It funzt and that at least as good as the original Canon. In my EOS 500D both batteries have been almost exactly 14 months alternated in use and have a fixed capacity of 1100mAh (loud charger with power rating) and because the White LP-E5 is better, I would be if I were a 3 for the next gr. Buy holiday would decide again for Weiss. Oh yes! The included protective cap is absolutely practical and was nothing there.