Experience with aftermarket (non - OEM) camera batteries. Short survey (Page 5): I used both a Canon and a 3rd party battery in my 5d MK II. Both worked equally well. Now with my Oly...

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

I used both a Canon and a 3rd party battery in my 5d MK II. Both worked equally well.

Now with my Oly OMD EM1 MK II I have decided to stick with Olympus batteries exclusively.

lsimpkins Loc: SE Pennsylvania

Pentax; Watson; Positive

I probably get 90-95% of the performance of my OEM battery.

attbay

I’m currently using:
Nikon EN-EL15, 1900mAh, 14Wh 1pc
RAVPower RP-PB057, 7.0V, 2100mAh, 14.7Wh 2pcs

These all work great.... I don’t see any differences

NikonZSeriesMike Loc: Naples, FL

I received a Watson battery as a spare when I purchased my Nikon D7100. It doesn’t hold a charge very long, drains quickly when not in use, and the number of pictures taken is far less than my Nikon batteries. I purchased two additional Nikon batteries as spares and use them frequently with positive results. The Nikon batteries hold a charge for a long time, do not drain while in the bag, and the number of pictures I can take is much higher. Perhaps the Watson battery I received was defective. Others have had far better success that I have.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I regret I cannot give you information on a generic battery I used with my Olympus EPL-1. I worked very nicely but died long before OEM battery.
I know some generic brands are better than others.

leftj Loc: Texas

Peterff wrote:

OK, I simply asked for clarification. You have tur... (show quote)

You still have not grasped the fact that a Canon battery is not a non-OEM battery. You have my sympathy.

RLSeipleSr Loc: North of Boston

Canon; Vivatar; not used often, only for backup; no problems to date ...

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

DaveyDitzer wrote:

As a service to UHH members, I would like to collect responses from UHH members on their experience with non OEM batteries. I will collect the data and publish the results at the end of this thread in a day or so. Please respond with only these data: Brand of camera; brand of battery and experience - positive or negative. This might help members decide on what approach they should try. Please do not respond if you have only used OEM batteries for your camers(s). Thank you.

Surveys such as this are worthless. Too many unknowns.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

OH BOY!!!!! Another 10+ pages of nonsense!

leftj Loc: Texas

BobHartung wrote:

Surveys such as this are worthless. Too many unknowns.

surveys are always worthless because there are always too many unknowns.

CondoJoe

Sony a6000. Wasabi batteries. Less capacity than OEM batteries but half the cost. I carry several. Never use them when shooting video or time lapse.

JPL

DaveyDitzer wrote:

As a service to UHH members, I would like to collect responses from UHH members on their experience with non OEM batteries. I will collect the data and publish the results at the end of this thread in a day or so. Please respond with only these data: Brand of camera; brand of battery and experience - positive or negative. This might help members decide on what approach they should try. Please do not respond if you have only used OEM batteries for your camers(s). Thank you.

EXpro 2150 mAh, replacement for Nikon EN-EL23. Just as good as the Nikon battery. Use it in Nikon P900.
No name bought on Ebay, label white and blue, Fits SONY NP-FW50. 1500 mAh. Somewhat less capacity than original Sony (ca. 70-80% of the original). Use it in Sony A7r. Works well.
Hahnel HL-EL20 880 mAh for Nikon. Use it in Nikon 1J2. Almost as good as the original Nikon battery. (ca. 95% of the original battery capacity)

All those bought dirt cheap (less than $10 pr. pcs) on Ebay 3-4 years ago.

tiphareth51 Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska

Watson brand batteries have been used in both Nikon and Canon cameras with no problems. I see no difference between the two other than price.

lloydl2 Loc: Gilbert, AZ

i have a couple of Sony cameras my a99ii and WAsabi batteries don't hold enough of a charge and I have to change them more often then the sony batteries. I also have Wasabi batteries for my sony rx100 and these work great (i had these first and that's what prompted me to get the bigger ones for the a99)...

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

DaveyDitzer wrote:

As a service to UHH members, I would like to collect responses from UHH members on their experience with non OEM batteries. I will collect the data and publish the results at the end of this thread in a day or so. Please respond with only these data: Brand of camera; brand of battery and experience - positive or negative. This might help members decide on what approach they should try. Please do not respond if you have only used OEM batteries for your camers(s). Thank you.

Watson, Fuji, Nikon, good!