Posted by Kalin Wilson on March 13, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Gearing up for some upcoming trips, I decided I needed some large cards for those big 5DII files and some extra batteries.
Canon LP-E6 Batteries are way backordered. I ordered two at $69.99 from accessorycircuit.com because they were on par with B&H and said they were in stock. Turned out they were not in stock, so they offered a 2000maH replacement with charger for the same price. I've had mixed luck with third-party batteries but I figured I'd try one, so I revised my order. Just FYI for anyone looking 5DII batteries.
Turns out Sandisk is running a rebate through the end of the month. For 16GB Extreme III cards the rebate is $20 on one, $50 on two, $90 on three. The rebate requires that you buy from listed vendors. The cheapest online vendor I found was 17th Street Camera. $75 per card for two with the rebate. Hopefully they ship soon and nothing slimey happens.
Just thought others might be looking for CF cards.
Posted by John Mumaw on March 13, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Thanks for the headsup on the cards.
Were you aware that third party batteries for the 5DII don't have a 'smart chip' that communicates with the camera?
May not be a big deal for you...just thought you might want to know.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on March 15, 2009 at 12:25 AM
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2 repliesCanon LP-E6 Batteries are way backordered. I ordered two at $69.99 from accessorycircuit.com because they were on par with B&H and said they were in stock. Turned out they were not in stock, so they offered a 2000maH replacement with charger for the same price. I've had mixed luck with third-party batteries but I figured I'd try one, so I revised my order. Just FYI for anyone looking 5DII batteries.
Turns out Sandisk is running a rebate through the end of the month. For 16GB Extreme III cards the rebate is $20 on one, $50 on two, $90 on three. The rebate requires that you buy from listed vendors. The cheapest online vendor I found was 17th Street Camera. $75 per card for two with the rebate. Hopefully they ship soon and nothing slimey happens.
Just thought others might be looking for CF cards.
Were you aware that third party batteries for the 5DII don't have a 'smart chip' that communicates with the camera?
May not be a big deal for you...just thought you might want to know.