How long does it lasts? Has anyone compared it with original Nikon batteries?
596486
These have been working fine for me. They have lasted as long as a true Nikon battery.
596487
Purchased 2 of these batteries for my Nikon 1V1 (It said they would be compatible with my camera). However, my camera rejected them (I am paraphrasing here but it indicated I should install the proper batteries for my camera.) I purchased a couple of Wasabi Power batteries for Nikon En-El15 and the first thing I did was test them in my camera. The camera accepted each one without a problem. They just arrived a couple of days ago and I have a fully charged battery in my camera already so I don't know the battery life of these batteries yet.
596488
I have not conducted a careful measurement, but the two I purchased hold a charge for a similarly long time and have remained useful since I purchased them. If forced, I would say that they seem to hold a charge nearly as long, but not quite as long as the original. I use them as a back-up when I might be far from any way to recharge the battery. When I can bring the charger along and use it, one spare would be ample.
596489
It is working fine with my Nikon D800. I had two original batteries, and I bought the replacementsas a backup set. Keep one battery at full charged and the rest at 40% charged to save battery life.
1961336
I can't say. I always charge all my batteries before I leave home. These batteries showed no loss of charge after two weeks and lasted slightly longer, took more photos, than a one year old Nikon OEM battery. I can recharge from my vehicle lighter socket so beyond two weeks or a month is not important to me. Given their similar discharge rate in use, I would guess that the discharge rate in storage would be similar as well, but I can't say for sure.
599336
I have taken one fully charged battery on day trips, taking pictures the whole time. I always bring a back-up (fully charged) battery in my camera bag, and have yet to need it! So the exact life of the charge I can't say, but they seem to last very long to me. Hope this helps a little.
15682
It appears to be a Genuine Nikon EN-EL3e battery. on the other side there will be a hologram and the Nikon name on a sticker. I bought a battery once that wasn't genuine and didn't notice it for a while but so far not problems. It's about 3.5 years old now and some of my other Nikon batteries are 4 and 5 years old.
1989518
I'm sorry I can't be of much help. I ordered the battery for my father for his camera, and for my own camera, which is different, I am not observant enough to know how long the battery lasts. I hope you find your answer! Sorry I couldn't help.
1054115
It is genuine. I bought the EN-EL5 Nikon battery for my Coolpix p5000 as a second battery before going to Russia. They are hard to find. Local stores didin't have them in stock. Glad I did. One ran down a charge in the middle of a wonderful tour, so I used the backup. Nikon told me if you don't use the Nikon brand you will void your warranty. There are others that will fit if you want to take the chance. I recommend having 2. I was also told that when you charge the battery that has to be done inside the camera, to remove your memory card first in case the battery should leak. You won't ruin pix on the card. Hope that helps. It is genuine. I bought the EN-EL5 Nikon battery for my Coolpix p5000 as a second battery before going to Russia. They are hard to find. Local stores didin't have them in stock. Glad I did. One ran down a charge in the middle of a wonderful tour, so I used the backup. Nikon told me if you don't use the Nikon brand you will void your warranty. There are others that will fit if you want to take the chance. I recommend having 2. I was also told that when you charge the battery that has to be done inside the camera, to remove your memory card first in case the battery should leak. You won't... » Read More It is genuine. I bought the EN-EL5 Nikon battery for my Coolpix p5000 as a second battery before going to Russia. They are hard to find. Local stores didin't have them in stock. Glad I did. One ran down a charge in the middle of a wonderful tour, so I used the backup. Nikon told me if you don't use the Nikon brand you will void your warranty. There are others that will fit if you want to take the chance. I recommend having 2. I was also told that when you charge the battery that has to be done inside the camera, to remove your memory card first in case the battery should leak. You won't ruin pix on the card. Hope that helps. « Show Less
1934104
I just got these - charge last as long as the Nikon I have - great purchase
1111933
I used one for a year and a half in my D5100 before the camera stopped recognizing it as a compatible battery (likely the internal IC chip developed a fault). The warranty is three years so I contacted Blue Nook (the vendor). After a short phone conversation with a very nice gentleman he sent me not one, but FOUR replacement batteries at no cost to me! I have been using them in rotation for a couple of months now with no issues. I did not have to return the old battery, so in theory it should still be usable in a battery grip alongside a fully working battery (although I have not tried yet).
1759294
When I am on a trip and making lots of pictures it will last most of one day but if I am just making pictures occasionally it will last for days or weeks depending on how often I use it. I am sorry but can't answer how many hours. I always carry a backup battery with me in case it runs out of power. It does keep its charge longer than off-brand batteries of equal size and is now the only brand I use.
1694995
Had it over a year. Factory batteries still working fine. Name brand batteries will probably work much longer, but I've had no problems so far on the factory ones.
2228934
I can't, actually, but the batteries appear to be the same as the Nikon OEM as far as strength. The grip holds two (or six AA) and, fully charged, the power lasts a surprisingly long time. Anecdotally, I've used the camera for a week-long vacation and 1000-1200 shots (mostly without flash) without requiring a recharge - or even being close. I seem to recall that Nikon rates their battery for close to 1000 shots and since the grip requires no power of its own, doubling that is not out of the question.
677998
One thing I have learned over the years is batteries last longer if you "exercise" them. I have 6 batteries for my Nikon. I have numbered them from 1-6 and I rotate using them in number sequence so that all my batteries are being used on a regular basis. In 10 years of digital shooting I have never had to replace a battery. I have bought new ones to add to my battery supply but never to replace a battery. You might want to try that strategy
1449436
I bought my backup battery on Duracelldirect.com. I have NEVER had a problem with it, nor can I tell any difference from my NIKON battery. It was priced right and it had a warranty. Completely satisfied.
761746
No, but I have been using them for over 6 months and they have at least the same power and capacity as the original Nikon batteries. Neither battery, however, lasts very long before needing a recharge. That's why I quickly found that I needed several batteries with me at all times when I'm doing any serious photo and/or video shoots.
1827102
Ours are the same size and run just as long as the nikon batteries. Definitely worth it for the spare. I use it as my primary and it works great.!
941426
I have two of these batteries. The OEM battery that came with the camera is four years old and easily lasts five times longer than this battery. The battery is fine and the price is good, but I make sure I have a spare with me at all times, which is something I never had to do with the OEM battery.
1961337
Any time I take my camera on vacation, or before I take it anyplace, I put a battery in the charger. I have seen no difference in these or the Nikon brand while using them. Much cheaper then Nikon.