Aftermarket Batteries
Feb 2, 2022 01:21:25 #
Doc Mck
Loc: Terrell,Texas
I use aftermarket batteries with no issue. I have had AA’s and AAA, and other common batteries go bad and ruin electronics after being unchecked for months on end. But not with camera batteries. I I’m not going to use for a good while, I remove the batteries from the cameras. I try to inspect about once a month on the cameras.
Feb 2, 2022 08:41:49 #
How long has Wasabi been in business? That should say something about their quality. I have both OEM as well as Wasabi which I use in my Pentax K3. Wasabi is every bit as good as my OEM batteries!
Feb 2, 2022 08:42:32 #
How long has Wasabi been in business? That should say something about their quality. I have both OEM as well as Wasabi which I use in my Pentax K3. Wasabi is every bit as good as my OEM batteries!
Feb 2, 2022 12:40:38 #
ShelbyDave wrote:
My experience is limited, and I know there are peo... (show quote)
Maybe it’s a conspiracy. All the camera manufacturers got together and decided to bad mouth 3rd party batteries
Feb 2, 2022 15:59:49 #
Gitchigumi wrote:
I need to buy an extra battery for a Nikon D750. Battery is EN-EL15 or EN-EL15A. The OEM Nikon battery is quite expensive ($69 at B&H).
There are other suppliers through Amazon that have better prices and are likely good batteries. One is Wasabi (2 for $26) another is a no-name, but highly rated (1 for $17).
Are after-market batteries worth buying? Any recommended brands? Thanks!
There are other suppliers through Amazon that have better prices and are likely good batteries. One is Wasabi (2 for $26) another is a no-name, but highly rated (1 for $17).
Are after-market batteries worth buying? Any recommended brands? Thanks!
I have been using Wasabi for over a year now and I'm satisfied with them. Prices are much better, also
Feb 3, 2022 08:39:32 #
Jeffers wrote:
I'm not into the $1000+ cameras so what I say won'... (show quote)
Take the aftermarket battery specs with a grain of salt. They often overstate their capacity.
Feb 3, 2022 09:33:24 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Ollieboy wrote:
Take the aftermarket battery specs with a grain of salt. They often overstate their capacity.
The capacity specifications may be accurate, but they may be measured at a load level significantly lower than what the camera actually requires. Battery watt-hour capacity is lower at higher current levels. This is true for just about every battery type, from lead acid to lithium.
Feb 3, 2022 10:12:56 #
cytafex
Loc: Clarksburg MA
I've used 3rd party batteries and my experience is no issues and save a fair amount of money by doing so. I have used Watson and Wasabi and don't see difference between Nikon brand.
Feb 3, 2022 11:07:07 #
Wasabi have been doing their job for two years. I don’t notice any difference between them and my oem.
Feb 4, 2022 07:46:45 #
AGO wrote:
To summarize this discussion: Some photographers use aftermarket batteries, some don't.
That clearly sums it up!
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