CanonBattery Pack BP-828, Black

I was buying some generic batteries to use along with my name brands, but not anymore. I will always buy the name brands from now on. They are the best, hands down. Good charging and long-lasting. Well built.

We've tried Wasabi, Watson and Canon batteries in our Canon G40s & Canon XA35s. Only Canon genuine batteries measure up over the long haul. The Canon XA35s, SDI connection requires more juice then the Canon G40s using HDMI. We're not buying any more cheap batteries. After 8 months of Cameras randomly going offline, cheap batteries just don't last. They leave us scrambling to swap batteries! Not good during a shoot!We shoot continuous for 3 to 4 hours. Batteries are drained to 35 or 45% then charged for the next shoot. Excellent Cameras deserve great batteries!

These batteries had zero charge. This is a bad sign. Sure enough when trying to charge both showed a flashing charge light indicating bad batteries. I have two of these that are 2+ years old and still work fine. Amazon said contact Canon. Canon said because my video camera is no longer made (but the batteries are) they will not replace the batteries even though they are new. I am out $300.EDIT************************Bought a Watson BP-828 with a charger. The Watson charger worked on these batteries no problem. The Canon charger would charge my other batteries but not these. Canon charger went in the trash.

Dependability and battery life was my biggest need. I was very happy with the life of this after 2 video shoots.

I love this battery! Great life, and still compact enough, to not notice any weight and/or balance difference, using my Canon video cam. I do; however, wish this was less expensive...(because I'd love to invest in another one, for a backup...but I haven't...purely due to the cost). But again; this is a great battery! And yes; I paid the price...because my experience with lesser expensive 'clones'...has not been great.

Bought cheaper batteries and when they quit, no warning. Better pay a little more for assuring you won’t be left in the cold.

I use this battery with an older Canon G10. The battery is a little pricey butit gives me 3+ hours of usage and is doing well after several months.

My camera also has phantom power mic XLR connectors, so battery life is important. Worked well hand held. When I'm on a tripod, I use AC power when available.