Do you have an MB-D10 grip? Would you like to use the extra length of the EN-EL4a batteries?
I did some research and found out that things are not as easy as one would expect:
1. Not all the batteries have the same powee. You can find them in a range from 1800 mAh to 2500 mAh.
2. Not all the batteries can be charged with the same charger. There is some trial and error and one could have "nasty experiences". For example, I did ask the Camera ACC ebay seller and they told me that their battery cano not be charged with the MH-21 but with the most expensive MH-22 (about 220€!).
3. There are cheap chargers around but it is not clear to me if they will be able to charger original Nikon batteries. I read in various blogs and fora that this might not be the case.
4. For the MB-D10 grip users, maybe the cheapest and simplest option is to buy a complete kit consisting in a battery attached to a BL-3 like pice and a charger. That costs 70 euros and is a complete system.
I did some research and found out that things are not as easy as one would expect:
1. Not all the batteries have the same powee. You can find them in a range from 1800 mAh to 2500 mAh.
2. Not all the batteries can be charged with the same charger. There is some trial and error and one could have "nasty experiences". For example, I did ask the Camera ACC ebay seller and they told me that their battery cano not be charged with the MH-21 but with the most expensive MH-22 (about 220€!).
3. There are cheap chargers around but it is not clear to me if they will be able to charger original Nikon batteries. I read in various blogs and fora that this might not be the case.
4. For the MB-D10 grip users, maybe the cheapest and simplest option is to buy a complete kit consisting in a battery attached to a BL-3 like pice and a charger. That costs 70 euros and is a complete system.
Batteries EN-EL4a
Nikon original 100 - 130€
Duracell
Akkuinternational
Pearstone (sold at BHphoto) 75$
Ebay from Camera ACC for 29€
Chargers for EN-EL4a
Nikon MH-21 original 120-130 €
Nikon MH-22 for 220 €
Pearstone 35 $
Clone charger at ebay 30€
Complete system
Phottix Kosmo (with BL-3 cover attached to it + charger) 70€
A similar set from pop_batteries () for 70€. Maybe the same as the Kosmo.
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