OEM against 3td party batteries
Mar 31, 2018 22:58:39 #
My 2-cents on OEM vs non-OEM is the same as brand drug prescriptions vs generics. As soon as it becomes available my doctor, insurance company and/or prescription provider switches me over to generic for all of us to save. This has never voided my life warranty. <grin>
Same applies to batteries - OEM with camera until I need the next one, then buy 3rd party, same or better specs, 50-75% savings.
Same applies to batteries - OEM with camera until I need the next one, then buy 3rd party, same or better specs, 50-75% savings.
Apr 1, 2018 06:16:42 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Bykewrydr wrote:
Has anyone experience using 3rd party batteries on a Fujifilm XT-1?
Cost of OEM run approx. 70/90 dollars Canadian as compared to approx. 20dollars for 2 batteries and a 2 port charger.
Also is there any chance of damaging the camera and voiding the warranty?
Thanking you in advance Peter
Cost of OEM run approx. 70/90 dollars Canadian as compared to approx. 20dollars for 2 batteries and a 2 port charger.
Also is there any chance of damaging the camera and voiding the warranty?
Thanking you in advance Peter
I bought my Nikon because I liked the company and liked their quality. Yes, I could have spent less for other camera's, but choose not to. Same with batteries, I could have bought less expensive batteries, but choose not to. (I know Nikon does not manufacture their own batteries, but they have them built to their SPECS, and I believe their specs are really good.
Does it void your warranty, call Fujifilm and find out, it is an easy call, and you will hear it from the source, not 8th hand as you will find here.
I have found that GENERALLY YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. I have found this true most of the time.
Apr 1, 2018 06:59:19 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
Here is some actual testing of NIKON vs WATSON vs WASABI batteries.
The difference is what my experience non OEM parts has shown in other industries for electric components.
The OEM part is more expensive but degraded much slower. In the long run the NIKON battery was actually less expensive per shutter click over the long haul.
https://photographylife.com/reviews/third-party-batteries-watson-and-wasabi
The difference is what my experience non OEM parts has shown in other industries for electric components.
The OEM part is more expensive but degraded much slower. In the long run the NIKON battery was actually less expensive per shutter click over the long haul.
https://photographylife.com/reviews/third-party-batteries-watson-and-wasabi
Apr 1, 2018 08:41:51 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
I just checked BHPV and a NIKON battery for a D7200 is $49.00 with free shipping.
A WATSON battery is $39.95 plus shipping ... to be fair free shipping if the total order is $49.00 or more.
Is that enough difference ... $9.05 max ... to use a non OEM part?
That is for the buyer to decide.
I’ve been meaning to order a couple extra batteries and I ordered the NIKON based on my NIKON batteries for my old DSLR lasting a decade and still working.
I’m not saying that a WATSON would void the warranty or is junk ... I’ve never known BHPV to sell junk ... but an $18.10 saving on two isn’t enough to sway me.
My $0.02, YMMV.
A WATSON battery is $39.95 plus shipping ... to be fair free shipping if the total order is $49.00 or more.
Is that enough difference ... $9.05 max ... to use a non OEM part?
That is for the buyer to decide.
I’ve been meaning to order a couple extra batteries and I ordered the NIKON based on my NIKON batteries for my old DSLR lasting a decade and still working.
I’m not saying that a WATSON would void the warranty or is junk ... I’ve never known BHPV to sell junk ... but an $18.10 saving on two isn’t enough to sway me.
My $0.02, YMMV.
Apr 1, 2018 09:49:45 #
Boy we had a long debate and discussion here before on this topic. In conclusion, folks are using aftermarket batteries with good results, and saving money. One popular brand was Wasabi. Hey most of these OEM and aftermarket batteries come out if China, and could very well be from the same plants with just different labeling, who knows.
I have great success using OEM and aftermarket batteries in my Sony cameras without any problems. BTW the charging and length of battery power was comparable between the OEM Sonys and the Wasabi in my case. Cheers
I have great success using OEM and aftermarket batteries in my Sony cameras without any problems. BTW the charging and length of battery power was comparable between the OEM Sonys and the Wasabi in my case. Cheers
Apr 1, 2018 09:53:51 #
Canon's battery for the T6 (LP-E10) is rated at 860 mAh.
