is it as good as the original nikon batteries
1706388
Yes!!! Charge lasts 5-7 hrs depending if I am using flash or constantly checking photos.
1706389
While I've seen mixed reviews on third-party batteries, I've been very pleased with these. I've been using 2 of them in rotation with one ome Nikon brand battery, and I don't notice any difference in the three. I use a single battery at a time in the camera, so I can't comment on using the external battery pack. Other than looking cool, I can't see why anyone would want to use the external battery pack anyway. These batteries perform up to my expectations. Even if they didn't last as long as the Nikon battery, for the price, I'd put up with a few more frequent battery changes, but, again, I haven't had that problem. While I've seen mixed reviews on third-party batteries, I've been very pleased with these. I've been using 2 of them in rotation with one ome Nikon brand battery, and I don't notice any difference in the three. I use a single battery at a time in the camera, so I can't comment on using the external battery pack. Other than looking cool, I can't see why anyone would want to use the external battery pack anyway. These batteries perform up to my expectations. Even if they didn't last as long as the Nikon battery, for the price, I'd put up with a few more frequent battery changes, but, again, I... » Read More While I've seen mixed reviews on third-party batteries, I've been very pleased with these. I've been using 2 of them in rotation with one ome Nikon brand battery, and I don't notice any difference in the three. I use a single battery at a time in the camera, so I can't comment on using the external battery pack. Other than looking cool, I can't see why anyone would want to use the external battery pack anyway. These batteries perform up to my expectations. Even if they didn't last as long as the Nikon battery, for the price, I'd put up with a few more frequent battery changes, but, again, I haven't had that problem. « Show Less
1706390
They seem to charge an hold a charge fine. I have only used them one time each.
1706391
I've had mine for about six months now. After the first few uses I felt like they held about 80% of what a genuine Nikon does. I've charged them roughly twenty times and they still act like new. I bought this vertical battery grip http://amzn.com/B005GY18UG at the same time and when both batteries are loaded I don't even worry about not having enough power. The grip also includes a tray for six AA batteries which are more functional than a camera battery. The Eneloop pack http://amzn.com/B0058N6JUE if a good fit for Nikon users who need a variety of batteries on the go and you'll have a second charger. Six Eneloops last roughly the same length if not longer than a Nikon battery.
1961335
Last as long as my two Nikon batteries. if you leave any of the rechargeable batteries for more than a month the lose about 50% of their charge.
126586
There's no real way to tell, and they don't have a set life span. After some time they will simply hold less and less of a charge, and they will need to be recharged more quickly and frequently. This is why I recommend the Nikon branded battery - the unbranded batteries I've owned all suffer from this problem very quickly.
934148
Yes. That is what I purchased them for, the d3200. It is great to have the extra batteries. To me, the charge seems to last as long as the original Nikon battery.
1993924
the one that i bought it is. It has the same display as my original battery. I have a Nikon d5200
1072445
The batteries work great with my D3200, had them for about a month now with no problems. Glad I got them
854243
the D800 reports, and actually most Nikon Bodies with separate batteries pack do report the remaining charge of the battery/batteries installed in the battery grip MD-12. Now the reliability of this number may be questionable. But the 2 Smatree batteries I have seems to last quite a long time. Actually I never really ran one down, although I have a big lens, with VRII, GPS unit and other accessories.
850429
I use this battery in my 70D and it does communicate with the camera just like the original battery. They last a lot longer than the originals do.
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.
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
1187076
I don't own either of these models so I don't know for certain. When I Google "battery for nikon ___" it shows that the EN-EL15 is the standard battery for these models. It works fine with my D7000.
312276
Yes, these batteries use the same wall charger that came with my Nikon camera. I have had no problem with these batteries and am glad to have back up because when the battery goes out - it goes out without any warning. They cost a fraction of what the regular Nikon battery costs and I love that.
1641558
I charged it up just fine. It is a lighter weight than the Nikon battery. I have not used it long enough to see how long a charge lasts versus the Nikon battery. Hope this helps.
183948
I've never kept a log on exactly how long batteries last but I've been very happy with the performance of these batteries. I expected them to be less than the original Nikon one I have. I can't tell the difference in how long they last. I'm not sure if video takes up more juice (like it does memory cards) but I still can't tell the difference.
15683
The battery I received was indeed a genuine Nikon battery and was identical to my original battery in every way. I bought it as a back-up, and it functions perfectly well.
352026
WARNING: after a little over a year, BOTH batteries have swollen so that they have to be forcibly pried out of the camera. The original Nikon battery, a year older, is still fine.
2237318
They are identical to the battery that came with your D7000. Great batteries! Best OEMs I have purchased...they hold a charge as long as the Nikon ones.