Canon LP-E4 battery replacement help

[Ryan.S]

Evening all,

I've searched the forum for an answer, but I'm finding a lot of dead links so haven't really found any help.

Could someone suggest a good quality 3rd party replacement for the LP-E4 battery to go with a 1D MKIV or somewhere that does the genuine item for a reasonable price.

Many Thanks,
Ryan

 

[pete.rush]

Couldn't find many places that still sell that battery, it's been replaced by the LP-e4N which the 1DX uses. You can use that battery with your current camera and charger, but it will only charge to about 90%. Microglobe are selling the original battery for £98, but the reviews of this company are very mixed and grey imports have been mentioned and poor customer service.

http://www.microglobe.co.uk/canon-l...ark-iii-rechargeable-battery-pack-p-5541.html

There doesn't seem to be many that are selling the original battery, although lots of manufacturers offering 3rd party batteries.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=Lp-e4

 

[LongLensPhotography]

The problems with 3rd party will be very inferior soft plastics, bad fit and poor sealing. It could help you kill your 1D in a light drizzle. I am speaking from experience. I just about found something that worked in mk2, and sent everything back for my ex mk3. Your best bet is original one.