Canon CB-2LS Battery Charger (Charges NB-1L Battery) for S100, S110, S200, S230, S300, S400, S410 & S500 Reviews

• Dead-simple to use

  
  By A1G73OWK45ICFH on 2002-12-12
  This charger is lightweight (no transformer), compact (with foldaway prongs), and simple to use. Just insert the battery (you can't insert it incorrectly), flip out the prongs, and plug it in. When the LED glows green, unplug the charger and pull out the battery. The charger accepts 120 and 240 volts, so for travel all you need is a physical adapter. The unit's only minor drawback: When using 240 volts, it emits a quiet, high-pitched whine--loud enough to keep me from sleeping. However, the charger works quickly, so I simply unplug it at night and resume charging in the morning. By the time I'm ready to go, so is my battery.
  
  

• Functional and reliable, but with a cheap feel to it...

  
  By AVNS01M0DHQU3 on 2003-11-20
  This charger came with my Canon Powershot S200 camera, and I've been using it very frequently (taken close to 10.000 pictures with 3 different batteries in the last 12 months). I've been using it with 2 Canon brand batteries, and one generic battery, all of them without a single problem.

  I've taken it abroad and used it with 240V without any problems. All you need here is a pin converter (cheap at any travel store) and not a voltage converter.

  It's plastic and hence very lightweight, which kind of gives a cheap feel to it, but it's been amazingly durable. The prongs fold into the charger and out of your way, so it's very portable. It's a bit big - about the same size as my camera.

  It does sometimes make a very high pitched continuous sound when charging, something that can often be remedied by giving a bit of a nudge, or by just adjusting it in its socket.

  It charges my batteries in about 2 hours. A red light goes on when inserting a battery for charging, and it turns green when the battery is done charging.

  Pros:
  * Built in voltage converter - runs on both 120V/240V (with a pin converter).
  * Lightweight (plastic)
  * Prongs fold into charger
  * Has turned out to be amazingly durable.

  Cons:
  * A bit big
  * Sometimes you'll experience an annoying high pitched sound when charging.
  * Does not feel very durable

  All in all, I would highly recommend this charger. It's come in very handy at home, and when traveling abroad.
  
  

• Can't Beat It

  
  By A62W7L0MLTZE7 on 2002-10-17
  You can't beat this recharger. It's small and very light. The prongs fold back into the unit allowing you to put it in our pocket or bag without worrying about bending them.

  The single LED light shows red when charging a battery and turns green when the batter is fully charged. This little touch save is just one way this recharger is geat. I've had mine for over a year and it still works as if it were new - not the case with many cheap single LED devices. After a while the LEDs begin to fail and often you're left with a single color. Not with this recharger!

  My recomendation is to always have two batteries when you travel - Even with a recharger, you don't want to be caught with your only battery drained.

  I took this charger to Europe and with a small pin adapter I was able to charge my bateries without having to buy and additonal converter! I recommend you use one battery durring the day and if you get a chance to return to your room before the evening begins, swap out and have your daytime battery charging during the evening, and when you return to your room for the night, charge up your spare battery overnight. In the morning you'll have two fully charged batteries for your day on vacation!
  
  

• This is NOT the Canon CB-2LS

  
  By A112K64BB08MKJ on 2005-01-01
  I was mislead by the title here. This item is a REPLACEMENT for the Canon CB-2LS. It is NOT a Canon product. It does indeed charge the NB-1L battery. It does work on an AC or DC power source. The real Canon CB-2LS is a neat, compact unit about the size of a deck of cards and the AC power prongs fold down out of the way when not in use. It will store quite easily in a camera bag. This item here is about 50% larger and comes with an AC transformer and power cord and another power cord with a cigarette lighter adapter. Just what I needed, another product with a transformer and power cords to keep up with. This is listed as the Canon CB-2LS, but it is not. I will be sending it back because it is NOT what I wanted nor was it what I was lead to believe I was ordering.
  Addendum: Today, I see that my review is accomapnied by a picture of the real CB-2LS by Canon. The price here is about $35 which is probably the real thing. I paid about $20 for an "equivalent" [though "equivalent" was not in the product description]. My advice is that you should be sure that you are getting the real Canon CB-2LS. If the price is too good, you probably are not.
  
  

• wrong battery charger

  
  By A5A0BHA773GAK on 2005-01-04
  The battery charger was not the same as the one in the picture. It is a after market charger and it does not work as well.
  
  
• Fine design
  By A22I7OBN7CQSWT on 2004-03-09
  This unit is quick and extraordinarily simple to use: put in the battery, plug it in. That's it. The indicator glows red for "charging" and green for "charged." There is nothing else to it. The prongs fold away so you can carry it in your camera case without worrying about them scratching anything. The only improvement I could suggest is that it have space to charge two batteries simultaneously.
  
  
• Has a cheap feel, but it works
  By APDFIJGKJPXT0 on 2003-05-21
  I use this to charge batteries for my Canon S110. I feel this is one of the shortcuts Canon took on an otherwise awsome line of cameras. Yes, it works and I've never had any major problems with it, but its made of clunky plastic, is just about as big as the camera and just feels tacky. On the upside, the electrical plug folds into itself to provide ease of portability which is a very nice feature. Have not figured out why, but sometimes when its charging batteries it makes a humming noise. But its reliable. Mine is going on 2 years and still works fine.
  
  
• The one star is for Amazon
  By A2YMZRUDRCOMZV on 2005-01-16
  I wouldn't know how good the actual Canon charger is, because they sent me a generic battery charger. It works, but it's not what I paid for. BE VERY CAREFUL HOW YOU ORDER THIS!!!
  
