I ordered a Cannon GL2 and this is the battery that comes standard with the package. The technology is great. You can charge the battery any time in its cycle without worrying about shortening its life span. Just make sure that you don't charge it fully and then perhaps not use it for a few months. If you charge it, plan to use it. The battery only gave me about an hour of use with my LCD screen, a little longer through the viewfinder. Great for playing around with your new camera, but you'll need a longer lasting model once you actually go out and shoot.