Batteries
Aug 2, 2021 08:52:59 #
I needed a back-up battery for my Nikon Coolpix A1000. Nikon's EN-EL12 battery has been on backorder for months and Nikon can't provide any information as to when they will be back in stock. In desperation I ordered an Everyready battery but that wouldn't take a charge. Based on favorable comments from Hoggers, I then ordered a Wasabi. After fully charging it, I took it for a test drive. After just 48 snaps, it was completely discharged. B&H carries two other brands: Jupio and Watson. Adaroma carries Green Extreme and Power 2000, as well as Jupio. Does anyone have any experience with any of these?
Aug 2, 2021 09:09:20 #
never had a issue with any rechargeable battery. eveready is a known brand , even for cars .
Aug 2, 2021 09:46:05 #
Have Wasabi, Watson, Power 2000 and recently Kastar. Haven't had the Kastar very long, but it seems fine, Wasabi and Watson have performed as well as OEM.
Aug 2, 2021 09:48:16 #
wrangler5
Loc: Missouri
Never used Eveready rechargeables, but I have some Wasabi batteries for a Lumix camera and they seem to work about as well as the OEM branded ones. I'd guess you got a bad sample.
Aug 2, 2021 09:49:36 #
Aug 2, 2021 11:27:31 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
AGO wrote:
I needed a back-up battery for my Nikon Coolpix A1... (show quote)
Hi! I have many batteries. Sony cameras, Fuji lately. Wasabi has been my go to 3rd party batteries.
Maybe the trouble isn't the battery. I must have 30-50 wasabi batteries never trouble with any.
Good luck.T
Aug 2, 2021 12:45:50 #
Aug 2, 2021 13:45:48 #
AGO wrote:
It charges the Nikon battery fine.
How long they think you can get a Nikon battery? It's a serious problem if you have difficulty getting original battery.
Aug 2, 2021 14:03:23 #
AGO wrote:
I needed a back-up battery for my Nikon Coolpix A1... (show quote)
I use WATSON for my Sony a99II and all my problems went away.
Aug 3, 2021 06:10:38 #
AGO wrote:
I needed a back-up battery for my Nikon Coolpix A1... (show quote)
Try KEH or MBP. Look for used.
Aug 3, 2021 07:06:22 #
Aug 3, 2021 08:05:11 #
I've used generic batteries in everything for years - never a problem. Of course, you do have to put up with a lower price if your credit card gives rebates. 
Aug 3, 2021 08:14:32 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've used generic batteries in everything for years - never a problem. Of course, you do have to put up with a lower price if your credit card gives rebates.
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Aug 3, 2021 08:20:56 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
AGO wrote:
I needed a back-up battery for my Nikon Coolpix A1... (show quote)
I have not used Eveready dedicated batteries, but have used a variety of their common-size rechargeable cells, primarily NiMH. I have never gotten good service from them unless I charged them on the Eveready charger intended for them. Sometimes they will not charge at all on other chargers. Their internal design and internal resistance seems to be completely different from other batteries. They also get much hotter when charging, which will confuse some chargers.
Aug 3, 2021 08:42:27 #
LXK0930
Loc: Souh Jersey
AGO wrote:
I needed a back-up battery for my Nikon Coolpix A1... (show quote)
I have had similar problems with several non-OEM batteries.
I believe you may have incompatibility between the charger and batteries.
Check if Everedy states that it is compatibile with Nikon charger. Customer Service may have answer.
Good luck.
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