Got this to have as a ready spare for my Canon SD1400 compact. It fits fine and costs a fraction of what you'd pay for one from the camera manufacturer. So far it has been holding up identically to my original battery, but to date I've only run it through 3 use/charge cycles. Only time will tell if how it compares to the original which is a couple of months older. At the comparative cost though, it's really going to have to annoy me to send me somewhere else. Mine arrived with a printed label wrapping it as opposed to the image in the ad. This makes it fit marginally tighter than the original battery, but has not been an issue and makes it somewhat less prone to being dropped when removing it from the camera vs the original which slides out more freely. Unlike some other equivalent batteries out there, this is rated the same capacity as the original. Not sure if that is a decision factor for anyone since there is not a lot of difference and how many shots you'll actually get is dependent upon a lot of other variables while using your camera in additon to battery construction, so as with all things battery powered, YMMV.
battery died after being charged 4-5 times
Review Date: September 2, 2010
Reviewer: nelson3823,
I have only charged/discharged this battery 4-5 times and it's already toast. After it's fully charged, the camera says it's dead. The canon battery still works like a charm.
Great battery - good as brand name!
Review Date: August 1, 2010
Reviewer: Aopal,
Followed the instructions for fully charging then running down the battery. First charge lasted through 7 days of vacation and vigorous picture taking. Since the second charge (first run down) it's been running for weeks at home. Camera functions as well and pictures look as great as when my old name brand battery was new. Works great!
good for the price
Review Date: June 16, 2010
Reviewer: Lombard Street,
I did the following test:
(1) charged the new battery to full capacity;
(2) used it in a Powershot SD750 to capture video, depleting the battery completely;
(3) charged to full capacity again;
(4) now captured video again: This battery lasts about 85% as long as my genuine Canon battery.
Conclusion: considering the price difference, it is a great bargain and perfect as a backup battery.
Caveats: (1) the OEM's battery life may deteriorate much faster and may not last as many cycles as the genuine batteries. I can only find out in the future.
(2) I am not sure it is as safe. but there is no way to find out.
Short, short lifespan
Review Date: May 29, 2010
Reviewer: Yeah, I'm "that guy", In a box next to a van down by the river
I own two Canon cameras that are compatible with this battery, and this Lenmar one has been the worst of all four that I've purchased.
After the first 3 months, it wouldn't hold a charge nearly as long as the other 3 brands (including the original OEM battery). After 6 months, it lasts about 30 shots before the camera dies.
It doesn't matter which camera I put it in; the poor performance is identical in both cameras. Look for a different replacement battery!
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Economical spare battery alternative
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