Looking to buy a spare battery, any recommendations, Nikon own branded batteries are a bit too expensive i think, do other branded batteries cause problems when in use?
I have used off-brand batteries before, and they were a disappointment; they wouldn't hold a charge for long at all! I can't remember the brand, but after that I swore that I'd spend the extra for Nikon batteries.
I have purchased used Nikon batteries from eBay with success several times, and have not had any problems.
I have some Wasabi and Watson batteries along with my Nikon batteries. I can't tell the difference in any of them. B&H gave me a spare battery with my D7100 and it was a Watson. They all use the same charger.
I was looking for a spare battery for my camera, looking on ebay and you can get some cheap one, Just reading the comments on this post,
It's worth paying the extra money and getting a good battery., Then you know it will last.
My D5300 kit came with an original Nikon battery (with the body) and an aftermarket spare. On a hunch I picked up an extra Nikon spare, but all three batteries have been performing just fine...no difference.
I have bought a Wasabi battery for my D7100 a few months ago and it seems fine. I have no idea how long it holds a charge since I never let my batteries go down that low before charging. Hell, I don't even know how long my Nikon brand battery holds a charge.:indecisiveness: