.4v is actually a 1600mAh files.

It seems to hold well, but I'll update the review later when I've used it more.

What's good:
- 1600 mAh (400 mAh more than Amazon states - that's a lot of photos! - 33% extra battery life)
- Works when Canon's charger included with 40D. The connectors on the back are exactly the same as Canon branded batteries.
- Cheap - buy 3-4 of these instead of 1 canon branded one - and get more battery life as well.

What's not so good:
The battery cap on canon's batteries is a little too big for this one, it 'fits' but falls off extremely easily. I was hoping to use the cap as an indicator of a charged battery, or empty battery, but cannot do that with this one.

We'll update after more months of use:
How well it holds the charge. So far, so good.

Good batteries for the price.

2008-07-07
Bought two of them for vacation to DC. When they arrived one was dead and would not even charge, contacted the seller and they sent a new one in 3 days. Both batteries work great, hold a long charge, and took the DC heat walking the streets for 7-9 hours a day for the entire week. Only had to recharge one time for each battery all week. Would buy again no issues or reservations!

Good OEM Battery

2008-07-06
I found the Ultralast battery to work well in my Canon SLR. I have only put it through a couple of charge cycles, but it seems as good as the original.

Lasts LONGER Than Original Canon Battery

2008-06-12
I purchased a Canon 40D a month ago and then bought one of these as a backup battery. After comparing the two, it seems that under similar usage patterns, this battery actually outlasts the stock Canon one. This is the first time I've experienced a 3rd party battery which lasts longer than the original. I'll be buying another one of these before I go on a summer roadtrip.

Cameras & Photography Products and Books

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PC Magazine Guide to Digital Photography

Editorial Reviews from Book News, Inc.
A couple of digital photography experts weigh the advantages and disadvantages of film vs. digital photography, and explain the basics underlying both types of photography. The Grottas provide reality checks on such issues as whether the number of megapixels really matter, and tips on camera selection, use, and e-mailing and organizing photos. The handbook includes color and b&w images, a glossary, and sidebars and Web links for further technical details.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland.

From the Back Cover The megapixel hype
The fact is a camera’s megapixel rating is only a measure of how many pixels (photosensitive sites) an image sensor has…. An image sensor is simply one component of an entire system that produces a digital photograph… So resist buying into the megapixel hype when you’re choosing a digital camera. From Chapter 1

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