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Jun 12, 2022 18:06:33 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Steve DeMott wrote:
If you send your camera to it's manufacture for (warranty) repair with a generic battery will they deny the claim or repair? Just a thought.
Since you don't include the battery with a camera when sending it to the manufacturer for support your question is moot.
Jun 12, 2022 21:17:23 #
Harry0
Loc: Gardena, Cal
Architect1776 wrote:
The manufacturer battery must be different from the generic as it has features the generic does not have.
Check the ads- and specs.
Some are real close to factory, and work as well.
I get Kastars, and have never been disappointed, "as good as".
And a few cheaper copies for just in case backups.
You could always ask here for opinions.
Jun 13, 2022 06:38:03 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Don’t know about your problem but when I purchase my Nikon the sales person pushed a Promaster battery on me for a spare saying he didn’t have a Nikon battery for a spare. 6 years later the Nikon works like new & the Promaster drains pretty fast. When it was new it pretty close to the Nikon but not 100%. Time to order another from Nikon.
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Jun 13, 2022 06:41:57 #
HeyYou
Loc: SE Michigan
jerryc41 wrote:
I have a Canon Vixia camcorder with ...generic batteries. Because they are not Canon batteries, the camera doesn't show me the amount of time available on them...
I think the last sentence is the key question. If remaining charge was not disabled, would this be as much of an issue ?
BTW - I wonder if this varies by brand ?
This is not my experience with my Pentax DSLRs and Ricoh GRiiii.
Jun 13, 2022 07:37:53 #
I have the original camera batteries, and I have bought 3rd party batteries. My experience is that the original camera batteries last much longer than the 3rd part batteries. It was disappointing. So if I need another battery I will get OEM batteries.
Jun 13, 2022 08:13:06 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I have a Canon Vixia camcorder with two smallish g... (show quote)
If your total motivation is always the cheapest then buy the cheaper battery. I prefer to spend a little more and always know how much time is left on battery. When I'm busy on a shoot I want to always know my battery status so I don't miss important shots to save a few bucks. Sorry lady bride I missed your post I do wedding kiss, my battery died! I waited two days to catch that eagle leaving the nest and poof, my battery is done.
Jun 13, 2022 08:20:38 #
pithydoug wrote:
If your total motivation is always the cheapest then buy the cheaper battery. I prefer to spend a little more and always know how much time is left on battery. When I'm busy on a shoot I want to always know my battery status so I don't miss important shots to save a few bucks. Sorry lady bride I missed your post I do wedding kiss, my battery died! I waited two days to catch that eagle leaving the nest and poof, my battery is done.
I carry spare batteries, whatever size or kind required, now I'm not spending $50+ on a battery for a camera with a value of $100!
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Jun 13, 2022 08:31:28 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
Architect1776 wrote:
The manufacturer battery must be different from the generic as it has features the generic does not have.
Companies that make products can alter the specs so I disagree
Jun 13, 2022 08:55:02 #
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Jun 13, 2022 09:04:47 #
I also have a Canon Vixia HF G40. I buy batteries from https://kapaxen.com/ and have no problem with time left. I have been using these for years.
Jun 13, 2022 09:30:09 #
Picture Taker wrote:
The camera companies don't make the batteries so I believe they want to make a lot on each one or not bother with them. The idea is to find the manufacture of them and buy direct.
So how do you find the manufacturer of the batteries?
Jun 13, 2022 09:32:32 #
Jun 13, 2022 10:17:39 #
Regardless of manufacturer, if I remember, I always (?) carry a second battery when the purpose of the outing is to capture images. We all know the feeling of looking at the battery indicator and see 3/4 or more charge, only to see it blinking 5 minutes later.
Jun 13, 2022 11:22:16 #
Martind
Loc: South Carolina
I am always amazed when we spend hundreds and even thousands on photos devices and complain about a battery recommended by the device manufacture being too expensive. In most instances it is less than $30 dollars additional. Twice I have used the discount brand batteries and had a problem One battery would swell when warm and was difficult to remove from the camera. In the second instance the battery produced a strong odor. However, I have used other discount batteres without any problems. I now use the manfactures recommend batteries - the small extra battery cost versus the cost of photo device is worth the perceived less risk for me.
Jun 13, 2022 11:46:39 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
Steve DeMott wrote:
If you send your camera to it's manufacture for (warranty) repair with a generic battery will they deny the claim or repair? Just a thought.
Take out the battery first.
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