USB-C aftermarket EN-EL 15c (Nikon batterie)
Oct 14, 2023 21:57:23 #
I noticed a while ago an aftermarket batteries made for the latest Nikons.
What is noticeable about them is that they are charging with a USB-C cable.
I purchased one to test and... It works just fine.
I shot a couple of thousands of pictures with it in 'burst mode' just to see.
USB-C is ubiquitous and worming its way into everything, and I am not unhappy about this. One charger does it all. I use a 240W charger... I use it with my laptop (XPS 17), GPS device, headphones among other things.
Anyway, as far as the USB-C Nikon batteries, it is a weight saver when traveling as only one 'regular' USB-C charger is needed.
They are made by SmallRig ID 4332 and can be found on Amazon Use with Z8 / Z7 / Z6, USB-C Z7 II, Z6 II, Z5, D850, D810, D810A, D780, D750, D610, D500, D7500-4332
Another version exists for other Nikon cameras.
What is noticeable about them is that they are charging with a USB-C cable.
I purchased one to test and... It works just fine.
I shot a couple of thousands of pictures with it in 'burst mode' just to see.
USB-C is ubiquitous and worming its way into everything, and I am not unhappy about this. One charger does it all. I use a 240W charger... I use it with my laptop (XPS 17), GPS device, headphones among other things.
Anyway, as far as the USB-C Nikon batteries, it is a weight saver when traveling as only one 'regular' USB-C charger is needed.
They are made by SmallRig ID 4332 and can be found on Amazon Use with Z8 / Z7 / Z6, USB-C Z7 II, Z6 II, Z5, D850, D810, D810A, D780, D750, D610, D500, D7500-4332
Another version exists for other Nikon cameras.
Oct 14, 2023 22:43:02 #
Rongnongno wrote:
I noticed a while ago an aftermarket batteries mad... (show quote)
I believe the EU forced Apple to USB-C too.
Oct 15, 2023 06:30:24 #
Oct 15, 2023 09:15:56 #
Oct 15, 2023 10:30:39 #
CliffMcKenzie
Loc: Lake Athens Texas
You may wish to edit your title and opening. It is not aftermarket batteries but rather chargers that are your concern. Correct?
Oct 15, 2023 10:34:52 #
CliffMcKenzie wrote:
You may wish to edit your title and opening. It is not aftermarket batteries but rather chargers that are your concern. Correct?
I’m confused about the same thing.
Oct 15, 2023 11:22:24 #
My Nikon Z9 camera comes with a battery charger, the Nikon MH-33 Battery Charger. It accepts one cable type, USC-C. And it is USB-C Power Delivery or PD. You can see PD on the side the the charger where the port is for the USB-C cable. The battery for the Z9 is the Nikon EN-EL18d Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (10.8V, 3300mAh).
The Z9 camera has a port of USB-C so you can charge the battery without having a separate battery charger: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port supports tethering, data transfer, and in-camera battery charging.
Understanding the difference between USB-C and USB-C PD can be very important when buying a battery charger or a USB-C cable. Not all are created equally. More info on this here:
https://www.goalzero.com/blogs/news/what-the-tech-usb-c-and-power-delivery-explained?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A17513029111%3A%3A&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_si={sourceid}&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9peooKz4gQMVserjBx3pAwgaEAAYAyAAEgKjR_D_BwE
Yes, I admit it is confusing and getting accurate info can be difficult.
The Z9 camera has a port of USB-C so you can charge the battery without having a separate battery charger: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port supports tethering, data transfer, and in-camera battery charging.
Understanding the difference between USB-C and USB-C PD can be very important when buying a battery charger or a USB-C cable. Not all are created equally. More info on this here:
https://www.goalzero.com/blogs/news/what-the-tech-usb-c-and-power-delivery-explained?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A17513029111%3A%3A&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_si={sourceid}&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9peooKz4gQMVserjBx3pAwgaEAAYAyAAEgKjR_D_BwE
Yes, I admit it is confusing and getting accurate info can be difficult.
Oct 15, 2023 12:26:27 #
Mac wrote:
I believe the EU forced Apple to USB-C too.
Yeah, well, Apple had this silly 30 pin connector terminating in a 4 pin USB connector for years. Never found a reason for that. At least Lightning and USB-C let you connect easily.
Oct 15, 2023 13:08:02 #
Rongnongno wrote:
I noticed a while ago an aftermarket batteries mad... (show quote)
B&H is a SmallRig vendor. Rather deal with BH than Amazon any day. I know they have the cages etc, havent inquired about batteries yet.
Oct 15, 2023 15:30:20 #
CliffMcKenzie wrote:
You may wish to edit your title and opening. It is not aftermarket batteries but rather chargers that are your concern. Correct?
Actually, the battery OP was referring to can be charged directly w/only a USB-C cable, no separate charger required
Oct 15, 2023 15:52:28 #
CliffMcKenzie wrote:
You may wish to edit your title and opening. It is not aftermarket batteries but rather chargers that are your concern. Correct?
No. Nikon does not offer this option, so mentioning it as an aftermarket is important to make sure one understands this is not a genuine Nikon product.
My spill on USB-C (PD) -as one mentions correctly- is because the use of a single standard is what makes it different. You can use almost anything to charge these batteries. No bulky Nikon charger.
I mention a 240W adapter because it is the only thing I take when traveling - along with a USB-C (PD) car adapter -. Specifically revealing what I use is relatively important as this adapter is versatile and powerful enough to use it instead of the Dell power adapter (XPS-17). Everything I purchase today must have a USB-C (PD) plug to avoid the past myriad of adapters and cables needed.
When I spotted this battery, I had to try it before putting it out here as a valid alternative.
Note to the blowback folks using: 'little company I will never trust' as an argument should remember that many little start-ups have been swallowed by large corporations for various reasons.
Oct 15, 2023 15:53:33 #
User ID wrote:
B&H is a SmallRig vendor. Rather deal with BH than Amazon any day. I know they have the cages etc, havent inquired about batteries yet.
It is sold through amazon. What is the problem?
Oct 15, 2023 16:08:07 #
delder
Loc: Maryland
phot0n0ob wrote:
Actually, the battery OP was referring to can be charged directly w/only a USB-C cable, no separate charger required
Thank you for the Clarification!
I have seen this concept in AA batteries but not YET in the Camera Specific.
It WILL save Space in my kit.
Oct 16, 2023 00:06:12 #
Rongnongno wrote:
It is sold through amazon. What is the problem?
Rather deal with B&H than Amazon any day.
Oct 16, 2023 09:16:01 #
CliffMcKenzie
Loc: Lake Athens Texas
Rongnongno wrote:
No. Nikon does not offer this option, so mentioning it as an aftermarket is important to make sure one understands this is not a genuine Nikon product.
My spill on USB-C (PD) -as one mentions correctly- is because the use of a single standard is what makes it different. You can use almost anything to charge these batteries. No bulky Nikon charger.
I mention a 240W adapter because it is the only thing I take when traveling...[/i]
My spill on USB-C (PD) -as one mentions correctly- is because the use of a single standard is what makes it different. You can use almost anything to charge these batteries. No bulky Nikon charger.
I mention a 240W adapter because it is the only thing I take when traveling...[/i]
Welllllll...When I saw the response to a "no charger" I had to research it. https://nikonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SmallRig-USB-C-fast-charging-batteries-for-Nikon-cameras-2.jpg. It looks impressive or at least, I like the idea. Will I buy one? No.
Solving then your interface issue - you can get multi-plug heads that support USB-C - 3 for $14 at Amazon.
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