4 replies to this topic

[dolphine]

can you recommend me other battery pack that has better performance than BP511? thx

[Reefkeep]

The 512 works as well, but I don't see the need. I had a power 2000 bp-511 (sold at B&H) last 4 (60 min) dives. Make sure the review and auto off time is set to the lowest option. Also the power 2000, bp-511 battery does seem to last quite a bit longer than the Canon version.

[dolphine]

thx reefkeep.

are you also using power2000 charger? if you do, how long does it take to charge from empty?
I need a charger that can take DC input, canon's original is too expensive.

[Andi Voeltz]

Hi,

I like to state that I paid 10 EUR less for the BP-512, funny, eh?
So far I could not figure out which battery is better. Except from
the missing nodge in the BP-512 it seem identical to the BP-511.

I am planning to always use it with the original charger. Do you think
we might run into trouble with this on safarie boats? So far I never
had to use the 12V adapters we once bought for our subtronic
strobes...

..but I am not sure it the original charger from Canon is that well
protected against power fluctuations. Have you any thoughts?

[dolphine]

do you know if there is any other alternative power source, like for example external battery pack using AA battery or any compatible disposable Li ion battery?