Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for D200, D300, D700 and D80 Digital SLR Cameras - Retail Packaging by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for D200, D300, D700 and D80 Digital SLR Cameras - Retail Packaging
Digital camera Review: DO NOT BUY OFF-BRAND BATTERIES!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a DigiPower battery, which is made in the same factory as some other off-brands. The new features by the "e" version of the EN-EL3 battery did not work with this battery, meaning I had no idea how much charge was left.
In my D80, the off-brand battery would occasionally not work at all. If it did, it would report a full charge regardless of the actual charge. In my D90, the battery reports a fully dead battery regardless of the actual charge. Because of this, the camera does not function- it won't take pictures if it detects a dead battery.
In short, off brand batteries do not work at all with the D90. They work most of the time, but without the battery indicator, on earlier cameras.
The Nikon battery has none of these problems. As others have said, its battery indicator is actually VERY accurate.
Digital camera Review: Decent battery, but be aware...
Summary: 4 Stars
This decent EN-EL3e battery is well built by Nikon, works well in D700. Actually there're 3 ways to buy a EN-EL3e or equivalent battery as listed below:
1. Buy the genuine one sold by Amazon.com (or other authorized Nikon dealers). It's a little expensive (about $37 - $38 as of late 2010) and with short 30-day warranty, but it's the legitimate, genuine, real, original Nikon EN-EL3e battery that you can trust, also the only choice to keep your camera's warranty.
2. Third party off-brand cheaper equivalents, knock-offs or replacements. Some of them are really cheap, less than $10, others are more expensive, but still cheaper than the genuine Nikon one. They may or may not work with your camera, I tried several brands and then finally gave up this idea because of glitches here and there, like fast self-discharge inside camera even when camera is turned off, drop capacity from 30% suddenly to 0%, weird charging behaviors, etc.
3. The so-called "Nikon EN-EL3e" sold by vendors (like HD Camcorders & More) in Amazon MarketPlace, or other vendors somewhere else. They have the same or a little bit cheaper price than the one sold by Amazon.com or other Nikon-authorized dealers. I don't have a thorough conclusion yet, nor can I say all of them are fake, but be aware that there do are some counterfeit or fake Nikon EN-EL3e batteries on the market. The one I encountered is "Cells made in Japan, Pack assembled in China", please see my uploaded picture and notes. The worst thing is the Pic.Meter doesn't work properly, meaning the battery cannot "remember" how many pictures it takes after being fully charged. For details, please search "EN-EL3e bad memory" online and you'll see my blog: "Be aware: counterfeit or fake Nikon EN-EL3e battery". Another reviewer M.Learn mentioned similar finding on March 18, 2008. Amazon should purge these fake products sold on its MarketPlace.
BTW, there is a cheap and good after-market charger: Premium EN-EL3 EN-EL3e Digital Camera Battery Rapid Charger with Car Adapter for Nikon Digital SLR D700, D300, D200, D90, D80 , it really works well with EN-EL3e battery.
Giving it a 4-star because of its warranty is only 30 days.
Digital camera Review: Didn't last
Summary: 1 Stars
This battery came with my D300s and as long as it lasted, it was good but it has completely died. Will not accept a charge at all. I love Nikon, but their battery is awful and it isn't covered by their warranty on the camera.Digital camera Review: Does what it's suppossed to
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this battery as a backup to the original that came with my Nikon D70s. It's holding it's initial charge though at least 200 shots at this point and still going strong. Great battery and highly recommended.Digital camera Review: Don't buy off-brands
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased an additional Nikon brand EN-EL3e battery for my Nikon D90. It works just as Nikon said it would. I feel confident using this product since it is the same as the battery supplied with my camera. Therefore I know I can expect the same quality as I get with all Nikon products. Buying off-brand may save you a few bucks initially but if the off-brand battery damages your expensive camera Nikon will not help you. The few bucks you might save buying an off-brand may just end up not being the bargain you thought you might be getting. Stick with the brand name.