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g2622

Anyone have opinions/experience with using 3rd party batteries on Fuji X series? Hate to drop $70 on a single battery.

Thanks!
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Christopher

I'm still waiting for mine from China, it's been nearly a month :(

Knud

I just bought these to test them on my X-Pro1.
Will share my findings after I've tested them.

LazarouINC

Got one from ebay and its fine, cost £7. Bought a Fuji one when I got the camera and paid £60.

p3t3or

bought this one and it works fine: http://www.amazon.com/DB-FUJ-NP-95-Replacement-Camcorder/dp/B001FA09ZA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335905569&sr=8-1

[Deleted User]

where are you? I bought 2 for my X10 at Best Buy on sale - total $24.

matteocapellini

what does "it works fine" means compared to original batteries?

RogerRabbit

I have spare Fuji x10 batterys from eBay for less than us$8 each. They look same as Fuji camera battery and they charger in Fuji camera charger and they last the same number of pictures for each charge so I do not care if they only last short time I will just by more when they stop work.
Fuji do not make battery themselves they just buy from China company.

robk47

I bought one from ebay, which came from China and was a hair larger than the Fuji battery. I filed down the edges and it fits fine, but it does not last as long as the Fuji and I was getting messages that there was an error and I had to turn the camera off and restart it. That did not make for a lot of confidence in that item. I have now ordered from Amazon US the following: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007NLU8CE/ref=pe_175190_21431760_C1_cs_sce_3p_dp_1 This one alleges a higher capacity than the original battery and it has two very positive ratings. I will post if there are any problems.

Firewire

I ordered a Power2000 branded one today. Looks like several reputable places sell them as an alternative, so I thought maybe they might be a decent alternative. I happened to buy mine from J&R Music World.

donp

I also bought a Power2000 branded one from Amazon. Seems to last as long as the Fuji one. Be sure to fully charge the batteries. I have heard that when the light indicates charged that it is not fully charged. I charge mine 2 hours more and they last a long time.

Ken

I bought few X Pro 1 3rd party batteries from eBay (from HK) and they feel like it's made of cheap plastic and also feels lighter than the original Fuji's batteries. To me, they last about the same or maybe slightly less than Fuji's batteries. I also found them a little large too. They go in the conpartment, but it doesn't come out. You have to lift the lock up and pat/hit the bottom of the camera to pop it out. That's my experience so far with 3rd party batteries for Fuji X Pro 1.

PhilWilson

http://www.digital-parts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=1_8&products_id=63

I bought a couple of these via Amazon in the UK. Work well and last just as long as the Fuji originals. Fuji do not make their own batteries so I wouldn't worry too much about using other makes. Shop around as in the UK you can get a deal for buying two.

mattmaber

got some ebayers for my X100 and they're fune.

g2622

see the new freak out thread- looks like someone fried their x-pro 1 with power2000 3rd part (1500mAh).

robk47

Had a very strange thing happen. I purchased a Power 2000 battery from Amazon which boasts 1500 mah, but which says it is like the Fuji NP W-126. When I put it into the camera and turned the camera on, it freaked out! The camera shut down and I was unable to fire it up and my heart sank. I tried the original battery and nothing. I called Fuji and they said that I could wait 6-8 hours and hope that the camera would reset or if that did not happen, it had to go in for repairs as I probably fried something on the board. While trying to find a replacement camera for a wedding I am doing this weekend, I was put on hold by my favorite camera shop and I tried the factory battery and the camera came back on. WHEW!! Now, I am wondering if I should use this other battery or if the 1500 mah is too much for it...thoughts????

