Not sure how much you can say here... It's a Nikon battery. I've bought off-brand batteries before and had bad luck. So, I won't do that again. Bought this one as a backup for my D5000. A backup battery, in my mind, is a must have item. I can't tell you how many times I've been taking photos and found the battery to be running low. With a backup, you just swap batteries and keep shooting. Got it fast, in good condition, free shipping and at a much better price than in store. Nikon En-EL9a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Retail Packaging)
Ordered this battery thinking I would get a good price on a second battery for my Nikon D5000. When I received it, I plugged it in to my charger, watched the charging light flash a few times, then blink off completely. Tried plugging it in a few times with the same result. Bought a new battery from a reputable source for a higher price, and all was well. Compared the packaging and the labeling between the batteries and noticed many differences between them. The main difference was that the real battery looked like "NIK0N" (an oval-like gray area in the "O"), whereas the counterfeit battery looked like "NIKON" (with a wider, and circular, grey area in the "O"). Sent the battery back to Amazon for a refund. Beware of the quality of battery you get from this seller.
Amazon should take some action against Ans Digital. I thought that Amazon's trusted sellers were supposed to meet some standards. The Nikon battery I received (EN-EL9a) was a fake -- it is easy to tell when you have an original Nikon battery to compare with. I also visited nikonusa.com to check if the battery's packaging had changed since it first came to market -- it had not.
I might have been more understanding if this battery was being sold along with the rest of the non-Nikon branded batteries (which sell at much lower prices), but it is not. No one likes being cheated. Please do no buy this battery from Ans Digital hoping to get an original battery (i.e. a retail version). In fact, after this experience, I wouldn't buy anything from Ans Digital.
I'm surprised to see only one other complaint against Ans Digital regarding this issue. Maybe people don't bother checking if the packaging looks similar, or maybe Ans Digital has only started selling this battery recently.
How well does this battery work? I have no idea... I returned it immediately. The original works great.
this is a review, however, the product i received from Amazon's legit partner was a counterfeit battery. So im reviewing the counterfeit battery since its "suppose" to be the correct item.
the battery is questionable depending on who you buy it from. I got a counterfeit one from one of amazon's partners. this shouldnt happen with an amazon partner, but i guess i did. someone people might complain that i shouldnt review the parnter, well im just reviewing the "alleged" product that they sent me. And the product they sent me is a fake nikon battery. Either the listing is wrong and forgot that its fake or someone is trying to shaft me on a fake product. printing is off, instruction manual is too big, packaging is TOO NICE, holograms dont match, and the sticker is off centered. all tell tale signs of a fake battery. this is a warning to people want to save a few bucks. spend the cash and buy it from Amazon itself and not its partner sellers. i got this from Ans Digital.
For only $30 it's cheaper than 1/3 the cost of an ac adaptor (for the Nikon D5000). The only way for my D5000 to work with AC is with a $30 dummy battery and a $70 AC adaptor. I'm surprised that the battery is so inexpensive in comparison to the AC adaptor. And so I am very happy with this purchase.
I wanted an extra battery for my Nikon 5000. This battery was made by Nikon for my camera, so fits the camera and the charger perfectly. The Battery came fully charged and packaged well. It even arrived before it's deadline. I had an extra battery for my old Nikon D50 and it became an essential part of my nikon equipment, so purchasing an extra battery for my Nikon 5000 was a must. Don't buy an off brand name, make sure to get the real thing. I am very happy with this item, now I don't have to worry about running out of battery life when I am in places where recharging the battery is nearly impossible. Such as camping. - Digital Camera Battery - Camera Battery - Rechargeable Batteries - Nikon D5000'
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