DSTE LP-E4 LPE4 Li-ion Battery for Canon EOS-1D Mark III 1Ds Mark III 1D mark4 Camera

I bought this 'eyes wide open' for a Canon EOS-1D X with the expectation that it would not provide its charge state on the camera's LCD (see other reviews). It's a budget battery, ideal for testing an unknown camera or to act as a backup battery. No complaints for a low-priced item. Good value for money.

And a fraction of the price! Certainly not 6 times worse than genuine, which was the price difference! Fits a treat into my Canon 1d mk 4. Although it’s much higher MA rating, lasts slightly less time, and holds it charge for less time than genuine battery, but great as a back up. Charges fine in Canon dual battery charger. Been using it for over a year, works well, even when left taking star trail pictures outside in winter in uk. Recomended.

Although the description doesn't mention the Canon 1Dx, I hoped this battery would show the battery level in the camera LCD (as the description says it does with the 1Ds series, etc.). It doesn't. Placing the battery in the camera causes it to pause for a few minutes, then grumpily announce "Cannot communicate with battery". It is possible to select "ok" and then use the camera as normal (although you have to guess when it is running low on power). Even so, at 3400mAh this battery should last longer than even the LP-E4N at 2450mAh, so I'm looking forward to getting out into the field and seeing what it can do.

1st class item and price and delivery.

I don't know if I was unlucky or all are like this the battery was completely flat with no residue charge left in it which this type of battery should come as. Charged it up and tried it with the camera and all I got was a message no communication with the battery on the camera screen. Returned for a refund which showed promptly, price is excellent just a case do I risk ordering another one in the hope it works.

Whilst there are many third party batteries and they are all most likely made in China, the DSTE branded ones have always been very reliable for me over the years and in terms of performance, as good as the OEM versions plus better value for money. I have used them for M4/3rds cameras and numerous Canon models so I have no hesitation in giving them a big thumbs up.

good product & price

Just as good as the real Canon product. As a keen buyer of alternative batteries for my many camera systems over the last 10 years or more, my experience could only be described as good. Dont understand why genuine "branded" batteries are often 5 times the price of alternatives?

De momento, y con el uso que le he dado, todo correcto. He leído que a muchos nos les marca el nivel de batería en cámara pero a mí con 5 ciclos de carga, sigue marcándomelo. Lo mejor: precio. Lo peor: nada hasta la fecha.

Purchased to use as a backup while covering Stanley Cup playoffs. I've been using this one as the primary while my Canon OEM battery is ready in case it dies. So far, it hasn't died on me once yet, and I shot 1,400 frames with it during the last game (yeah, overkill, sheesh). Battery seems to fit in the camera well, maybe not quite as snug as the OEM battery, but it hasn't caused me any issues. Yeah, there's no chip or whatever so I can't see the remaining battery life, but for $38 I don't really care.

is de juiste batterij voor ons toestel

Batterie compatible et communiquant avec le boitier Canon 1D mkIV pour moins de 30€. Batterie en plastic cheap et surement pas tropicaliser, mais pour ce prix permet d'avoir des batteries en plus. Je recommande, hors tropicalisation.

Works great holds good charge at a very reasonable price