Camera batteries
Apr 18, 2024 12:33:01 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
Chief EW wrote:
I just purchased a Nikon D500 camera from KEH camera that looks like new. A friend recommended this camera and KEH. I want to get a back up battery. Any recommendations for off brand batteries, other than Nikon or should I stay with the Nikon battery?? Thank you.
Although this topic has been reviewed & commented on by thousands over the years here at Ugly; just pony up the $$$ and buy a camera brand if you like long-life batteries that simply "work," in the clinch...
Apr 18, 2024 15:40:57 #
dpullum wrote:
And I have always used aftermarket... Voltage is the same... size is the same... a big cost difference. Last as long? Probably, made in the same China factory. Chief EW ...Elitists will waste your money.
PS: the new chargers with LED fullness indicators are great.... packages of 2 batteries and a charger are good deals.
PS: the new chargers with LED fullness indicators are great.... packages of 2 batteries and a charger are good deals.
I have never had a problem with after-market batteries. They are very well made in the same factory.
Do you think that Nikon makes their own?
Apr 19, 2024 06:52:39 #
I've had good luck with Wasabi. Although, after a few years 2-3, they bloat at which point I throw away and re-buy.
Apr 19, 2024 07:14:49 #
topcat wrote:
I have never had a problem with after-market batteries. They are very well made in the same factory.
Do you think that Nikon makes their own?
Do you think that Nikon makes their own?
And neither does Wasabi make batteries.
Apr 19, 2024 07:37:55 #
Apr 19, 2024 08:04:29 #
User ID wrote:
Wasabi makes Nikon cameras.
I surely love these companies that make nothing yet earning a lot of money.
Apr 19, 2024 10:21:04 #
dpullum wrote:
And I have always used aftermarket... Voltage is the same... size is the same... a big cost difference. Last as long? Probably, made in the same China factory. Chief EW ...Elitists will waste your money.
PS: the new chargers with LED fullness indicators are great.... packages of 2 batteries and a charger are good deals.
PS: the new chargers with LED fullness indicators are great.... packages of 2 batteries and a charger are good deals.
I agree.
I have used both since I started over 20 years ago. Can't say I have noticed a difference.
What is that saying about a fool and money?
Apr 19, 2024 13:01:09 #
joer wrote:
I agree.
I have used both since I started over 20 years ago. Can't say I have noticed a difference.
What is that saying about a fool and money?
I have used both since I started over 20 years ago. Can't say I have noticed a difference.
What is that saying about a fool and money?
Apr 19, 2024 18:44:49 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
topcat wrote:
I have never had a problem with after-market batteries. They are very well made in the same factory.
Do you think that Nikon makes their own?
Do you think that Nikon makes their own?
How could you POSSIBLE know what factory they are made in.
Apr 19, 2024 18:50:03 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
iSilentP wrote:
I've had good luck with Wasabi. Although, after a few years 2-3, they bloat at which point I throw away and re-buy.
If they blot at the wrong time you could have an issue getting them out and ruin your golden opportunity. Mine swelled when I was practicing for the 2017 eclipse and I had to remove it w/o taking it off a tracking telescope. Would have ruined a once in a life time chance. I'm glad I caught it in one of my 25 practice runs
Apr 20, 2024 21:17:30 #
FrankN
Loc: Maryland, USA
The D500 is notoriously picky about batteries. IMHO you should only use genuine Nikon batteries in this body.
Apr 21, 2024 08:25:44 #
I've used generic batteries in everything forever. Wasabi seems to be a popular brand. The only "problem" I've encountered is with a generic battery on a Canon camcorder. The camera doesn't want to communicate with the battery, so I don't know how much time is left. Looking online, all I see are generic batteries for this camera. I don't want to pay double or triple for virtually the same item with a brand name.
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