Using non-OEM batteries...

Soldato
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Would you use non-OEM batteries in your camera?

I'm after a spare battery for my camera and can pick up a generic copy for less than a 10er, compared with silly prices for an original.

Is it likely to be a problem? I'd assume not as long as it's the same voltage and maH rating as the original?

I can also only charge a battery whilst it is in the camera and on the dock...

There are loads of people registered in Hong Kong ( :( ) on ebay selling changers and batteries together cheaply... about £15 including postage. Performance of the battery isn't really much of an issue to me, I'm just a point and shoot/holiday photo type of person, so it not lasting quite as long as an original or not charing the camera flash as quick or something wouldn't bother me....

example auction: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Charger-Batte...614520808QQcategoryZ50518QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This guy has over 15,000 feedback, 99.8% of which are positive....
 
Thanks for the feedback folks, mainly positive pretty much as I expected but it's nice to set your mind at ease!!

Just ordered the battery and charger :)
 
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