zenagain wrote:
About 3 years ago I spoke to an employee of a local camera store about 3rd party batteries, afterwards I purchased a double battery charger and 2 Enegon batteries, total cost with tax under $30.00.
I have 2 Nikon DSLR'S & 2 battery grips. both take the same battery. This gave me, 4 Nikon batteries and 2 3rd party.
I don't really need 6 batteries, just wanted to be prepared just in case.
So about 6-8 months later 1 of the 3rd party batteries swelled up and got stuck in my D810, had to have it removed by Mike's Camera, (great people btw).
I contacted the seller and after some very unneeded conversations, they sent me a new one under warranty.
Since then I have only used those a couple times and have never stored a camera with one in it.
Yesterday I decided to check all my batteries and charge a couple, in less than 20 minutes the charger (which is a double 3rd party) started smoking, so that charger and both 3rd party batteries will be deposed off. (Properly).
Now I have 3 non-Nikon lenses, and 5 Nikkors, I love them, they work as they should, and I will continue to use and probably purchase non oem lenses, but, I will be buying a couple Nikon batteries this month at $70.00 each. 7x the cost of the 3rd party ones. But why would a battery cost 7x as much? Just for the Nikon name? I would definitely have to agree they are better. But 7x, makes it hard for people like me (living on disability) to afford a photography addiction.
No real point here, just passing on my experience with Enegon batteries and charger.
About 3 years ago I spoke to an employee of a loca... (
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Wassabi batteries are good and they guarantee them three years. I've never had a problem with them.
I'm curious. Did you sure your battery in the camera.