A Nikon Surprise
Aug 8, 2017 17:28:59 #
Have used third party batteries (wasabi) for my D7000, but these will not work with my new D500. Are there any third party (read cheaper) EN-EL15 batteries that will work in the D500?
Aug 8, 2017 17:35:40 #
glasskey wrote:
Have use third party batteries (wasabi) for my D7000, but these will not work with my new D500. Are there any third party (read cheaper) EN-EL15 batteries that will work in the D500?
The EN-EL15 should work, but there is also an EN-EL15a for cameras that use the EN-EL15.
https://smile.amazon.com/Nikon-EN-EL15a-Rechargeable-Li-ion-Battery/dp/B06ZZ6FG37/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1502227801&sr=8-4&keywords=nikon+d500+batteries
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3053099
From Nikon -
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleNo=000004779&configured=1&lang=en_US
Aug 8, 2017 17:38:53 #
Wasabi is good with sushi. I'll stick with Nikon batteries for my cameras.
--Bob
--Bob
glasskey wrote:
Have used third party batteries (wasabi) for my D7000, but these will not work with my new D500. Are there any third party (read cheaper) EN-EL15 batteries that will work in the D500?
Aug 8, 2017 17:53:31 #
Thanks Jerry. Will check out the links.
jerryc41 wrote:
The EN-EL15 should work, but there is also an EN-EL15a for cameras that use the EN-EL15.
https://smile.amazon.com/Nikon-EN-EL15a-Rechargeable-Li-ion-Battery/dp/B06ZZ6FG37/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1502227801&sr=8-4&keywords=nikon+d500+batteries
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3053099
From Nikon -
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleNo=000004779&configured=1&lang=en_US
https://smile.amazon.com/Nikon-EN-EL15a-Rechargeable-Li-ion-Battery/dp/B06ZZ6FG37/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1502227801&sr=8-4&keywords=nikon+d500+batteries
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3053099
From Nikon -
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleNo=000004779&configured=1&lang=en_US
Aug 8, 2017 18:00:54 #
Aug 8, 2017 18:14:45 #
rmalarz wrote:
Wasabi is good with sushi. I'll stick with Nikon batteries for my cameras.
--Bob
--Bob
I was going to save even more money and get a third party camera.
Aug 8, 2017 18:45:45 #
glasskey wrote:
Have used third party batteries (wasabi) for my D7000, but these will not work with my new D500. Are there any third party (read cheaper) EN-EL15 batteries that will work in the D500?
Why take a chance. There are horror stories that the 3rd party batteries leak, explode, catch fire, etc - most of which is probably urban legend. The only downsides to a third party battery are diminished power, fewer shots per full charge, and shorter long-term battery life. OEM batteries are better, guaranteed to work, and on the outside chance there is a problem, you have recourse. In the big picture it's not worth the risk just to save $30.Unique Photo has OEM batteries for the D500 for $50. And it will always work, even through a firmware upgrade.
Aug 8, 2017 18:48:32 #
I guess I don't understand why someone is looking to save money on a battery when they buy the most expensive APS-C.
Aug 8, 2017 19:04:52 #
DaveO wrote:
I was going to save even more money and get a third party camera.
Aug 8, 2017 22:43:24 #
Haydon wrote:
I guess I don't understand why someone is looking to save money on a battery when they buy the most expensive APS-C.
Haydon, use your imagination!
For example, maybe not much money left over after buying the expensive camera. Or the camera was received as a gift from a wealthy relative.
Aug 8, 2017 22:44:54 #
rook2c4 wrote:
Haydon, use your imagination!
For example, maybe not much money left over after buying the expensive camera. Or the camera was received as a gift from a wealthy relative.
For example, maybe not much money left over after buying the expensive camera. Or the camera was received as a gift from a wealthy relative.
That's like saying I'm shopping for an affordable pacemaker. People receive $2000 cameras every day as gifts and then can't spend an extra $20 on an OEM battery? Or maybe he should ask the affluent relative for an extra battery that is of course if he can afford to make the phone call. Faulty logic even with an imagination. Thanks for the laugh rook :)
Aug 8, 2017 23:32:01 #
I know this isn't rocket science, but seriously.............. How many ways can we think of to screw-up our cameras?
Aug 9, 2017 05:36:15 #
Haydon wrote:
I guess I don't understand why someone is looking to save money on a battery when they buy the most expensive APS-C.
Aug 9, 2017 06:22:34 #
Jeffcs
Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
I d K
I stick with Nikon batteries only I'm not risking my camera to save $5 or 10 dollars doesn't make sense spending $2000 on a camera only to save $5 for substandard power
I stick with Nikon batteries only I'm not risking my camera to save $5 or 10 dollars doesn't make sense spending $2000 on a camera only to save $5 for substandard power
Aug 9, 2017 06:27:55 #
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