OpenSourcePhoto > D200 Batteries

Jasont

March 19 2007, 08:17 AM

I need to purchase 2 or 3 more batteries for my D200. Has anyone had any luck with off-brand or have any specific recommendations for a particular off brand? Also, where did you purchase this off-brand?

Thanks.

damian

March 19 2007, 09:00 AM

QUOTE(JasonTench @ March 19 2007, 09:17 AM) [snapback]99659[/snapback]

I need to purchase 2 or 3 more batteries for my D200. Has anyone had any luck with off-brand or have any specific recommendations for a particular off brand? Also, where did you purchase this off-brand?

Thanks.

Off brand has worked for me. I suggest getting the vert grip so you can have 2 batteries working for you. Ive photographed two full weddings with out recharging using the vert grip....not recommended!! I forgot to charge my batteries.

Jasont

March 19 2007, 09:14 AM

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Off brand has worked for me. I suggest getting the vert grip so you can have 2 batteries working for you. Ive photographed two full weddings with out recharging using the vert grip....not recommended!! I forgot to charge my batteries.

Whew, doubt if I could do that. I take too many pictures! My D200 batt died before the bride even came down the isle! LOL. We had been shooting a lot that morning though.

Any particular off-brand?

MikeWarren

March 19 2007, 09:52 AM

I dont know about Nikon, but I have had spectacular performance out of SterlingTek batteries www.sterlingtek.com for our canon's.

KAWTER

March 19 2007, 10:01 AM

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I dont know about Nikon, but I have had spectacular performance out of SterlingTek batteries www.sterlingtek.com for our canon's.

+1 for sterlingtek. they are amazing. More power, longer charge less $$$

John Crozier

March 21 2007, 08:46 AM

will these sterlingtek batteries recharge in my MH-18a recharger? (the one that comes with the camera)

whitleygoodman

March 22 2007, 08:33 AM

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will these sterlingtek batteries recharge in my MH-18a recharger? (the one that comes with the camera)

I made an order a few days ago, and their customer support said they will charge in the Mh-18 charger that comes with the D200. If that's not the case I will let you know in a few days when I receive my order from them.

*B*r*y*c*e* L*e*o

March 25 2007, 06:11 PM

Hey there I just ordered me some batteries from sterlingtek.com, 2 for $30 with shipping. And i must say i'm impressed. They charge in the standard charger without any problems and they last just as long. I will admit that they "feel" like they don't last as long because I pay more attention to how many shots i take, but by the numbers there's only a 15 shot difference each way. I have a D50 and i got the EN-EL3e batteries which are 1500mah and it looks like i can use the EN-EL3 batteries they have which are 1600mah and despite the fact that they don't say that they work in a D200 I can't think of any reason that they shouldn't. I'm really impressed.

Jennifer Grigg

March 25 2007, 06:14 PM

Good information. Buying!

Jasont

March 25 2007, 06:15 PM

Can anyone tell me where I can order these? Besides the manufacturer?

*B*r*y*c*e* L*e*o

March 25 2007, 07:03 PM

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Can anyone tell me where I can order these? Besides the manufacturer?

What do you mean? SterlingTek.com isn't the manufacturer they're just a reseller.

Jennifer Grigg

March 25 2007, 07:06 PM

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What do you mean? SterlingTek.com isn't the manufacturer they're just a reseller.

+1 I just bought 4 super easy and good shipping.