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D3100
EN-El14 Batteries
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<blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 38600" data-attributes="member: 1061"><p>Cheap batteries are not optimized for performance. They provide an inconsistent charge, which can cause surges that will wreak havoc on your camera's electronics. They generally don't charge to 100%, don't discharge correctly (you won't get as many shots per charge), are not as durable in varying weather conditions, and will ultimately need to be replaced sooner than Nikon batteries.</p><p></p><p>Some cheap batteries work fine. Most do not. That's the major fault with them, there is no consistency. You either get a good batch or a bad one because there is very little quality control. </p><p></p><p>Only you can decide if the additional insurance and reliability are worth the extra cost of a name brand battery. Personally, when we're talking about a potentially ruined camera...I'll pay the few extra bucks for a good battery.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Browncoat, post: 38600, member: 1061"] Cheap batteries are not optimized for performance. They provide an inconsistent charge, which can cause surges that will wreak havoc on your camera's electronics. They generally don't charge to 100%, don't discharge correctly (you won't get as many shots per charge), are not as durable in varying weather conditions, and will ultimately need to be replaced sooner than Nikon batteries. Some cheap batteries work fine. Most do not. That's the major fault with them, there is no consistency. You either get a good batch or a bad one because there is very little quality control. Only you can decide if the additional insurance and reliability are worth the extra cost of a name brand battery. Personally, when we're talking about a potentially ruined camera...I'll pay the few extra bucks for a good battery. [/QUOTE]
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