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Vital to all digital cameras, and required for many film cameras — and for many accessories.

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Should I buy an original manufacturer battery, or is a generic brand OK?

To me, after buying a $500+ camera, a $40 second battery is a no brainer. … I would consider buying a 3rd party battery if it was from a reputable brand, like energizer, or duracell etc. …
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Will a Canon dSLR retain settings if the battery is removed for an extended period of time?

All modern canon dslr's have a small lithium battery (similar to the one that is used to power your computers CMOS) that powers the internal memory that retains the settings. …
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Recommendations for off-brand battery grips for DSLRs

I highly recommend Zeikos battery grips. I have the Zeikos grip for my 5D Mark II, and I could not be happier. It matches my 5D2 perfectly, with no flex. …
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