STK Canon NB-7L Battery Charger - Compatible with Canon Powershot SX30 IS, G12, SX30IS, G11, G10, Cannon, CB-2LZ Review

I confess that I am a brand lover, so when I had to replace the charger for my Canon G12, I immediately chose the brand. But when I saw the price tag ($40?!?) I explored other options and was glad to stumble upon the STK. It arrived quickly and the reviews I read turned out to be true, do EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, EXACTLY THE SAME WAY for half the price. I strongly advise against buying this version. It's compact and works like a charm.

I lost my original Canon charger just before my family went to Disney World. Looking for compatible chargers, the STK Canon NB-7L battery charger for Canon Powershot SX30 IS, G12, SX30IS, G11, G10, Cannon, CB-2LZ batteries seemed like a good choice: cheap, good reviews and fast delivery. The night before we left for Disney World, I charged one of my two Canon batteries. Good to go, at least I thought so. When we got to the Magic Kingdom, the battery only lasted 15 minutes. That night I charged…

Like others here I bought this charger when I lost the charger for my Canon G12 camera. (I kept it in a safe place, I just can't remember where it was.) It looks good, works great and I don't regret buying a much more expensive option. The plug falls out of the charger. It comes with my car's cigarette lighter socket, which is nice to have, but I doubt I'll ever use it. What it didn't have, and got 4 stars instead of 5 for that reason, was documentation or instructions. When switched on, the…