> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mat > Hayashibara > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:28 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: EOS RBP511/512 batteries > > > > > > >Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 09:45:47 -0500 > >From: Steven Ralser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: EOS RBP511/512 batteries > > > >The time has come for me to replace my batteries for my 10D. Is > >there anything I should be aware of with generic batteries from ebay? > >or does anyone have a good source for batteries? > > > I've had really good luck with sterlingtek.com, their batts seem to be > fairly high capacity (2000 mAH) and fit the cameras and chargers well. > > Some of the more generic ones I've bought on eBay seem to fit in the > D30, D60 and 10D OK, but get "stuck" in the BG-ED3 (it takes a little > extra push to get them in, and they don't pop out when you pop the > battery release catch... aggravating). They are ever-so-slightly too > thick on the end opposite the contacts. It takes a little careful > moto-tool work to get them to slide in and out easily. Since it's only a > couple bucks difference, I'd prefer to just go with the sterlingtek ones. > > *
I had this problem with the 20D when it first came out, some of my existing "generic" batteries were snug, but batteries I've bought more recently from eBay sellers seem to be fine. Tom P. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
