Battery and Battery Charger (Page 2): You have a NIKON D7100, this is the battery you not only NEED, but want.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

bobgreen wrote:

My Nikon d7100 uses an EN-EL15 lithium battery. I'd like to purchase a backup battery plus a charger . I've seen a wide range of prices from a variety of sources- $90 to $20. I know it isn't much money but I don't like wasting it either. Is one as good as another or is the Nikon that much better?

You have a NIKON D7100, this is the battery you not only NEED, but want. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/735929-REG/Nikon_27011_EN_EL15_Lithium_Ion_Battery_1000mAh.html?sts=pi

truckster Loc: Tampa Bay Area

bobgreen wrote:

My Nikon d7100 uses an EN-EL15 lithium battery. I'd like to purchase a backup battery plus a charger . I've seen a wide range of prices from a variety of sources- $90 to $20. I know it isn't much money but I don't like wasting it either. Is one as good as another or is the Nikon that much better?

I went the other much more expensive route ... bought a grip so I carry my spare with the camera at all times .... both batteries are Nikons En-El15's.

mudduck

Third party batteries are like a blind date, sometimes you get the good night kiss, sometimes a slap across the cheek.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

rehess wrote:

I'm hoping someone with actual EN-EL15 clone experience will reply, but while waiting for that, I'll say that I've used Wasabi batteries in my Pentax camera, and in operation they've been indistinguishable from OEM batteries.

I have had the same great experience with Wasabi batteries in both my D7000 and Fuji XE-1. Their performance so far is the same as OEM. Having said that, some of my OEM Nikon batteries are still going strong after 10 years of service, so only time will tell if the Wasabi will last as long.

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

I can only speak for my personal experiences, but I have purchased several non-OEM batteries for my camera's over the years and have never had a problem with any of them. Seem to be every bit as good for endurance and reliability as the original batteries that came with my cameras.

Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV

I have used Wasabis ( and various generics from Amazon ) in my D7100, D600 ( and other asstd cameras I have / had ); no problem; recommend a Watson dual charger - if you use a lot of batteries during the day, you can recharged them all quickly when you return to the hotel; has interchangeable plates, so you don't need to take several chargers if you are taking several different cameras. If Amazon doesn't have your plate, B&H has them all

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

bobgreen wrote:

My Nikon d7100 uses an EN-EL15 lithium battery. I'd like to purchase a backup battery plus a charger . I've seen a wide range of prices from a variety of sources- $90 to $20. I know it isn't much money but I don't like wasting it either. Is one as good as another or is the Nikon that much better?

I have used 'cheap' batteries over the past 15 years without a single problem, (in four different cameras), and have found that some even last a bit longer than the 'original' ones. The price difference is considerable - my reason for using them. I'm sure you'll get many different replies but this has been my experience and I will continue buying the less expensive, equally good batteries.

aphelps Loc: Central Ohio

bobgreen wrote:

My Nikon d7100 uses an EN-EL15 lithium battery. I'd like to purchase a backup battery plus a charger . I've seen a wide range of prices from a variety of sources- $90 to $20. I know it isn't much money but I don't like wasting it either. Is one as good as another or is the Nikon that much better?

I would be VERY careful about third party chargers. Lithium batteries have specific max charge rates and must never be overcharged. Violate either of these and you could have a lithium fire. Since the charger controls both of these aspects I would not go cheap on a charger. For those reasons I would stay with the oem units. Third party cells may be ok. Check their mAH ratings. Equal or greater than oem might last longer.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Watson batteries are very reliable. And you can purchase a Watson battery charger as well at less than OEM prices. Go with either Watson or Wasabi. None other.

joanloy Loc: St. Louis, MO

bobgreen wrote:

My Nikon d7100 uses an EN-EL15 lithium battery. I'd like to purchase a backup battery plus a charger . I've seen a wide range of prices from a variety of sources- $90 to $20. I know it isn't much money but I don't like wasting it either. Is one as good as another or is the Nikon that much better?

I have a Promaster battery that I use in my D7100 and have not had any issues with it. My D500 uses the same EN-EL15 battery, but all instructions say to only use the Nikon battery. I have just ordered another Nikon battery from E-Bay for about $39 and free shipping.

jmvaugh Loc: Albuquerque

B&H sent me a spare Wasabi charger with two spare batteries for my Canon. I've tried both batteries and they seem to work just as well and last every bit as long as the Canon. The charger seems to take a bit longer than the Canon charger but I'm keeping it as a backup only.

Maybe I'm just naive or lucky but absolutely no issues with non OEM batteries thus far. If you're going to worry and fret about using "cheapie batteries in a nice camera" maybe the piece of mind is worth the extra bucks.

Clapperboard

[quote=Kmgw9v]OK. I have experience. I use EN-EL15 batteries in my D800E.
I would not use cheapie batteries in any one of my nice cameras.
That is my experience.

Does this mean you have or have never used non OEM batteries?
If yes then I would humbly suggest your experience is a bit limited.
Your final line "You know the answer ........." confirms your own opinion of your advice, as you tell the inquirer to ignore your input.
Just thought I'd mention it.

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

Hangingon wrote:

I have four Nikons and one Watson that BandH sent free with a camera purchase. I'd definitely advise against getting a Watson. I also purchased eight Watson AAs and was disappointed that they didn't last for many charges.

For years, I've use Watson B-3416 batteries, which substitute for the Nikon EN-EL18 from B&H. I see no performance difference between those and the original Nikon batteries.

cameraf4 Loc: Delaware

I like mudduck's reply. The thing is, if the battery/charger work out to be a "slap in the face", will you just get a battery that doesn't last, or one that screws-up something in your much-more-expensive camera? Think about it.

bettis1 Loc: Texas

mudduck wrote:

Third party batteries are like a blind date, sometimes you get the good night kiss, sometimes a slap across the cheek.

That personalizes the question about as well as I have seen. I've used two non-Nikon batteries and been slapped both times. Actually, since they simply failed to take/hold a charge and didn't damage my cameras, what I got was more like a "shove off" instead of a slap.

Bob