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KenjiS wrote in post #15243596
Not -specifically- Canon or Nikon batteries, just in general, cheap knockoffs CAN have QC problems and these problems DO result in the potential for fire... I HAVE seen it happen, and seen the end results of it...

Just saying why personally i wouldnt do it.. lol

I haven't and we deal with communications batteries that require much higher current the cameras. As I posted earlier the problem with the bad ones are physical specs not being exact or the battery with cheap/weak cells. It is your gear and your money but these scare stories about fires and explosions are nonsense.

K6AZ wrote in post #15243611
I haven't and we deal with communications batteries that require much higher current the cameras. As I posted earlier the problem with the bad ones are physical specs not being exact or the battery with cheap/weak cells. It is your gear and your money but these scare stories about fires and explosions are nonsense.

Well it SURE SCARED ME! I don't want my brand spankin' new D800 to burst into flames. I'd rather have dust oil and dirt on my sensor

K6AZ wrote in post #15243611
I haven't and we deal with communications batteries that require much higher current the cameras. As I posted earlier the problem with the bad ones are physical specs not being exact or the battery with cheap/weak cells. It is your gear and your money but these scare stories about fires and explosions are nonsense.

http://www.amateurphot​ographer.co.uk …-exploding-fake-batteries

I've seen other photos of ones damaged and etc...

You're right, probubly not a HUGE chance.. im just paranoid like that

KenjiS wrote in post #15243649
http://www.amateurphot​ographer.co.uk …-exploding-fake-batteries

I've seen other photos of ones damaged and etc...

You're right, probubly not a HUGE chance.. im just paranoid like that

That case that Canon 'warned' against was debunked a long time ago. If I take even a genuine Nikon or Canon battery, fully charge it, and then introduce a direct short I can make them look like that as well. I suppose if you don't have a background in electronics and can't properly test batteries before you use them then you may well be better off just paying the price from Canon or Nikon. However, as I stated earlier B&H and Adorama are rather finicky about the gear they sell and they would not sell batteries that were so poorly constructed to self destruct like that.

It finally came in. It's pretty bulky but I'm good with it.

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gqtuazon wrote in post #15243921
It finally came in. It's pretty bulky but I'm good with it.

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Nikon 105mm f2.8 VR by gqtuazon, on Flickr

f10, .6 sec, ISO 100

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D800E 034 by gqtuazon, on Flickr

Amazing lens!! Ah I want it. Soon soon...

That red VR means it's going to be refreshed soon.
j/k

Was that flower shot handheld?

God, I want that lens. And the 70-200 f/4 VR. And the 16-35 f/4 VR.

I keep the hood on mine...

K6AZ wrote in post #15243074
They're already on eBay and you can also buy one at B&H if you're concerned about quality. I have an eBay special on the way for $20 but I do have the equipment to test them before putting in the camera. Here's the B&H battery:

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ry_For_Nikon_EN​_EL15.html

nice find, b&H wouldn't sell it if it were crap.

rick_reno wrote in post #15244619
nice find, b&H wouldn't sell it if it were crap.

These third party batteries have really improved in the last few years. Nothing like when the EN-EL3e was first cracked. Horrible physical specs on some so far out they wouldn't fit in the battery compartment and I found some that deviated more than 25% from the rated voltage under a 50mA load.

K6AZ wrote in post #15244962
These third party batteries have really improved in the last few years. Nothing like when the EN-EL3e was first cracked. Horrible physical specs on some so far out they wouldn't fit in the battery compartment and I found some that deviated more than 25% from the rated voltage under a 50mA load.

I saw one customer comment that said they had to open and close the battery compartment before the camera would recognize the battery. not sure what to make of it, but i'd guess it wasn't seated correctly.

rick_reno wrote in post #15245119
I saw one customer comment that said they had to open and close the battery compartment before the camera would recognize the battery. not sure what to make of it, but i'd guess it wasn't seated correctly.

Was that on the B&H battery? I have an Olympus battery that requires the open/close battery door to work sometimes. Probably is a seating problem.

K6AZ wrote in post #15245150
Was that on the B&H battery? I have an Olympus battery that requires the open/close battery door to work sometimes. Probably is a seating problem.

Yep, I quickly scanned the customer comments posted at b&h

rick_reno wrote in post #15245183
Yep, I quickly scanned the customer comments posted at b&h

I should have the eBay special by the end of the week. If the electrical and physical specs check out I'll link to the seller.