Wasabi Batteries
Dec 9, 2016 19:11:32 #
Ed Chu
Loc: Las Vegas NV
have used them for years, and, other generics on Amazon; get a dual charger, as one person responded; if u can''t find a generic dual charger,, consider a Watson ( B&H ) dual charger; more expensive, but, u can buy interchangeable plates (set of 2) for many cameras fir $1.99
Dec 9, 2016 20:11:33 #
A little more information:
I have three Sony NP-FW50 batteries and two Wasabi replacements. Wasabi batteries with charger were purchased from Amazon. All five batteries function correctly electrically in my three Sony camera bodies: NEX-6, A3000 and A6000. The three Sony batteries slide in and spring out freely with all three bodies. The two Wasabi batteries slide in and spring out freely only with the NEX-6. The wasabi batteries will slide in but need to be pried out. I usually use my pocket knife.
I carefully measured the five batteries with a digital caliper (which has been check with Gage block to be +/- 0.0005" @ 1.000"). Here are the results:
Sony Batteries:
0.745" x 1.250" x 1.730"
0.729" x 1.243" x 1.721"
0.732" x 1.248" x 1.733"
Wasabi Batteries:
0.793" x 1.237" x 1.733"
0.792" x 1.235" x 1.729"
Conclusion: the average extra 0.057" in battery thickness may cause problems with some bodies.
I have three Sony NP-FW50 batteries and two Wasabi replacements. Wasabi batteries with charger were purchased from Amazon. All five batteries function correctly electrically in my three Sony camera bodies: NEX-6, A3000 and A6000. The three Sony batteries slide in and spring out freely with all three bodies. The two Wasabi batteries slide in and spring out freely only with the NEX-6. The wasabi batteries will slide in but need to be pried out. I usually use my pocket knife.
I carefully measured the five batteries with a digital caliper (which has been check with Gage block to be +/- 0.0005" @ 1.000"). Here are the results:
Sony Batteries:
0.745" x 1.250" x 1.730"
0.729" x 1.243" x 1.721"
0.732" x 1.248" x 1.733"
Wasabi Batteries:
0.793" x 1.237" x 1.733"
0.792" x 1.235" x 1.729"
Conclusion: the average extra 0.057" in battery thickness may cause problems with some bodies.
Dec 9, 2016 21:14:02 #
rdemarco52 wrote:
Have used them for 4 years with no problems.
Ditto. My first choice when wanting extra camera batteries. I've had good luck with Polaroids, also.
Dec 9, 2016 23:10:12 #
Since I no longer have the battery, not sure if it was a wasabi, but it only took a full charge one or two times and then only took about 2/3 to 1/2 charge thereafter. I bought it at Best Buy. I finally tossed it out. My other non OEM battery is Digipower made in China. So far it has performed as well as my OEM LP-E6 batteries in the last two years.
Bud
Bud
Dec 10, 2016 10:44:29 #
Dec 10, 2016 19:18:55 #
I bought 2 Wasabi batteries w/charger for my Canon 70D as backups and haven't experienced any problems!
Dec 10, 2016 19:46:41 #
BillA wrote:
Hi all: Has anyone used these batteries? I am looking to add a couple of spares for my Sony A6500. They are np-fw50. Manufacturers price is about $60 for one. Amazon and other places offer two Wasabi batteries and a charger for $25.
I use the Wasabi batteries with my Sony a6000 and they are almost as good as the Sony. They don't hold the charge quite as long. I love the car charging cord that came with mine
Dec 10, 2016 19:55:03 #
LBENG wrote:
Conclusion: the average extra 0.057" in battery thickness may cause problems with some bodies.
That will grow with time as the batteries start failing.
Dec 13, 2016 09:14:38 #
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