Firewire

Looks like my Power2000 is scheduled for delivery today. I am returning it without even attempting to try it now that I read this.

g2622

I just received my Power2000 and it is going back to Amazon... not worth it, though I hate to have to spend $70 for a battery!

robk47

An update, before there is total panic: 1. On another forum, users have reported NO problems with the Power2000. 2. I fully charged the battery and after an hour it was ready and tried it (with my fingers crossed) in the camera and things WORKED. So, I have NO clue what happened or why. The hiccup could have been momentary and things seem to okay now. By the way, the Fuji tech people told me the 6-8 hours to wait and see if the camera resets, but for me it worked in less than 15 minutes. Of course, had I fried something on the board, well, that would have been a much different story.

damikato

I bought extra batteries and a spare charger for the x1 through bestbatt.com
$16 bucks for batteries and the same for a charger.
They seem to work fine.
http://www.bestbatt.com/Fujifilm-NP-W126-Battery-p/bbfujinpw126.htm
http://www.bestbatt.com/Fujifilm-BC-W126-Camera-Battery-Charger-p/bbbcw126.htm

gafer

damikato said:
I bought extra batteries and a spare charger for the x1 through bestbatt.com
$16 bucks for batteries and the same for a charger.
They seem to work fine.
http://www.bestbatt.com/Fujifilm-NP-W126-Battery-p/bbfujinpw126.htm
http://www.bestbatt.com/Fujifilm-BC-W126-Camera-Battery-Charger-p/bbbcw126.htm

Ok, but when you figure in shipping you're "saving" about $17 when compared to buying an authentic Fuji battery from somewhere like B&H Photo. A $17 savings for a battery that goes in a $1300 camera? For me, that's not worth the risk.

FinePixCamera

gafer said:

damikato said:
I bought extra batteries and a spare charger for the x1 through bestbatt.com
$16 bucks for batteries and the same for a charger.
They seem to work fine.
http://www.bestbatt.com/Fujifilm-NP-W126-Battery-p/bbfujinpw126.htm
http://www.bestbatt.com/Fujifilm-BC-W126-Camera-Battery-Charger-p/bbbcw126.htm

Ok, but when you figure in shipping you're "saving" about $17 when compared to buying an authentic Fuji battery from somewhere like B&H Photo. A $17 savings for a battery that goes in a $1300 camera? For me, that's not worth the risk.

Yes, that does seem rather pointless.

fiddlergene

OK, I'm trying to understand this issue. The camera with one lens costs $2300. What's the point to using a third party battery that is produced with questionable QC? And just might fry the camera circuitry? Just to save $40? What a great idea!

g2622

Agreed fiddlergene, to some extent. It's more of a philisophical issue for me- it is a clear example of being ripped off and the urge to respond to that (and save the money for more lenses... :) ). Are Fuji/Nikon/Canon batteries made of metal or some other clear reason to pay the extra money? Apple batteries cost more than 3rd party batteries (for the older models that allowed user changing), but they are made of metal and finished to match the finish of the rest of the computer... a hidden battery is a battery...

Christopher

I've been using inexpensive 3rd party batteries with my X100 and X10, and I've used them in the past for my other cameras with no trouble. OEM battery prices can vary quite a bit depending on your location, but the savings with 'generic' are usually substantial.

I'm about ready to give up on the batteries I ordered from China, they haven't arrived 5 weeks later. I'm thinking about going with these Power2000 batteries, aside from the hiccup above, people seem to like them well. I found a US seller this time, so they'll arrive quickly. I use this brand of battery with my X100 already.

RogerRabbit

g2622 said:
see the new freak out thread- looks like someone fried their x-pro 1 with power2000 3rd part (1500mAh).

1500mAH CANNOT fry camera. It is the capacity of the battery not the voltage. What you say is like claiming 20 gallon gas tank ruined the auto engine when only a 15 gallon tank was from the factory.

g2622

I put the Power2000 battery into my X Pro 1 and did not experience any freak out or otherwise anxious moments... :)

TADrinkwater

I've been using the Energizer FLNP95 battery which is rated 3.7V 1800mAh like the original. I have seen no difference in quality/life at all. It was only a snip under £15 too.

Amazon UK Link

Christopher

I decided on two of these batteries from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007NLU8CE/

They review well on Amazon, and others have posted about their success with them on other forums. I was going to get the Power2000 batteries on eBay, until I realized I received a $25 Amazon gift card for my birthday last week :)

bashar

best thing is to bargain a couple of oem batteries when purchasing from a dealer, always works for me! the battery markup is very high "i heard 60-70%", so the best time to catch them is when they are about to sell you the camera...

