Need battery for Canon Rebel XT

[macphanatic]

Found the oem version for $33 from Amazon. However, SterlingTek has a 1700 mAH replacement for about $17 plus shipping. The OEM battery is 720 mAH. Has anyone used batteries from SterlingTek? Curious about their reliability and longevity.

[djroga3]

SterlingTek generally has a good product at a reasonable price. Personal experience.

[Pat]

I have two of the SterlingTek BP-511s. They've held up fine for the last 18 months or so. Seem to deal with low temperatures better than my Canon branded batteries.

As for the higher capacity:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readfl...forum=1031&thread=26266464&page=1

[haikuman]

SterlingTek Offers very good service and Batteries . My Canon 20D loves them.

[macphanatic]

Pat wrote:
I have two of the SterlingTek BP-511s. They've held up fine for the last 18 months or so. Seem to deal with low temperatures better than my Canon branded batteries.

As for the higher capacity:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readfl...forum=1031&thread=26266464&page=1

Thanks for the link. In it I found Diamondback Batteries. Looks like those that bought from Diamondback were pleased with their purchase. I think I might give them a shot along with the ac/dc battery charger.

[vision63]

I too have that Sterlingtek battery, which has held up for over 3 years.