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sickgm

26-10-2010, 9:48am

Hey Guys,

I just purchased the BG-E2N battery grip and wanted to know what is better, to run it with 2 BP 511A or 6 quality AA ?

LJG

26-10-2010, 9:53am

I have never tried mine with AA batteries, but the length of time I go between charges with 2 Canon batteries never ceases to amaze me.

MarkChap

26-10-2010, 9:55am

2 x BP-511's will outlast the AA's by a long way.

The AA tray is really only provided for use in an emergency where your 511's are flat and you really must get a photo

sickgm

26-10-2010, 10:57am

Thanks for the quick responses. Now, do I stick to genuine canon batteries or try out some third party (allot cheaper) batteries such as phottix?

JM Tran

26-10-2010, 12:44pm

Thanks for the quick responses. Now, do I stick to genuine canon batteries or try out some third party (allot cheaper) batteries such as phottix?

I used to own about 14 BP511As at one point, 13 of them were 3rd party batteries haha

I found the 3rd party ones to last a bit longer, as they held a bit more power/voltage, and only costed me around $13 dollars each, sorry but I cannot remember what brand they are or what site I got them from, they are Australian made though.

Wobbles

26-10-2010, 3:23pm

Thanks for the quick responses. Now, do I stick to genuine canon batteries or try out some third party (allot cheaper) batteries such as phottix?

I reccomend Sterlingtek, have a look here http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?63130-Reliable-batteries
Cheers
John

Bercy

26-10-2010, 6:13pm

In use I have not found a scrap of difference between canon and third party. I received a bunch of batteries when I bought my 40D and they avhe been fine. Never even thought about using the AA insert - would even know were it is - hopefully in the original camera box...now where is that...

sickgm

26-10-2010, 9:54pm

I ended up purchasing a couple from this place
http://www.camera-battery.com.au/s/digital-camera-battery/canon/eos-40d/

Really helpful guy, lets hope the batteries are good?

Roosta

28-10-2010, 9:31am

Same same, never needed to use AA's but still carry a couple, the life out of original battery + one 3rd party is surprising. Also, If you decide to run with out grip, AA's wont help you much.