Alternate Nikon Battery: Has anyone used one of the alternatives to the Nikon EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery? Is so, which one and what was your experience? Would you recommend?

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Jul 7, 2018 17:58:54 #

jtbdal

Has anyone used one of the alternatives to the Nikon EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery? Is so, which one and what was your experience? Would you recommend?

Thanks.

Tom B. (jtbdal)

Jul 7, 2018 18:08:23 #

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Not sure the aftermarket has caught up to the 'a' version of this battery. Personally, I neither use nor recommend anything other than OEM batteries for several reasons which have been debated many times before. B&H carries Watson batteries and Adorama carries another brand. There's probably 20 alternatives, perhaps more, available throughout the Internet. Best of luck.

Jul 7, 2018 18:11:23 #

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

jtbdal wrote:

Has anyone used one of the alternatives to the Nikon EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery? Is so, which one and what was your experience? Would you recommend?

Thanks.

Tom B. (jtbdal)

Normally I only use OEM batteries, but that being said, I had good experience with Wasabi.

Jul 7, 2018 18:11:27 #

brucewells Loc: Central Kentucky

cjc2 wrote:

Jul 7, 2018 18:13:17 #

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

jtbdal wrote:

Has anyone used one of the alternatives to the Nikon EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery? Is so, which one and what was your experience? Would you recommend?

Thanks.

Tom B. (jtbdal)

Tom, my preference is original equipment.I've had other 3rd party batteries that worked just as well as the Nikon version, however some only lasted a fraction of the time when compared to the original camera battery. Also, one battery would not fully charge. After charging overnight, it only showed 75% when placed in the camera. Perhaps I just got two duds, but I would steer clear of any 3rd party battery.It is all boils down, you get what you pay for.

Jul 7, 2018 18:27:24 #

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

In the D800 and D810, I mostly use Nikon batteries but I also have a Watson brand battery for each. I have rotated the Watson battery through the cameras when I am out shooting for an entire day, usually in extreme cold and, I have never experienced the Watson performing any less than the Nikons.

Jul 7, 2018 23:23:56 #

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

Just posted below paragraph in similar thread - my first of type you mentioned. I have used high-quality 3rd party for years (like Watson & Wasabi) in multiple cameras, camcorders (stand alone), etc and have never had a problem. Sometimes have only gotten 80% of the use as the original OEM but at 20-25% of the cost I can live with that.

I bought two Kastar thru Amazon, along with a twin charger, a few months ago for my Nikon at 60% cost of 1 Nikon battery alone. Exact duplicate of OEM battery even to color but with actually a little higher mAh listed. Too new to tell you life expectancy but they were highly rated reviews and I like they have their own large brick & mortar distribution center here in USA.

Jul 8, 2018 00:18:53 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

jtbdal wrote:

Has anyone used one of the alternatives to the Nikon EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery? Is so, which one and what was your experience? Would you recommend?

Thanks.

Tom B. (jtbdal)

I have two of the Powershot 2000 brand EN-EL15a batteries that I use in my D850 and D500 bodies. Both have given me terrific service overall, but do give a slightly lower shutter actuation count per charge, about 1800 shots per charge compared to 2100 shots per charge for the OEM. But at 1/3 the cost I can live with that.

Jul 8, 2018 00:26:48 #

Bill_de Loc: US

If I was going to use aftermarket I would prefer a brand I know. Duracell has the battery you are looking for.

https://www.duracelldirect.com/digital-camera/nikon/oem-pno/en-el15a--7dv43f.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=DRNEL15-US&adtype=pla&keyword=&target=405570064251&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk-PksdOO3AIVkZ-fCh09gQ8REAQYBCABEgJWwvD_BwE

Jul 8, 2018 05:53:19 #

DAN Phillips Loc: Graysville, GA

You can't go wrong with any Duracell battery. I had a Sunpak 611 strobe with 4 duracells in it, one went bad, extremely corroded the terminals. I contacted Duracell, they sent me a check to cover a replacement unit at that time ($360+). They definetly stand behind what they sell.

Jul 8, 2018 05:56:25 #

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I only use OEM batteries.

Jul 8, 2018 06:44:32 #

chrissybabe Loc: New Zealand

Only one I have found in New Zealand is Wasabi. Had bad experiences with Kastar. Tried 4 times with different shipments from the seller but at the end kept the last 2 for use in my D800. Various symptoms, initially not even recognised in the D850 moving on to only running for about 20 shots. All replacements here only labelled as EN-EL15 but supposed to work as EN-EL15a. I think most sellers here work with their fingers crossed. The Wasabi also only labelled as EN-EL15 and seems to have about 95% capacity.

Jul 8, 2018 07:34:17 #

dparenton Loc: Land O Lakes, FL

Wasabi

Jul 8, 2018 07:56:12 #

Skiextreme2 Loc: Northwest MA

For my D7100, I use OEM and Bower XPDNEL15 that are 600 mAh more than OEM (2500 mAh vs 1900 mAh) and the Bowers work just as good (with longer duration) than the OEMs.

Jul 8, 2018 08:45:46 #

TJBNovember Loc: Long Island, New York

I only use Nikon batteries in my D5100 and D750. Of which I have 3 and 2 respectively for each camera. I did receive an unfamiliar brand, a RE-Fuel with the accessory kit that was included with my D750. It has been in the D750 once, just to check it's charge level. I wouldn't leave it in the camera, and have not considered using it at this point.

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