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Cheap charger with batteries
"The charger (including batteries) has several advantages, some weaknesses, and one big question mark:
POSITIVE:
+ Two LP-E8 batteries and one charger at this price are really very good value!
+ Both batteries can be charged simultaneously.
+ It's small and lightweight. Certainly not heavier or larger than the original Canon charger (which can only charge one battery).
+ The two batteries work perfectly in my Canon EOS 650D.
NEGATIVE:
- The charge level is indicated by small LEDs that glow either red or green continuously. For me, with red-green color blindness, it's impossible to tell whether the batteries are charging or not. (For comparison: With Canon, flashing means charging, and a steady light means charging is complete.)
- Charging takes quite a long time. Although the description states "Use a 5V 2.1A Micro USB/Type-C input charger to maximize charging efficiency." The charger is supplied with the charger. However, there is no charger, and the included cable is also NOT suitable for this purpose.
UNCERTAINTY:
I've only been using the batteries for about a month. So far, there have been no problems. However, I've used third-party batteries in the past, and they all gave up relatively quickly. First, there was usually a significant drop in performance (often empty after 50 pictures despite a full charge), and soon after, they were completely broken.
I don't want to explicitly accuse these batteries of this! However, I'll point out my experience and secretly expect that these batteries won't last as long as an original battery. (I've been using the original Canon battery for 12 years, and it still works. Currently, a single original battery costs around €50.)
POSITIVE:
+ Two LP-E8 batteries and one charger at this price are really very good value!
+ Both batteries can be charged simultaneously.
+ It's small and lightweight. Certainly not heavier or larger than the original Canon charger (which can only charge one battery).
+ The two batteries work perfectly in my Canon EOS 650D.
NEGATIVE:
- The charge level is indicated by small LEDs that glow either red or green continuously. For me, with red-green color blindness, it's impossible to tell whether the batteries are charging or not. (For comparison: With Canon, flashing means charging, and a steady light means charging is complete.)
- Charging takes quite a long time. Although the description states "Use a 5V 2.1A Micro USB/Type-C input charger to maximize charging efficiency." The charger is supplied with the charger. However, there is no charger, and the included cable is also NOT suitable for this purpose.
UNCERTAINTY:
I've only been using the batteries for about a month. So far, there have been no problems. However, I've used third-party batteries in the past, and they all gave up relatively quickly. First, there was usually a significant drop in performance (often empty after 50 pictures despite a full charge), and soon after, they were completely broken.
I don't want to explicitly accuse these batteries of this! However, I'll point out my experience and secretly expect that these batteries won't last as long as an original battery. (I've been using the original Canon battery for 12 years, and it still works. Currently, a single original battery costs around €50.)
18/11/2025
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