LazarouINC

This is the one I bought from eBay seller and it works fine, going to get another. I have the one that came with the camera, and also bought a Fuji one when I got the camera. The Fuji one cost me £59 and the eBay one is just as good.

eBay Item number: 160777881799

Christopher

I wanted to follow up on the batteries I purchased on Amazon for my X-Pro1. They're a close match to the OEM battery in fit and finish, I don't have any concerns about it getting stuck in the camera. It advertises 1500 mAh, but thus far they appear to perform the same as the original battery. It's possible they do have more capacity, but I just haven't used them both enough to tell for sure. Definitely a good deal $12.76 USD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007NLU8CE/

The label on the battery is actually different than the one pictured on Amazon, they appear to be identical to these batteries offered on eBay, http://www.ebay.com/itm/NP-W126-NPW126-Battery-for-Fujifilm-FinePix-HS33EXR-HS30EXR-X-Pro1-NEW-/200754293194, which are a comparative steal at just $7 shipped from the US. If you're outside of the US, or don't mind waiting a little longer for shipping, these same batteries are offered from a Chinese seller for just $5.80 shipped: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NP-W126-NPW126-Battery-for-Fujifilm-FinePix-X-Pro1-HS30-EXR-/170834732431

NP-W126 Fujifilm X-Pro1 3rd party battery

The only downside compared to the OEM battery is really quite minor, the battery label doesn't have arrows to indicate which direction the battery should face when put in the camera. Nothing a marker can't fix :)

Framus

+1 on Power2000's from Christopher's Link.

Christopher said:
I wanted to follow up on the batteries I purchased on Amazon for my X-Pro1. They're a close match to the OEM battery in fit and finish, I don't have any concerns about it getting stuck in the camera. It advertises 1500 mAh, but thus far they appear to perform the same as the original battery. It's possible they do have more capacity, but I just haven't used them both enough to tell for sure. Definitely a good deal $12.76 USD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007NLU8CE/

The label on the battery is actually different than the one pictured on Amazon, they appear to be identical to these batteries offered on eBay, http://www.ebay.com/itm/NP-W126-NPW126-Battery-for-Fujifilm-FinePix-HS33EXR-HS30EXR-X-Pro1-NEW-/200754293194, which are a comparative steal at just $7 shipped from the US. If you're outside of the US, or don't mind waiting a little longer for shipping, these same batteries are offered from a Chinese seller for just $5.80 shipped: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NP-W126-NPW126-Battery-for-Fujifilm-FinePix-X-Pro1-HS30-EXR-/170834732431

The only downside compared to the OEM battery is really quite minor, the battery label doesn't have arrows to indicate which direction the battery should face when put in the camera. Nothing a marker can't fix :)

perspectivep

I have 2 of the Power 2000 batteries from Amazon and have had no problems with them, have found the performance to be equivalent of the OEM battery, glad I didn't read this thread before I used them though :)

Marco

If I try to buy Power2000 from Amazon I get this error:

We're sorry. This item can't be shipped to your selected destination. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order.

:(

matteocapellini

That's because you are in Italy (possibly) and you should order from amazon.it ..
I got mine ordered from a UK site (still waiting for delivery though)

Marco

I'm in Switzerland :P
But I searched it on every european Amazon, but nobody has this product.
I need a fast website, I need batteries before July 29... do you have some hint?

matteocapellini

Bought a couple of them on here: http://www.digital-parts.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=54 on July 3rd. The website owner told me I should receive them by this week .. they state max 10 business days, so you should be able to get them on time ..

Christopher

@Marco,

Do shipments from China take a long time to arrive? Perhaps you can find a dealer on eBay with expedited shipping?

trustkill24

got my VHBW batteries already - working great.. ovf saves power also (and is my preferred view)

RockWoofstone

For anyone in the UK, I bought this one off eBay, and it seems to match performance of the Fuji battery.

matteocapellini

Did anyone order from digitalparts http://www.digital-parts.co.uk/ ?
Any f/b? I am still waiting after 10 days.

gfahey

Power 2000's get a thumbs up by me. I've taken about 7500 photos and used 3 of them along with 2 of Fuji's factory batteries for the X-Pro 1.

Problems? None. I can't tell the difference between using one over another. Except the price of course.

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