Nikon own brand Batteries vs cheaper altrnatives
Jun 29, 2020 11:12:42 #
Short answer: YES. Nikon has a swap for older Nikon batteries that you want to swap but it has to be the same type
Jun 29, 2020 11:52:22 #
quixdraw wrote:
Have had Nikon and Wasabi EN EL 15 for the D7200 for several years, and EN EL 14 for the last five. No perceptible difference except price. Just bought two more of the Wasabi 15 because my D810 uses them as well. Haven't had a failure or issue, and the Wasabi charger is smaller and lighter than the Nikon.
...yes on Wasabi...I have a mix, too. Only three batteries for my D5, 2 Nikon and a Wasabi. I go for the Wasabi first.
Jun 29, 2020 12:15:15 #
Bluetick
Loc: Flowery Branch, GA
I had a bad experience with knock-off batteries. Was at Bryce Canyon for sunrise shooting away with my Nikon D300 when the camera shutter release stopped working. Just dead. Plenty of juice left in the battery. Luckily, I had my back-up D90. Recharged all batteries and next day was at North Rim and it happened again on the D300. I sent it in to Nikon and they found nothing wrong with the camera. They did, strongly recommend that I use Nikon batteries. I was told that the Nikon batteries have a computer-like system in them that the knock-offs don't have to prevent such failure. I know - supposed to be designed and built to Nikon specs. Just saying. Anyway, I invested in some original Nikon batteries and have never experienced the problem again. The camera and batteries are still working just fine. But - I carry the D90 along as a B/U just in case.
Jun 29, 2020 12:44:13 #
So far I have only used Nikon EN-EL-15 batteries in my D7000, 800 and 850 and have had no issues and for $20 to $30/battery I'm not sure its worth it. BUT i am considering trying the Wasabi EN EL-18 to get the FPS bump in the 850. Its a $150 experiment vs. a $600 experiment. If I did try the non-Nikon batteries it would only be for the "Brand name" batteries duracell, watson, wasabi.... Happy Shooting.
Jun 29, 2020 12:45:45 #
davidrb wrote:
In life, as in photography there is a philosophy: ... (show quote)
I use a mix of Nikon batteries and the “better” knockoffs. The only battery to fail so far has been a Nikon. I also carry spares when I’m out shooting.
Jun 29, 2020 13:18:33 #
sagfgrump wrote:
I'm looking at getting a/some spare batteries got a Nikon d7200, there is a large price difference between Nikon's and some of the generic alternatives.
Is it worth paying the premium for the Nikon one's, in peoples experience?
Is it worth paying the premium for the Nikon one's, in peoples experience?
When my OEM battery dies if I'm out shooting I put the off brand in till I get home and charge the OEM and then swap them.
Jun 29, 2020 13:20:40 #
jbk224 wrote:
So let me understand. The camera body, when new, c... (show quote)
Really? My Z7 works fine with B&W batteries.
Jun 29, 2020 13:31:32 #
cdayton wrote:
Not my philosophy - the Jags gets Jag parts/service when needed. If I couldn’t afford it, I should have bought a Honda.
That’s a ridiculous analogy. Do you buy a Jag battery? I bet not. You buy some other brand name battery.
Jun 29, 2020 14:50:34 #
smf85
Loc: Freeport, IL
PGJR wrote:
... All 4 swelled up and had a hard time getting them out of the P900's... Paul
Swelling is an indication of a major failure - the lithium is combusting within the battery. Swollen batteries have a habit of catching fire. It's the reason they're not allowed on passenger aircraft.
Lithium batteries are a commodity item. There's no way to get the battery cheaper other than reducing the quality somewhere or reducing the margins. Absolutely you get what you pay for.
Jun 29, 2020 15:15:55 #
I have a Pentax K3 and it came with one Pentax battery. I bought a pair of Wasabi extras and they came with an extra charger that can work from a car outlet (nice when traveling). Before a longer trip, I bought two more and now I rotate the 5 batteries (marked A-E) and I can't tell any differences. I expect they are nearing the end of the 5 year (more of less) expected life and I might try the Neewer brand since that comes with a double charger!
Jun 29, 2020 15:36:51 #
smf85 wrote:
Lithium batteries are a commodity item. There's no way to get the battery cheaper other than reducing the quality somewhere or reducing the margins. Absolutely you get what you pay for.
Maybe there’s no way to get them cheaper, but you can always make things more expensive by slapping a high end brand name on them.
Jun 29, 2020 15:36:55 #
sagfgrump wrote:
I'm looking at getting a/some spare batteries got a Nikon d7200, there is a large price difference between Nikon's and some of the generic alternatives.
Is it worth paying the premium for the Nikon one's, in peoples experience?
Is it worth paying the premium for the Nikon one's, in peoples experience?
Check out Ebay. With some scrutinizing of the pictures, description and seller rating, you can get Nikon batteries for a fair bit less. Authentic with hologram, instructions and box. Typically from China direct but there are USA sellers. Check out this item from a USA seller @ $28.99 item #263813689525.
Jun 29, 2020 15:40:19 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
That’s a ridiculous analogy. Do you buy a Jag battery? I bet not. You buy some other brand name battery.
Same goes for the tires.... Most all their parts are outsourced to subcontractors...Speaking as someone who was in the auto industry for 25 years
Jun 29, 2020 15:47:51 #
Jun 29, 2020 15:47:56 #
I have a mixture of Nikon and other good brands (the not so good brands are awful and are quickly discarded).
For non professional work I can take pictures for several days on a charge and the money saved is substantial. The Nikons do seem to last longer and are definitely all I would use if I were a professional photographer.
For non professional work I can take pictures for several days on a charge and the money saved is substantial. The Nikons do seem to last longer and are definitely all I would use if I were a professional photographer.
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