Ultralast UL-BP511 Canon BP-511 Equivalent Digital Camera Battery
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Ultralast UL-BP511 Canon BP-511 Equivalent Digital Camera Battery
Customer Review: It was almost close to kill my precious memories
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this item on Aug. 17. 08. but didn't have to use it because I have several BP 511 batteries. The reason I bought this was to keep it as a back up when I need.
A week ago, my wife gave a birth to a new baby. I wanted to take some pictures to keep that moment as a permanant memories. in the morning of the due day, I fully charged this battery and went to a hospital. After I got to the hospital, I turned on my camera, but it didn't work at all. I touched my camera here and there, but I wasn't able to figure out what's wrong with it. As a last resort, I changed the battery to another one that I brought, an then finally my camera started working.
If I hadn't brought another battery, it could have killed all my precious memories that I didn't want to miss any of those.
I threw it away right away. I know it's my fault not to check whether or not the battery was working well at the time of delivery, but it was a really embarrassing experience.
There are many reviews saying that they are well satisfied with the item, but I just wanted say to the people want to buy this product you guys need to check the battery whether or not it is working as soon as you receive it not to miss any of important moments you want to keep.
Customer Review: More capacity than expected
Summary: 4 Stars
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.
Customer Review: Stock up on these batteries for cold weather use
Summary: 5 Stars
I was concerned about these cheap batteries not performing well enough. Well, I was wrong. I bought 2 of them (just in case 1 is DOA), charged them up, and took them up to climb Kilimanjaro. I thought they would drain fast in the cold weather. I was proven wrong. 1 battery lasted me for the whole 7 days of climb, with temperature between +35C to -10C. It also lasted through my Zanzibar trip, and finally drained out on the 2nd day of my safari. In total, one fully charged battery took over 1,000 pictures with my Canon 40D, through some really cold weather.
I think that the sellers charging shipping for each battery is a rip-off (even though they are shipped in one envelope), and I don't agree with that. But, given these batteries are so cheap even with the shipping, I would still buy these next time.
Customer Review: Good enough, and it works. But...
Summary: 4 Stars
Battery received from WOWparts via Amazon arrived in timely manner, and works for my Canon SLR at a bargain price.
My only qualm is that I ordered an Ultralast UL-BP511. I specifically ordered an Ultralast brand battery because I already have one, and know it works fine.
I know what the Ultralast packaging and battery stickers look like.
The one I received is not that. It's more generic. The box says: Digital Video Battery For BP-511(A).
It appears very similar. Maybe Ultralast makes them, or the same maker supplies Ultralast, I don't know, but there is no Ultralast marking on this battery.
That said, it does fit and power the camera at a price that was very affordable, so I'm glad its here.
Customer Review: These batteries are a steal!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a little skeptical of this product because it was priced so much lower than the factory product from Canon. I purchased them anyway because they had been given good reviews. I used them on a trip to Italy and was not disappointed. The capacity of these batteries far exceeds the originals. I was able to get about 250 pictures (with multiple reviews on the camera LCD screen) before the battery dropped to 25%. They also seem to hold a charge when not in use as well. I'm so glad I purchased these batteries. I paid about $12 for 2 and saved about $108 by not purchasing the Canon product! Save your money and get a superior product. The company also issued a warranty with these batteries as well.