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Ken Vann (kjvann) 0 pts

November 20, 2007 12:30 PM

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Replacement Batteries. Can you recommend a brand of 3rd party battery?

What types/brands of batteries have you used with the PowerShot SD800 IS. Any horror stories about batteries? Should I use only the Cannon brand battery or a 3rd party replacement?

I just purchased the camera as a gift for my wife. I want to make sure she has plenty of battery power.

Thanks for your help.

Ken Vann

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Matt (MAK1981) 6009 pts

November 20, 2007 1:42 PM

I personally own the SD800IS (and LOVE it, great choice for the Mrs!). My thought on batteries is like this: If your car battery dies, are you going to go to the car-brand dealership and pay twice the price for an OEM battery, when you could go to WalMart and get a battery that works just as well for half the price?

Well, I opted for the non-OEM battery, and don't notice at difference at all. In fact (at least for this battery), there aren't really any negative reviews. It's it's one-third the price of a Canon battery. Buy two, and save on shipping. She'll never need batteries again!

It's actually cheaper than I bought it for now: http://www.amazon.com/Lenmar-DLC5L-Lithium-ion-Camcorder-Equivelent/dp/B000GYU9IS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1195584045&sr=8-1.

If you buy 1 or 2, get a small filler item so you don't have to pay shipping. Or get Amazon Prime for 30-days for free :) I've had these batteries for about 8 months now. No problem whatsoever.

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Ken Vann (kjvann) 0 pts

November 22, 2007 8:10 AM

Thank you for the information Mat. I think I will purchase some of the batteries you have recommend.

Have you tried one of the external battery charges for this type of camera? How does it work for you?

Ken Vann

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Matt (MAK1981) 6009 pts

November 27, 2007 8:08 AM

I've only used the external battery charger that came with the camera. It has worked perfectly, for the off-brand and Canon brand of batteries. I like that the prongs fold into the case when not in use... I've broken many a charger because of those prongs breaking off (to be fair, it was my own fault, though, lol)

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Ken Vann (kjvann) 0 pts

November 28, 2007 9:02 PM

Thank you for the information. I have ordered the battery your linked to. I got the Camera in today. Its going to be the first real digital camera for my wife.

Thanks Again.

Ken Vann

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