Yup, Nikon disabled my Wasabi EN-EL15 knock offs
May 9, 2016 08:33:43 #
My D500 won't work with them. Which means I have to watch what I carry with me, unless I'm carrying the D800E.
May 9, 2016 08:35:31 #
alandg46 wrote:
My D500 won't work with them. Which means I have to watch what I carry with me, unless I'm carrying the D800E.
That's the trend, but I bet the generic manufacturers will catch up, as they did with chips in printer cartridges.
May 9, 2016 08:43:58 #
I'm so glad I got rid of my Nikon and replaced it with a Canon with no associated problems!
May 9, 2016 08:52:21 #
JCam wrote:
I'm so glad I got rid of my Nikon and replaced it with a Canon with no associated problems!
Actually Wasabi battries for the 5DMk3, 7D, 7DMk2,ect (LP-E6) are coded battery's and work with no restrictions and are longer lasting then the OEM's from Canon I have used them now for a few years, I recommend them as a best alternative for the price!
May 9, 2016 09:25:33 #
JCam wrote:
I'm so glad I got rid of my Nikon and replaced it with a Canon with no associated problems!
:thumbdown: So you never had an issue with your Canon? I did and it happened 2 months after the warranty. I went on line and hundreds of people ha the same problem with lens error code. Sold my Canon and bought Nikon and never had a problem.
May 9, 2016 09:27:56 #
alandg46 wrote:
My D500 won't work with them. Which means I have to watch what I carry with me, unless I'm carrying the D800E.
That's what you get for using Japanese horseradish instead of a battery... :lol: :lol: :lol:
May 9, 2016 09:33:05 #
May 9, 2016 09:35:41 #
Nikons, Canons, I use a Sony. And if they still made Kodachrome I'd probably still use my old Pentax K1000.
May 9, 2016 09:37:15 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
phlash46 wrote:
That's what you get for using Japanese horseradish instead of a battery... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Good one!
May 9, 2016 09:39:52 #
May 9, 2016 09:40:41 #
RichardSM wrote:
It would be worth it for you to use (Quote Reply) so all of us know who you are addressing. Just saying.
OK!
May 9, 2016 09:41:05 #
Bill, I will drink to that Kodachrome!
:thumbup:
billwassmann wrote:
Nikons, Canons, I use a Sony. And if they still made Kodachrome I'd probably still use my old Pentax K1000.
:thumbup:
May 9, 2016 09:42:45 #
May 9, 2016 09:48:26 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
alandg46 wrote:
My D500 won't work with them. Which means I have to watch what I carry with me, unless I'm carrying the D800E.
I use name brand and third party batteries in two cameras . Both out of warranty. If Wasabi batteries don't work on the new D500, it most likely was acknowledged by Nikon on this particular battery in the beginning. Nikon doesn't want to lose money from third party competitors, for now. Besides I wouldn't put any third party battery in a brand new $2000 camera still under warranty. Regardless of its reliability. You're paying only about $20 less than the Nikon Brand battery.
May 9, 2016 10:03:47 #
mas24 wrote:
I use name brand and third party batteries in two cameras . Both out of warranty. If Wasabi batteries don't work on the new D500, it most likely was acknowledged by Nikon on this particular battery in the beginning. Nikon doesn't want to lose money from third party competitors, for now. Besides I wouldn't put any third party battery in a brand new $2000 camera still under warranty. Regardless of its reliability. You're paying only about $20 less than the Nikon Brand battery.
I paid $25 for two batteries plus a charger. They work fine on my $3500 D800E. DSLR sales are declining. Obnoxious moves like this by manufacturers will not improve their sales.
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