I've used both the Odoga (rated at 1120 mAh) and
the Powerextra (rated at 1500 mAh).
Both perform admirably. No problems of any kind
and they are quite inexpensive. The Powerextra seems
go forever between charges.
These batteries are available from Amazon and on eBay.
I've used both the Odoga (rated at 1120 mAh) and
the Powerextra (rated at 1500 mAh).
Both perform admirably. No problems of any kind
and they are quite inexpensive. The Powerextra seems
go forever between charges.
These batteries are available from Amazon and on eBay.
Apr 1, 2018 09:59:14 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
No, the research I posted shows both WATSON and WASABI only had the upfront price as a benefit, at least compared to NIKON.
Neither WATSON nor WASABI was causing problems, but they also didn’t perform up to the NIKON over the long haul.
If someone shoots 100 clicks or less in an outing, the charge retention may never be an issue.
If one puts a heavier load on the battery between sessions it may be a huge deal.
There isn’t a one size fits all answer, but they arent all the same either.
Neither WATSON nor WASABI was causing problems, but they also didn’t perform up to the NIKON over the long haul.
If someone shoots 100 clicks or less in an outing, the charge retention may never be an issue.
If one puts a heavier load on the battery between sessions it may be a huge deal.
There isn’t a one size fits all answer, but they arent all the same either.
Apr 1, 2018 10:52:49 #
As I posted on another thread on this subject, I've had mixed results. My old Sony A100 refused to admit the existence of some third party batteries, so I was forced to use nothing but Sony branded batteries. This had nothing to do with the quality of the batteries and everything to do with a chip that Sony inserts into their batteries and that the camera looks for. My Canon T5i doesn't care (or the third party batteries have the necessary chip, I don't know which). I usually run it on the third party batteries as they have a slightly higher capacity.
YMMV.
YMMV.
Apr 1, 2018 11:00:56 #
jjtotten
Loc: Washington, Utah
The comments about the manufacturers of batteries selling many different named batteries really fits the industry. I visited a friend of mine who worked in a factory that made automotive type batteries and was interested to see that coming off the same line were almost every battery brand that I had ever seen. Just different labels but the same battery. Probably sold at very different prices too.
Apr 1, 2018 12:04:03 #
dpullum wrote:
Again a killer of the myth "ya get whatcha pa... (show quote)
Please save your political ignorance for the appropriate forum...
Apr 1, 2018 13:03:42 #
Bykewrydr wrote:
Has anyone experience using 3rd party batteries on a Fujifilm XT-1?
Cost of OEM run approx. 70/90 dollars Canadian as compared to approx. 20dollars for 2 batteries and a 2 port charger.
Also is there any chance of damaging the camera and voiding the warranty?
Thanking you in advance Peter
Cost of OEM run approx. 70/90 dollars Canadian as compared to approx. 20dollars for 2 batteries and a 2 port charger.
Also is there any chance of damaging the camera and voiding the warranty?
Thanking you in advance Peter
I have been using 3rd party batteries in my XT1 as spares for over 2 years and no worries. If you are worried just put one in to last till you get home and charge the OEM up and replace.
Apr 1, 2018 13:18:46 #
moonhawk wrote:
Please save your political ignorance for the appropriate forum...
Apr 1, 2018 13:34:49 #
I've had 2 issues with non OEM batteries. Batteries swelling and being difficult to remove from the camera, and 2, not holding a charge as long as the
camera manufacturers product. Not holding a charge well is not a big deal when price is considered, but swelling of the battery is a bad deal.
camera manufacturers product. Not holding a charge well is not a big deal when price is considered, but swelling of the battery is a bad deal.
Apr 1, 2018 15:30:29 #
Apr 1, 2018 15:36:17 #
I’ve used a lot of Wasabi batteries in a variety of still and video cameras. They are reliable and I have found no difference between them and their OEM counterparts, except price. Go ahead, but stick with the better known compatibles, like Watson and Wasabi.
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