Customer Reviews

Lenmar LIC511 Lithium-ion Camcorder Battery Equivelent to the Canon BP-511 Battery

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I picked up a couple of these batteries as spares for my Canon digital camera (Powershot G5)--for the price of a single Canon battery.

Both have worked fairly well, although neither holds nearly the charge of the Canon batteries; I expect to get about 50 photos off of one, using a flash for about half, whereas the genuine Canon battery is good for 100 or more.

Also, one of the two no longer charges in external chargers; the contacts on the battery apparently don't quite connect well enough. I have to change that one in the camera.

Overall, if you want a spare battery, you can get two of these for what one Canon battery costs--but expect to get half the performance of the Canon battery, too.

Beware of this product. Bought one, worked great.. for about a month. It's now dead, will not take a charge, and sits inert. Classic reason to stay away from knock-off cheap junk.

Bought one of these a year ago. Works about the same as the Canon battery I got with the camera. I alternate between the Canon and the Lenmar batteries and haven't noticed any difference.

Unlike some of the other reviewers, I've had no problems with this battery...and I've had it over a year. I'm a pro photographer, so it has been recharged over and over and over and still holds a charge. Maybe it is better because I tend to totally drain my batteries before recharging? I also use this battery in the Dual Battery Grip alongside the Canon and other off brand batteries.

I bought this battery as a replacement for an old Canon BP511A. It lasted about a couple of months before it started not taking a charge. Complete waste of money.

Ive had it for a couple months now. I notice no difference between it and my canon bp511. My only gripe with it is its cheazy silver plastic color, but hey, who looks at your batteries?

This is a great battery replacement for the Canon BP-511A. I have used Lenmar batteries bought from brick-and-mortar store before, so I was comfortable getting them online.

The two batteries I received is silver - not dark grey (doesn't matter though since it is hidden inside anyway). And it is actually 7.4v, 1500maH (vs 7.4, 1390maH for the Canon). Don't be discouraged if you see the label says "For Canon camcorders". It works fine ...

Even so, it doesn't last as long as the Canon battery, which lasted through more than 350 shots of large raw (15-20MB) on my EOS 50D and still has a little left. The Lenmar still got me around 250 - 275 shots before I have to switch it out.

BTW, it charged just fine on my Canon battery charger - so no problem there (just fitted a tad loose.)

For quality, fit, and finish, I would give it 4 stars. However, at such a bargain prices, I have to give them a 5 stars for overall value. You can't beat this !!!

Mike

Perhaps I just got a good one, but I see no difference in performance or charge time from the battery that came with my 40D. If you're concerned about the disparity of the reviews, I'd also recommend Ultralast UL-BP511 Canon BP-511 Equivalent Digital Camera Battery which I own, also works just as well as the Canon, and has significantly better reviews.

Purchased it as a replacement for my original Canon 30D battery. Works great. Get around 500 shots (or maybe more)with my 70-200mm f/4L IS lens and fair amount of chimping. Note, that IS eats considerable amount of battery. Overall, I am happy after a disastrous purchase of Sterlingteks for my 350D.

Sometimes when the price is too good to be true...sometimes it is best to believe your intuition. I decided to take a gamble since most of the reviews of this product were good. Was a waste of my money. It recharged only twice...I'll go back to a Canon brand and pay the higher price for a better value.