this battery is awsome charges in 2 hours or less and is actualy good for 150 pics or more as promised. You can get one of the knockoff batteries from a sell here on amazon for $6.88 that as far as I can tell works just as good. I have one of each but only for a few days now and each as been through a full charge and drain and I noticed no difference between them. Nikon EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for Coolpix P3, P4. P5000, S10, 3700, 4200, 5200, 5900 & 7900 Digital Cameras (Retail Packaging)
If you go to remote places, you need to have at least one extra battery for your camera. At this price (used), I'd even buy three. Even though this is rechargable and lasts longer than AA Batteries, you will lose a lot of battery charge when transferring images to another source (computer) or viewing them on the LCD. You might figure 125-150 picutres on one battery, but the video will use even more.
Bought this as a backup battery for my Nikon Coolpix 7900. What else can I say, other than it's identical to the one that came with the camera, and at this point I'm not sure which is which.
Are there cheaper replacements out there? Yes. Was I going to risk my $350 camera to save $10 on a generic brand battery that might burn up? Nope. Peace of mind is worth a few extra bucks, but the extra cost brings it down to 4 stars.
I bought this battery as a back up to the one that came with my camera and I am pleasantly surprised at how long it stays charged. I use my camera almost everyday and I've only had to change it twice. I highly recommend it.
I decided to try the cheaper batteries for my Nikon P90. They DO NOT SPRING out of the camera like the original Nikon battery. On a couple occasions I had to extricate the cheapies like a bad tooth with a pair of needlenose pliers. I am now buying two extra Nikon brand batteries. The cheapos will act as spares in a pinch. I do lots of bird and nature pictures so need to be able to change out the battery quickly since I may shoot 10-20 pix of quackers in motion. I do not want to be fumbling with the no-namo battery and miss a shot. I love my P90. This is my first digital. I am learning that we have traded to expense of film and developing the cost of batteries. You wouldn't buy second rate film or pay for second rate developing on a film camera. Please do not by second rate batteries.
This battery holds a charge for an extraordinarily-long time, in my experience. Combined with the Nikon MH-61 Battery Charger for Coolpix 3700, 4200, 5200, and P Series Digital Cameras, I am a very contented owner. (My husband purchased my Coolpix P-100 camera from Amazon.com, as well. I love it!)
I've used a lot of rechargeable batteries in various digital cameras. Even with its compact size, this one performs and holds a charge well, and I'm surprised at the number of shots I can get on a charge. It also lasts longer than I expected in storage during times when the camera isn't used frequently. The two-hour recharging time is very reasonable.
You can get cheaper substitutes, but I wouldn't risk the electonics in my P5000 with an off-brand battery. And at $10, its very reasonable. - Camera Batteries - Nikon Coolpix - Nikon - Nikon P90'
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