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Gift from my grandma - Need CB-5L Battery Charger

fancypantss
Apprentice

Help! My late Grandma gifted me her old EOS Rebel 300. I have absolutely know idea how to use it. I am very interested in getting into photography. However, the camera wont stay charged long enough to examine. I think I want to order a new charger and new batteries. My questions: How can I find a CB-5L battery charger? Do I HAVE to use that specific charger type/brand? I cant find that exact 5L here on the Canon site or even on Amazon, does that matter? Also, same question applies to my batteries. Must I ONLY use the Canon Li-ion Battery? Can I use a different brand? The last question I have right now, what type of lenses should I look at purchasing for quality professional photos? Or is that even possible with a camera this old? I would love to do maternity, senior photos, engagement photos with eventually wedding. PLEASE give me all of your advice. 

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kvbarkley
VIP
VIP

While Canon batteries are best, for a camera this old, third party batteries should be fine.

Did you get any lenses with it? If you got the 18-55 kit lens, that should be fine to start out. Don't get any more lenses until you get familiar with what you have.

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RogerMars
Contributor

It sounds like there was a mix-up with the camera model. The EOS 300D indeed uses the CB-5L and BP-511 battery, while the EOS 300 is a film camera.

javiergonzales
Contributor

That's sweet of your grandma! If you require a CB-5L battery charger, why not turn it into an opportunity for a experience?

shadowsports
Legend
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This thread hasn't received any posts for a year.  Best to leave it "retired".

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