D200 Battery EN-EL3e

[doremonx]

Hi,

Is there a compatible 3rd party battery for D200 (EN-EL3e)? Since D200 has battery level indicator, 3rd party battery may not work properly?

I have checked several retailers (CP, Lords, etc) but no stock. Quote price was $95.

Anyone bought it recently and care to share where stock is available?


Regards,

Yong

[merkava74]

Be very careful when you buy 3rd party batteries... might fry your circuitry

I read this somewhere... not sure if its true, but even though 3rd Party batteries claim they have more power than original, apparently its not true. One is connected in series, one is connected in parallel (not sure which is which though... )

So apparently the battery life is worse than originals. Don't flame me... I read this somewhere, forgot where, you might want to verify. But I only go for originals...

Cheers!

[Chew Siow Ming]

Originally Posted by doremonx Hi, Is there a compatible 3rd party battery for D200 (EN-EL3e)? Since D200 has battery level indicator, 3rd party battery may not work properly? I have checked several retailers (CP, Lords, etc) but no stock. Quote price was $95. Anyone bought it recently and care to share where stock is available? Regards, Yong

Visited Lord last Sunday, quoted me $85, stock should arrive after Comex which is this week, can call Kelvin @ Lord to enquire. I also waiting for EN-EL3e

[longkangman]

Price is around the above quoted, stock level is zero currently. Check again on this Wed/Thur.

YMMV

[1Ds]

Originally Posted by merkava74 Be very careful when you buy 3rd party batteries... might fry your circuitry I read this somewhere... not sure if its true, but even though 3rd Party batteries claim they have more power than original, apparently its not true. One is connected in series, one is connected in parallel (not sure which is which though... ) So apparently the battery life is worse than originals. Don't flame me... I read this somewhere, forgot where, you might want to verify. But I only go for originals... Cheers!

I have been using third party batteries for my D60, 10D, 20D, 1DS , 1DSII so far I don't have any problem with all my camera. 3rd party batteries really last much longer than original.

[Chew Siow Ming]

Originally Posted by 1Ds I have been using third party batteries for my D60, 10D, 20D, 1DS , 1DSII so far I don't have any problem with all my camera. 3rd party batteries really last much longer than original.

I was using 3rd party battery for my D70 for ard 2 years, being thru winter twice, no problem too. but of course I am not encouraging anyone to use 3rd party battery, its always at your own risk.

[1Ds]

Originally Posted by Chew Siow Ming Visited Lord last Sunday, quoted me $85, stock should arrive after Comex which is this week, can call Kelvin @ Lord to enquire. I also waiting for EN-EL3e

Is the price for 3rd party battery ?

[Chew Siow Ming]

Originally Posted by 1Ds Is the price for 3rd party battery ?

Assumed you are asking "is the price for 3rd party battery cheap/expensive ? "

Answer : I take my D70 as example, I bought 2 3rd party batteries, each cost ard $35 (price quoted from MS) an original Nikon EN-EL3 will cost ard $80+ to $90+. I've used it close to 2 years before I sold away my D70, no problem, &.... to be a little precise, I found they seems to be able to last longer that original battery (comparing same spec i.e. mAh)
So what say you ???

REMEMBER : using 3rd party battery is always not recommended & encouraged by Nikon

[1Ds]

I found they seems to be able to last longer that original battery (comparing same spec i.e. mAh)
So what say you ???

Yes agreed with you this is one of the main reason I use 3rd party batteries

But for a 3rd party battery @S$85.00 is abit high.

[clubgrit]

I had to buy my spare original Nikon batteries from Hongkong, no stocks here for a long time. They were packaged with the MB-D200, though.

[lekir68]

had one 3rd party batt for my d70 from ms colour. does not last that long as compare to the orig. during my trip to korea ski resort, the batt went dead at outdoor, cannot use at all. ok at room temp. so my advice stick to original.

[_espn_]

Forget 3rd party. All CMI. Get original.


Get from TK Foto.

[Chew Siow Ming]

Originally Posted by 1Ds I found they seems to be able to last longer that original battery (comparing same spec i.e. mAh) So what say you ??? Yes agreed with you this is one of the main reason I use 3rd party batteries But for a 3rd party battery @S$85.00 is abit high.

WOW LAU...... I said I bought my 3rd party battery at abt $35 each leh.... from MS

But listen to _espn_ 's advice lor....

Now I don't use 3rd party battery anymore, those were just my experience that I want to share with you, decision is still yours.. cheers

[Chew Siow Ming]

Originally Posted by lekir68 had one 3rd party batt for my d70 from ms colour. does not last that long as compare to the orig. during my trip to korea ski resort, the batt went dead at outdoor, cannot use at all. ok at room temp. so my advice stick to original.

it's the characteristic of a battery, temp decreases, capacity will drop relatively as well. it doesn't matter whether is it original or 3rd party.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by 1Ds I have been using third party batteries for my D60, 10D, 20D, 1DS , 1DSII so far I don't have any problem with all my camera. 3rd party batteries really last much longer than original.

Maybe because the originals weren't good to start with. In my case, 3rd party batteries work but never as good as the originals. Most of the time I just use them as backups, even with a higher mAh, they do not seem to last as long as the originals.

[doremonx]

Thanks for all the info and discussion.

I have used 3rd party batteries with other cameras with no problem.

Let's be more specific. Anyone use 3rd party for D200 as replacement for EN-EL3e?

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon Maybe because the originals weren't good to start with. In my case, 3rd party batteries work but never as good as the originals. Most of the time I just use them as backups, even with a higher mAh, they do not seem to last as long as the originals.

Did you browse through 1Ds' profile? I believe his experience was related to his usage of the 1Ds, which was well known that 3rd party batteries well out-performed the default original ones in terms of power and long lasting-ness. The 1Ds were using NiMH batteries still then.

[ipin]

"Non-Nikon brand batteries are available for sale in various countries around the world. To avoid possible damage to your camera and potential injury, please ensure that any batteries used in your camera are manufactured by a reputable company and to the same high degree of quality as Nikon's batteries. Note that Nikon has no responsibility for problems arising when using non-Nikon batteries in your Nikon digital camera. We therefore can only recommend using Nikon brand batteries which may be used with confidence."

Taken from here.

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by ipin "Non-Nikon brand batteries are available for sale in various countries around the world. To avoid possible damage to your camera and potential injury, please ensure that any batteries used in your camera are manufactured by a reputable company and to the same high degree of quality as Nikon's batteries. Note that Nikon has no responsibility for problems arising when using non-Nikon batteries in your Nikon digital camera. We therefore can only recommend using Nikon brand batteries which may be used with confidence." Taken from here.

Some will still take the risk... Nikon can only advise. It's up to consumers to make the choice.

[deadpixel]

Originally Posted by _espn_ Some will still take the risk... Nikon can only advise. It's up to consumers to make the choice.

It's just very strange

The question I always ask myself is, why spend thousands on a camera and risk damaging it just to save a few dollars.

If you use an original battery and it damages your equipment, Nikon will have to be responsible. If you use a 3rd party product, Nikon will tell you to go

Remember the recent article in the newspapers about the guy who's Noika mobile exploded? He had the phone in his trouser pocket and the explosion burnt his leg. When it was found that he had used a 3rd party battery, Noka quickly refused to accept any responsibility. Good thing the explosion didn't blow off his nuts , so now he still can "bang balls"

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