Batteries
Feb 10, 2020 05:33:06 #
Feb 10, 2020 05:52:09 #
I've had good experience with Wasabi batteries in both Nikon and Fuji cameras, but I usually use them as a back up!
Feb 10, 2020 05:53:04 #
I have had good luck with Powerextra. Two for $22 or two with charger fo $27. Scott Kelby uses them and claims he has no problems.
Feb 10, 2020 06:21:26 #
Feb 10, 2020 06:24:50 #
I have used Wasabi in my Nikon D7200 with no problems. Their charge doesn't last as many exposures, but the difference is outweighed in my analysis by the lower purchase cost. OEM batteries are "better," but not "twice as good" at 2x the cost of Wasabi.
Feb 10, 2020 06:32:36 #
miked46
Loc: Winter Springs, Florida
I have had excellent results with a 3rd party called INDIO, and there are others out there, check Amazon
Feb 10, 2020 07:06:05 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
I buy Nikon and Watson batteries. The two Watson batteries I have are 2 or 3 years old. The prices have risen since then. So, I'm likely to go back to purchasing only Nikon. Or, I might try Wasabi next time. They are less expensive than Watson batteries. And uhh members have given Wasabi good reviews. I don't dislike Watson batteries. I have had good satisfactory results from them.
Feb 10, 2020 07:06:58 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I have used generic batteries in everything for years. You can buy two batteries with a charger for less than the cost of one name brand battery.
Feb 10, 2020 07:07:53 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Retired CPO wrote:
Paying $100 for a Nikon battery is like paying $400 for a Nikon battery grip. It's not gonna happen.
I've never paid anywhere close to $100 for a fresh, authentic Nikon battery. All three brick and mortar camera stores in my area (Dallas) sell the most popular ones (EN-EL3, EN-EL15) for $59.95. They sell 3rd party batteries for about the same price.
Feb 10, 2020 07:31:09 #
BigDaddy wrote:
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As for how long you can store them, I think all lithium ion store well. There are tons of tips on best practices. For example, store at 40% charge, don't let it fully discharge, stop charging before 100% and so on. Quality chargers take care of some of this. For example a good charger will stop charging before 100% charge, cheap ones may not.
As for how long you can store them, I think all lithium ion store well. There are tons of tips on best practices. For example, store at 40% charge, don't let it fully discharge, stop charging before 100% and so on. Quality chargers take care of some of this. For example a good charger will stop charging before 100% charge, cheap ones may not.
That's interesting... I've never seen a proper Lipo charger that doesn't complete the full recommended charge protocol. Even the chips that control the charge process are built to accommodate a full charge. Charging a lipo happens in 2 stages, first is with a constant current at the (typically) 1C charge rate (ie, a 1000 mah battery will initially charge at 1 amp) and when full voltage is reached (4.2v per cell) the charger switches to constant voltage and slowly ramps down the current until full charge is achieved. According to the cell manufacturers, following that process should result in longest battery life provided the rest of the usage recommendations are followed as well.
Feb 10, 2020 07:34:41 #
authorizeduser wrote:
I have the Canon 80D. I only have one Canon battery and would like another battery. The Canon is quite expensive and I will pay it if need be. Anyone have experiences with Watson or Wasabi batteries? Not worth saving 50% if they do not work as well as a real Canon battery. I am asking here as I do not trust reviewers to tell the absolute truth since they are being compensated ...........
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My experience with Wasabi batteries is that they don't seem to hold a charge for quite as long as the OEM battery, but close enough for what I do. They lasted three years before needing to be replaced. Saved a whole lot of money for a small loss in run time, but since I got two batteries and a charger, it was well worth it.
Feb 10, 2020 07:38:28 #
mrtaxi
Loc: Old Westbury NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL
If your out for a day of shooting the wasabi is ok for back up. They do not measure up to canon on any measure. On a long day shoot I would take two canon batteries and 2 generic as back up only in the rare instance that 2 canon batteries is not enough.
Feb 10, 2020 07:44:21 #
authorizeduser wrote:
I have the Canon 80D. I only have one Canon battery and would like another battery. The Canon is quite expensive and I will pay it if need be. Anyone have experiences with Watson or Wasabi batteries? Not worth saving 50% if they do not work as well as a real Canon battery. I am asking here as I do not trust reviewers to tell the absolute truth since they are being compensated ...........
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I have not tried either of those two brands but have tried off brands and regretted it. The old saying "You get what you paid for"
Feb 10, 2020 07:54:44 #
DavidPine wrote:
Use Canon gear. Don't be foolish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e11uTz_-9yk
watch this commercial
Feb 10, 2020 08:06:09 #
I have used Wasabi batteries for years and have never noticed any difference between them and the Canon brand batteries. I always take one or two extra chrged batteries when I go out, so if one battery gives me 300 photos and another powers 500 photos I would not be aware of it, though.
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