Battery Advice
Apr 28, 2019 12:04:36 #
Thought I would add an extra NP-FW50 battery to my kit bag so I grabbed an Energizer brand. When I got it out of the plastic box I discovered what being a careful shopper means. The Sony brand is 1020 mAh capacity; the Energizer only 850 mAh. So when doing batteries keep your eyes wide open.
Apr 28, 2019 12:30:45 #
Apr 28, 2019 12:50:14 #
John_F wrote:
That is ALWAYS first item to check on any 3rd party batteries. In fact I actually look for higher rates than the OEM knowing from experience 3rd party ones are usually "optimistic" in their ratings.....The Sony brand is 1020 mAh capacity; the Energizer only 850 mAh. So when doing batteries keep your eyes wide open.
Apr 29, 2019 06:56:33 #
Apr 29, 2019 07:58:50 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
ggenova64 wrote:
Hedgehoggers always use OEM camera batteries!
Not all of us... when I can get two third party batteries and a charger for less than half the price of a new Sony one, it's an easy decision.
Dik
Apr 29, 2019 08:05:02 #
Apr 29, 2019 08:19:15 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
ggenova64 wrote:
Alright, When your camera's screw up from the aftermarket battery, I told you so!
Not yet, but it's possible... I'm not sure there can be a lot to go wrong with a battery... it's pretty simple electronics. Only had my new a6000 for a month or so, and it's become my #1 camera. It's capable and is small and handy. I'll let you know when the battery fails.
Dik
Apr 29, 2019 08:38:56 #
Dikdik wrote:
Not all of us... when I can get two third party batteries and a charger for less than half the price of a new Sony one, it's an easy decision.
Dik
Dik
https://www.lightstalking.com/third-party-camera-batteries/
Apr 29, 2019 08:49:24 #
John_F wrote:
Thought I would add an extra NP-FW50 battery to my kit bag so I grabbed an Energizer brand. When I got it out of the plastic box I discovered what being a careful shopper means. The Sony brand is 1020 mAh capacity; the Energizer only 850 mAh. So when doing batteries keep your eyes wide open.
Yes, it pays to read the description. Some batteries are high, and some are low. Depending on what kind of shooting you're doing, it may not matter.
Apr 29, 2019 08:51:35 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, it pays to read the description. Some batteries are high, and some are low. Depending on what kind of shooting you're doing, it may not matter.
Those high ones mostly come from Colorado....
Apr 29, 2019 08:53:56 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
Gene51 wrote:
https://www.lightstalking.com/third-party-camera-batteries/
Thanks for the link... and, the caution. My replacements are reputable (based on user reviews), I think. So far, no problems.
Dik
Apr 29, 2019 08:56:35 #
The mAH rating on a battery can be specified differently for the same battery due to the way they test it. Minor different in the rating doesn't mean much. I don't think third party batteries would damage the camera but they may not work or they don't last as long. Not so say that there aren't any third party batteries that are actually superior to the OEM ones. For me I would mostly buy the original batteries if I can as I don't care much for the cost. My camera is more than 5 year old and the battery still perform well and so if I need a new one I wouldn't want to save money on it. I would however buy third party batteries when the OEM ones aren't available.
Apr 29, 2019 08:58:37 #
I've used both OEM and third party batteries for 20 years. I still have the two original batteries that I bought with my Nikon D70. The Lenmar is still working fine, but the Nikon is starting to fade. The Nikons and Lenmars that I use with my D80 and D7100 are still at peak performance.
Apr 29, 2019 09:11:05 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
BebuLamar wrote:
I wouldn't want to save money on it. I would however buy third party batteries when the OEM ones aren't available.
I don't know why Sony batteries are $100+ and two third party batteries cost less than $40 (Canadian dollars). To buy OEM would be over $216 as opposed to less than $40. There is no reason for a manufacturer to 'gouge'.
Dik
Apr 29, 2019 09:22:20 #
Dikdik wrote:
I don't know why Sony batteries are $100+ and two third party batteries cost less than $40 (Canadian dollars). To buy OEM would be over $216 as opposed to less than $40. There is no reason for a manufacturer to 'gouge'.
Dik
Dik
Battery for which Sony camera?
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