Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders (Retail Package)

by Canon

• Canon Branded Retail Package
• Compatible with Canon EOS 5D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 10D, D60, D30, Pro90 IS, Pro1, G1, G2, G3, G5 and G6 models
• Keep a spare battery ready to capture once in a lifetime shots

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 2.4 x 0.9 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001GMIOE
• Item model number: 9200A001AA
• Batteries 1 Lithium ion batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (203 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Canon's BP-511A Battery Pack for selected Camcorders and EOS D-Series Digital Cameras is a high-capacity, rechargable Lithium-Ion battery. When used with camcorders, the BP-511A gives you a maximum recording time of 2-1/2 hours using the viewfinder, or 2 hours using the LCD screen.

When used with the EOS D-series cameras, the battery is capable of approximately 300 shots on a single charge.

It replaces Battery Pack BP-511 and is compatible with the following cameras and camcorders:

• EOS 20D
• EOS 20Da
• EOS 30D
• EOS 40D
• EOS 5D
• EOS D30
• EOS D60
• EOS Digital Rebel
• Limited Edition Digital Rebel
• Optura Xi
• PowerShot G1
• PowerShot G2
• PowerShot G3
• PowerShot G5
• PowerShot G6
• PowerShot Pro 1
• PowerShot Pro 90 IS
• ZR10
• ZR20
• ZR25MC
• ZR30MC
• ZR40
• ZR45MC
• ZR50MC
• ZR60
• ZR65MC
• ZR70MC
• ZR80
• ZR85
• ZR90

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

105 of 106 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent capacity - shoot till you drop! April 26, 2004

By Oyvind

I bought this battery to have as a backup for the identical one that came with my Canon Powershot G5. The battery is fabulous. I've always been very displeased with the shooting capacity of digital cameras in general - they would run out of battery in a very short time. This battery was one of the deciding factors for me buying a Canon Powershot G5. According to a test on dpreview, it's the best performing battery (when used in the G3) out there for any digital camera (at the time of testing).

I've taken a few thousand pictures with it so far, and I'm very pleased. When using the LCD display for a mix of movies and pictures (on my G5), I get around 600 pictures out of one fully charged battery. I've never completely "emptied" the battery with the LCD screen off (preview only), but based on my experience so far, I would think that you'll get somewhere between 600-1000 pictures out of one fully charged battery - maybe more - when the LCD is not on all the time. If you take a lot of pictures (I can easily take 500 on a weekend trip), I would still recommend buying an extra battery though. I'm panicked about ever running out of battery (or memory) while I'm shooting.

Should you buy a cheaper non-Canon brand equivalent battery? I've not tried an equivalent for the BP-511, but I've got a DigiPower equivalent for my Canon Powershot S200 (Elph II), and it's crap. I would never buy and equivalent for my G5 camera, because in my experience, it's quite apparent that you get what you pay for.

Pros:
* Extremely good capacity - 500-1000 pictures on one charge with normal use.
* Charges relatively quick in my G5 - about 90 minutes

Cons:
* Very heavy. It'll weigh down your camera, but for the capacity it provides, I personally think it's worth it.

Conclusion: It's a very good battery - capacity is fabulous. I've had no problems with it - it doesn't overheat, it doesn't stop working, and so far after about 6 months of operation, I've noticed no drop in capacity. I give it an unconditional 5 stars!!!

49 of 51 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars I doubt this is a Canon product as represented November 7, 2009

By Michael L. Baird

Amazon Verified Purchase

I looked hard to find a genuine Canon replacement battery, since most 3rd party batteries are bad news. This one was so expensive I thought it had to be authentic. It arrived 4 days late. I question the authenticity of this "Canon" battery - Cheap cardboard packaging had faded colors, instructions on paper of low quality, the label on the battery was a faded off-color, not like any of my OEM Canon parts, there was no punched hold in the cheap plastic tray to use orientation to indicate charged/not. I can't prove this is a knock-off counterfeit - but even the "hologram" looks fake. I have more faith when Amazon does the fulfillment directly, and I thus hesitate to use 3rd parties for this category of product. Sorry if I'm wrong, it just a bad feeling based on my above observations.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Put, November 22, 2004

By Mario S. Jimenez Jr.

This battery will give you about 500-1000 shots before going dead. Even if you use the flash often, it won't die easily!! You can always count on this battery, no matter how you use it. Highly Recommended for any level photographer!!

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