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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fotojack" data-source="post: 80136" data-attributes="member: 16">The reason 3rd party batteries are so cheap is because they aren't "chipped" like genuine Nikon batteries are. As an example: I have 4 batteries for my D200. 2 are genuine Nikons. I use them in my grip on the D200, because as one dies down, the other one kicks in. The other 2 batteries are 3rd party. I also use these in my D200 grip. However, as one dies down, the other will not kick in, because they aren't chipped. Hence the reason they are cheaper. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Same with my D40. 4 batteries...2 genuine Nikon, 2 are 3rd party. Same outcome.</blockquote>