Canon Rebel Battery?

[HLAuburn]

I got a Canon Rebel as a gift for Christmas, and the battery just ran out. Where is the best (least expensive?) place to get a replacement? I looked on eBay, but most of them seems to be "knock offs" and I wasn't too sure about the quality. Should I look into buying a recharger instead?

Thanks!

 

[bob100]

I got a Canon Rebel as a gift for Christmas, and the battery just ran out. Where is the best (least expensive?) place to get a replacement? I looked on eBay, but most of them seems to be "knock offs" and I wasn't too sure about the quality. Should I look into buying a recharger instead?

Thanks!

buy a recharger? it comes with package, the original Canon battery should last a long time. if for some reason you did not get a battery recharger I would look at "knock off" rechargers, I have a replacement battery from bestbatt.com but the original is so good I've never had to use the backup

 

[HLAuburn]

buy a recharger? it comes with package, the original Canon battery should last a long time. if for some reason you did not get a battery recharger I would look at "knock off" rechargers, I have a replacement battery from bestbatt.com but the original is so good I've never had to use the backup

Well, what do ya know!? There's one in the box! Sorry for the dumb question and thanks for the help!

 

[ukcatfan]

Well, if one charge lasted from X-mas to now, I officially say that you need to go out and use your camera some more!!! (and read your manual)

 

[HLAuburn]

Well, if one charge lasted from X-mas to now, I officially say that you need to go out and use your camera some more!!! (and read your manual)

You're probably right!

 

[jann1033]

i'd say you can pick up third party replacements for under $20 but you may not need one. in reality, with my xt the battery only lasts about 400-550 photos or so. if you plan on ever taking it on vacation or anything you might want a spare. i have 3 and switch using them each time, they all last about the same amount and have been good for over 3 yrs( 4 in july)

 

[boBQuincy]

I got a Canon Rebel as a gift for Christmas, and the battery just ran out.

That's amazing! I am happy if my battery lasts for a full day!
I will not go into the details of OEM vs 3rd party batteries, just that I buy Canon batteries for insurance.

 

[PoohJen]

You should carry a spare anyway! I got my Rebel XT spare at http://www.sterlingtek.com based on the recommendations here, and never had an issue! I'm about to order one from there for my 40D