topic Re: Substitute for the NB-4L Battery Pack in Camera Accessories

Substitute for the NB-4L Battery Pack

MikeJoe — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:03:28 GMT

I'd like to know if their is a substitute for the NB-4L Battery Pack. Does it have separate charger that comes with it? Can I buy a NB-4L Battery Pack by another source other than Canon?

Re: Substitute for the NB-4L Battery Pack

rs-eos — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:13:24 GMT

You can certainly buy third party batteries, but I personally only use Canon-branded ones. If you're going third party, be sure it's a trusted brand and you're purchasing from reliable sources.

In terms of a charger, the Canon branded one is Battery Charger CB-2LV.

Re: Substitute for the NB-4L Battery Pack

normadel — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:06:03 GMT

You'll find many aftermarket batteries on Amazon and eBay, with and without chargers. Canons also.

Aftermarkets cost MUCH less. The genuine Canons will very likely be very old stock.

Re: Substitute for the NB-4L Battery Pack

rs-eos — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:48:12 GMT

I would advise against getting things from Amazon or eBay. As I wrote earlier, if going third-party, go with trusted businesses such as the various authorized Canon resellers (they have the more reputable third-party batteries/chargers).

Re: Substitute for the NB-4L Battery Pack

normadel — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:00:22 GMT

I saw Wasabi batteries, which are one of the top aftermarket brands. Kastar is good too. When you're looking for a battery model this old, the options are limited from authorized Canon resellers.