Extended life batteries
Aug 2, 2019 09:53:35 #
Will it hurt a Nikon P900 to use an extended life 2200MaH battery Instead of the standard 1850MaH battery?
Aug 2, 2019 10:02:31 #
If it works, probably wont hurt but in the long run your better off with the standard Nikon battery.
Aug 2, 2019 10:06:02 #
Aug 2, 2019 10:13:29 #
cardinaltom wrote:
Will it hurt a Nikon P900 to use an extended life 2200MaH battery Instead of the standard 1850MaH battery?
It's okay as long as the voltage is the same. While the voltage is a measure of the power output (horsepower in a car), the milliamp hours (MaH) is simply the capacity of the battery, (gas tank size in a car). A 2200 MaH battery will simply last longer than an 1850 assuming the voltages are the same.
Aug 2, 2019 10:15:57 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
cardinaltom wrote:
Will it hurt a Nikon P900 to use an extended life 2200MaH battery Instead of the standard 1850MaH battery?
A MaH rating does not make a battery good or bad, or harmful if higher. It will just be an indicator of how long it might last.
It is a common misperception that a "too high" amperage rating can be harmful, with batteries or power supplies. This is not the case.
It is VOLTAGE that will do damage if it is higher than it should be.
Aug 2, 2019 10:42:37 #
It has been my experience that if the higher listed is a 3rd party battery expect about the same output time as a standard OEM battery. Not sure if they over-rate, use cheaper materials, whatever, but totally safe and usually a 1/3 the price so route I go.
Aug 2, 2019 10:45:56 #
cardinaltom wrote:
Will it hurt a Nikon P900 to use an extended life 2200MaH battery Instead of the standard 1850MaH battery?
Won't hurt a thing. Same idea as putting a bigger gas tank on a lawnmower.
As far as voltage, it's not unusual to see slight voltage differences between various makes of batteries. That has more to do with how the manufacturer rates the voltage then the actual output voltage. If a battery has the correct model designation for your camera then you can use it without worry.
Aug 2, 2019 10:54:31 #
It won't hurt but be ware that these batteries with higher rating actually only last about the same or even less
Aug 2, 2019 10:55:17 #
cardinaltom wrote:
Will it hurt a Nikon P900 to use an extended life 2200MaH battery Instead of the standard 1850MaH battery?
All Pacemakers/defibrillators have batteries rated at a given MaH. This determines longevity. Higher MaH increases londgevity. Medical devices are among the highest quality items available. Higher MaH does no harm to the device. If it does no harm to a medical implantable you can be pretty sure it will not harm the camera.
Aug 2, 2019 11:31:00 #
Ched49 wrote:
If it works, probably wont hurt but in the long run your better off with the standard Nikon battery.
No, it will not hurt at all. The charge will simply last longer.
Aug 2, 2019 14:33:38 #
The camera may not "recognize it" if it isn't made by Nikon. They seem to be putting something in the camera firmware to force you to use a Nikon battery. I was sold another brand, I believe it was an Olympus, at half the Nikon price, for my D3400. The camera told me it was not recognized! The store didn't believe me until they put it into one of their cameras in the store! I paid the difference and took home a new Nikon battery, sadly the store neither gave me a break nor an apology for my extra trip.
Aug 2, 2019 21:20:42 #
Thanks I'll check the voltage. I asked a sales person at the camera store and she advised against it and said it might hurt the camera.
Aug 2, 2019 21:30:10 #
cardinaltom wrote:
Thanks I'll check the voltage. I asked a sales person at the camera store and she advised against it and said it might hurt the camera.
A 3rd party may or may not hurt a camera, but MaH level will not
Aug 3, 2019 05:22:48 #
Not NIKON but I purchased a higher capacity battery from a reputable supplier (hahnell) and it lasts no longer than the CANON original - which might out perform it if it was not 6 years older!
Other than that it works fine and was cheaper than a CANON replacement.
Other than that it works fine and was cheaper than a CANON replacement.
Aug 3, 2019 05:51:02 #
cardinaltom wrote:
Will it hurt a Nikon P900 to use an extended life 2200MaH battery Instead of the standard 1850MaH battery?
I’ve seen statements in camera manuals warning the user to use only specified batteries from the camera manufacturer or it will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Nonetheless, I’ve used off brands without any difficulty.
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