Current state of third party battery support for D5300

Does the current firmware version for the D5300 cause problems for using third party batteries? I'm seeing conflicting info on various sites but the posts are very old so i'm wondering if anybody can vouch that non-Nikon batteries currently work. I'd love to buy less expensive batteries and use the savings towards other goodies

Amazon.com : Replacement EN-EL14a, EN-EL14 Ultra High Capacity Li-ion Battery For Nikon D5500, D5300, D3300, D5100, D5200, D3100, Nikon Df and D3200, P7100, P7700 Digital Camera - Fully Decoded! (Nikon EN-EL14a Replacement) + ButterflyPhoto MicroFibe

I've had good luck with these batteries in the past.

Thanks for the quick reply! I'll check that out.

My GF uses Wasabi batteries in her D5300 alongside Nikon OEM batteries. Can't tell the difference. Wasabi batteries rock.

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I just picked up a couple of these on Amazon...

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00L1GSEE6

I'll report back next week when I get them with how they work out.

RickG83 said:

I just picked up a couple of these on Amazon...

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00L1GSEE6

I'll report back next week when I get them with how they work out.

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Welcome to the forum

I recently got a Duracell battery for my D7100 and it works great - Can't tell the difference from the OEM.

Check out my earlier post - I added battery pack to my D5300, needed second genuine battery to fill pack & double usage time, purchased this OEM battery on eBay. Excellent!

Genuine Nikon EN EL14A Original Battery FOR DF D3100 3200 D5100 5200 D5300 P7800 | eBay

Read more: http://nikonites.com/d5300/26644-spare-battery-2.html#ixzz3d7PDKpw3