Batteries
Oct 30, 2022 06:42:40 #
The topic of generic vs OEM batteries came up again yesterday. That encouraged me to do a search. You can buy two generic EN-EL 15b batteries with a charger for $33. Or, see below for other battery prices. Yes, I realize that the construction of each is different, but still.
Oct 30, 2022 08:19:28 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The topic of generic vs OEM batteries came up again yesterday. That encouraged me to do a search. You can buy two generic EN-EL 15b batteries with a charger for $33. Or, see below for other battery prices. Yes, I realize that the construction of each is different, but still.
The Nikon is actually less expensive because the Exide also requires jumper cables, a voltage transformer and a hand cart in order to use it with your Nikon. It probably does have longer life though. That's important if you are tracking man-eating tigers through the jungle. Who would want to miss the shot of those jaws coming at them because their battery died?
Oct 30, 2022 08:42:43 #
It would cost more than $100 to have all the parts needed to operate Jerry's Z6 with the Exide battery.
The Nikon battery is rated at 2280mAh and the Exide battery is rated somewhere around 60,000 mAh and at 12V instead of 7.2V.
The Nikon battery is rated at 2280mAh and the Exide battery is rated somewhere around 60,000 mAh and at 12V instead of 7.2V.
Oct 30, 2022 09:08:06 #
LFingar wrote:
The Nikon is actually less expensive because the Exide also requires jumper cables, a voltage transformer and a hand cart in order to use it with your Nikon. It probably does have longer life though. That's important if you are tracking man-eating tigers through the jungle. Who would want to miss the shot of those jaws coming at them because their battery died?
I already have all that stuff. If I was going to use a car battery, I would get a smaller camera to keep the weight down.
Oct 30, 2022 09:08:53 #
BebuLamar wrote:
It would cost more than $100 to have all the parts needed to operate Jerry's Z6 with the Exide battery.
The Nikon battery is rated at 2280mAh and the Exide battery is rated somewhere around 60,000 mAh and at 12V instead of 7.2V.
The Nikon battery is rated at 2280mAh and the Exide battery is rated somewhere around 60,000 mAh and at 12V instead of 7.2V.
On the plus side, I wouldn't have to carry a spare battery - a weight savings.
Oct 30, 2022 09:10:12 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I already have all that stuff. If I was going to use a car battery, I would get a smaller camera to keep the weight down.
Good thinking!
Oct 30, 2022 11:48:03 #
Overlooking on the Exide you could put it back in your car and recharge it on the way home.
Oct 30, 2022 16:06:37 #
Stardust wrote:
Overlooking on the Exide you could put it back in your car and recharge it on the way home.
Great idea!
Oct 30, 2022 22:07:19 #
bikinkawboy
Loc: north central Missouri
LFingar wrote:
The Nikon is actually less expensive because the Exide also requires jumper cables, a voltage transformer and a hand cart in order to use it with your Nikon. It probably does have longer life though. That's important if you are tracking man-eating tigers through the jungle. Who would want to miss the shot of those jaws coming at them because their battery died?
Very funny! Rather than a hand cart, how about a Sherpa to pack the battery? With a good deep cycle battery, you could fire your flash until it melted down. Or set the jungle on fire. And for all the shots you could take, you could make a memory card magazine like that on a Tommy gun.
Oct 31, 2022 01:30:43 #
Oct 31, 2022 05:50:09 #
There goes Jerry again. Putting square wheels on his car because it saves a dollar.
Oct 31, 2022 07:09:11 #
foathog wrote:
There goes Jerry again. Putting square wheels on his car because it saves a dollar.
Four wheels - four dollars.
Oct 31, 2022 08:37:44 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Four wheels - four dollars.
IMHO, since they are "After Tax Dollars" you would have to earn at least $6+ to pay the $4.00.
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Oct 31, 2022 09:10:35 #
I always buy third party and never had a problem. I use them in my Canon EOS R6 and my Canon HF G60 Camcorder.
Oct 31, 2022 09:15:47 #
Jimmy T wrote:
IMHO, since they are "After Tax Dollars"... (show quote)
$6.00 is what I charge to shovel a driveway and walkway. As soon as the snow falls, the money will start rolling in.
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