Batteries for Canon Digital Rebel 300D

The battery in my 300D seems to have lost the ability to get a good
charging. I have to recharge it about once a week and I don't take many
pictures. I've google'd BP-511, the battery for the camera, and get
quite a few hits. There are various sources for replacements with
prices ranging from about $15 to $70, depending on the specific marketer
and manufacturer. Are there any recommendations or specific cautions I
should exercise when getting a new battery?

Please reply to me directly as well as to this group.

Thanks

Pete

"Pete Schultz" <pfsch1.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> The battery in my 300D seems to have lost the ability to get a good
> charging. I have to recharge it about once a week and I don't take many
> pictures. I've google'd BP-511, the battery for the camera, and get quite
> a few hits. There are various sources for replacements with prices
> ranging from about $15 to $70, depending on the specific marketer and
> manufacturer. Are there any recommendations or specific cautions I should
> exercise when getting a new battery?
>
> Please reply to me directly as well as to this group.
>
> Thanks
>
> Pete
>

The only non-Canon battery I've used is SterlingTek, I've had relatively few
problems. I did have one battery out of 4 that I bought stop taking a
charge after 2 years, but the other 3 are still good - better than the
original Canon batteries.

Mark