  I will recommend that if you get ANY charger and travel with it, put a string on it so you're not stupid enough to leave it in a hotel room's outlet when you leave!
  
  
• It works!
  By A279NN4ZPMJUT7 on 2007-05-29
  Does what it says: Charges batteries. Never a problem. Fast charge, LED indicator (red for "not charged", green for "charging complete". Slim design lets you plug it in a variety of outlets. It's a Canon. Of course it works!
  
  
• this is the exact same Canon product.
  By A2PZJYHC2342W on 2003-08-22
  Same as the one that came with my camera, which I lost in LA. So it works JUST the same. Always quick charges for me. Perfect. Just don't lose it.

  Cheers.
  
  

• BAD CONTACTS
  By A29UH663BZ88D9 on 2003-09-06
  The cannon wall mount charger is small, looks nicely designed and [works poorly]. The electrical contacts do not. For some strange reason it seems to work a bit better with non Cannon generic batteries from Batteries plus. I have been using a generic 2nd party recharger in my car. The Cannon just does not work very well. ...
  
  OK OK. I needed another charger for a trip to Taipei and so I bought another one. THIS one works just fine. I don't know what the problem was with the last one but I am bumping it up to 4 stars.
  
  
• TINY!
  By on 2004-02-16
  This little charger is great. There are no wires to deal with or ways to screw up your battery. Just pop in the battery plug it in and your set! So small I even lost it!
  
  
• easy to use
  By A23O6B15QIPJTP on 2005-01-18
  i dont know what the problem is with this prduct for everyone that gave it bad reviews, but it works just fine.
  
  
• Cheap price, cheap quality - but works perfectly!
  By A1FX2NS53P1W1O on 2005-07-05
  This is nowhere near as "nice feeling" as the factory Canon battery charger, but as far as bang-for-the-buck goes, it can't be beat. It's half the price, and even includes a provision for charging in the car.
  
  
• Cannon Battery Charger
  By A27MTPT03FHICR on 2005-08-02
  I was traveling in Europe and left my charger in the room. Was so glad I was able to order a replacement and have it in just a few days. Thanks for the great service, even on a simple item like this.
  
  
• My Camera is Working Again!!!
  By A2XEN3AH75QBH5 on 2005-08-10
  I bought this because i lost my charger in my boi's car. It works great and i have no problems thus far.
  
  
• Real Deal...
  By A23OT0PRFU9G2U on 2005-08-27
  This is the real thing despite some reviews attacking the authenticity of the product. The charger is an authentic and reliable Canon product. My problem has been solved!!
  
  
• Great product
  By AY1YNN6PAYNW9 on 2005-09-04
  I bought this charger [and an extra battery] two years ago when I bought a Canon s200 elph. It has more than paid for itself in this time. It charges the batteries in about two hours and it's easy to carry along on trips. What can I say? It's served me well.
  
  
• Great for an extra charger or replacement
  By ABO7ITNPRMY2G on 2005-09-07
  I lost my charger for my Canon camera, and this was a perfect match to replace it. It works great. I would recommed it if you are looking for an extra charger or a replacement charger.
  
  
• it charges - what more can I say?
  By A28WAGQXHLBFUC on 2005-09-08
  it's good - a little expensive for a replacement charger!
  
  
• Very pleased
  By A3MB96PKI187PW on 2005-09-16
  I was happy to still be able to find the battery charger to fit an older (being more than a 2 yr old) camera. The description made me comfortable to know I was ordering the correct item.
  
  
• Canon Battery Charger
  By A2I4TSA6W244K8 on 2005-09-21
  The order was delivered on time as scheduled and the product was brand new as expected. This was my first order at Amazon and it surely won't be my last order.
  
  
• Excellent Item
  By AKOWINWF4HUA1 on 2005-09-26
  This item is exactly what I needed and works perfectly! I charges very fast and it is easy to see the status of your charging battery.
  
  
• Just what I needed
  By A3KER56KX8EQUV on 2005-10-03
  I really needed this product and I was glad it worked well for me.
  
  
• Works as it should
  By A1SRRT8YW35DC on 2006-02-22
  the charger charges the batteries just as the original that came with my camera does. The battery doesn't seem to last very long and doesn't work when it is very cold but that probably has nothing to do with the charger.
  
  
• Good little charger, that does it's job well
  By A3CYYWPGHLGODD on 2006-02-24
  I only bought this because I lost the charger that came with my camera. It has a "fold out" AC power plug that makes it easy to pack for trips and does it's job well. It's simple and charges fairly quickly, just like it's supposed to.
  Nice to have a device that does it's job well and that's it.
  
  
• Best Recharger
  By ABB8V3PCPR1WO on 2006-07-26
  Excellent size. Works in US and Europe. I lost my first one that came with the camera and was ecstatic to find a replacement on Amazon.
  
  
• canon battery charger
  By A1Z6APVCQXS3ID on 2006-08-09
  It was new and got it for less money.
  Works well, no problems. Just a delay
  with the shipping but not a big problem.
  Thank you!
  
  
• Functional and efficient
  By A1S6L13I0W5MQF on 2006-08-29
  The item charges batteries expediently and is easy to transport. It is not prone to overheating, a valuable feature in electronics. Also, it arrived in good time.
  
  
• Best !
  By AC3CWHUSZQIA8 on 2006-11-09
  Used it for half a year now, experienced no problems.
  
  I used it for this battery:
  Canon NB-1LH Battery Pack for Canon S100, S110, S200, S230, S300, S330, S400, S410 & S500
  
  These products are genuin and have a feel of very high quality itesm, which they are!
  
  

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