Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV

along with my Nikons ( D7100 and D600)I have a Lumix Gx7 and a new G85; ordered generics for them, and am now ordering some more; no problem; looking to eventually reduce camera weight when traveling, so am trying out the MFTs.

Grace98 Loc: Waterlooville, Hampshire - United Kingdom

Bob, for what it's worth, I highly recommend you stay with Nikon batteries...you've got an expensive camera so saving a few quid is not worth it.
I used to work with a company whose products were battery operated. It was amazing how many people bought third party cheaper batteries and then they called to complain that the battery leaked (blaming the product as being faulty). Of course the battery leaked because it was cheap and not recommended.
If a Nikon battery leaks, at least you can complain to Nikon. Grace

lamontcranston

I've had excellent service from Wasabi and use them in four different cameras. Only once did I have a Wasabi battery that wouldn't hold a charge. I sent an email to Customer Service and had a new battery in my mailbox 3 days later with no questions asked. Just an apology that I had one that wouldn't hold a charge. They work as well as the OEM batteries in my experience. I also use the Wasabi chargers with all my batteries with good results.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

I use OEM Nikon batteries in my D810 and D500 but the kids are using Wasabi batteries in their D7000 and D7100 without a problem

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

I also have bought Wasabi batteries and chargers. Their customer service is excellent. I have had 2 of their batteries swell which they replaced. I always make sure batteries easily fit in the camera. I also had a charger stop working which they replaced.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

This has been my experience as well. I don't even consider buying anything other than the cheap version anymore. Purchasing the cheap ones have saved me a ton of money over the years. Should I unfortunately end up purchasing a bad cheap battery someday, I've still saved plenty of money in the long run... enough to buy at least another half dozen more batteries.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

[quote=Clapperboard]

In his original post, the OP was asking for opinions about third party batteries--"Is one as good as another".
I first offered my personal opinion that I don't think one should use "cheapie" batteries in what I consider expensive, "nice" cameras--simply my opinion, knowing that many would disagree.
The OP dismissed my opinion, based on lack of "clone" experience, and added that he had already used third party batteries and they were " indistinguishable" from OEM batteries.
At that point, I advised that I did have some experience in the camera battery business, and that based on that experience, repeated that I personally would not use "cheapie" batteries. Given that the OP had dismissed my opinion, and would wait for a more agreeable one---I concluded that he already knew what he wanted to hear, and that he really only wanted affirmation of his own experience. My opinion had no serious value.

I don't care what kind of batteries the OP or anybody uses, or about their good or bad experiences with third party batteries; I will continue to pay the expense of using Nikon batteries in my Nikon bodies.
I certainly wrote this in a weak moment--this response is not relevant either.

jcofer Loc: Sandy, utah

I have a d7100 and use Nikon en-el15 batteries with the Nikon mh-25 charger. Have used these exclusively with excellent results. I would not risk using off brand batteries although they may be fine. The nikons cost more but to me they are worth the price difference.

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

There are several chemistrys for lithium batteries. A good article exists on Wikipedia. Beware of Li batteries that are alkeged to have much greater amp-hr ratings than the batteries supplied by the camera manufacturer. The camera battery opening is fixed so battery dinensions are fixed. Li batteries are three layered: anode, cathode, electrolyte. These three layers are rolled up with an insulating layer. The greater the amp-hrs the greater the volume of the layers AND the lower the battery bix volume. This means the battery box wall thickness must be comprimised. So the bax will have lessened strength, so more prone to swelling and fracture.

racerrich3 Loc: Los Angeles, Ca.

I'm at work now and not sure if mine is the el-14 or el-15 for my d3300 but I've had no problem with the pro master equivalent. Nikon $40-pro master $25

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

What he said!

CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida

I have 8 batteries for two Nikons. Three(3) are Nikon and the rest are something else.
IMHO if you can afford the name brand buy them But the not-name ones won't hurt anything they just might not last as long or be able to be charged as many times. Once or twice my old D5300 didn't like the not-Nikon batteries but I just took them out - turned off the camera and put them back in the base one at a time and voila they became acceptable.

erinjay64

The last non-Nikon battery, and charger, I used for a Nikon camera did not work at all. Using such also voids your warranty if your camera is damaged thereby. I spend the extra money, and get brand name items these days. I just bought a new battery, and new charger, for two of my Nikon cameras. The price was "the cost of doing business". Live with it. Saving $20.00 on a battery / charger is not worth it if it wrecks a $1,000.00 camera...or even just a $300.00 one.

Robert Bailey Loc: Canada

I have a Nikon D7100 and I have four batteries for it- two made by Nikon and two are "3rd party". I've been using them all for about 4 years and have had no problem with any of them. The 3rd party batteries are just as good as the Nikon and cost 1/4 the price.

DesignOrc

For my Canon T6 and my Canon G15, I have been using Wasabi Power batteries quite successfully. The Wasabis are a higher capacity, and do give me longer battery life. No, it isn't the same battery, but same circumstances. To get an extra battery and charger is almost $70. One battery for you would be $17. Get one and see if it works. Or just go for 2 batteries and a spare charger for $33. https://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-EN-EL15-2-pack/dp/B01LXKIP12/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502642553&sr=8-2&keywords=EN-EL15&refinements=p_89%3AWasabi+Power