I don't know about the earlier EN-EL15 batteries marked Li-ion01.
Li-on 20s worked fine in my D850 and Z6ii - maybe with reduced performance, but nothing noticed by me, but the Li-on 10s I had don't work in eiter the D850 or Z6ii.
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I don't know about the earlier EN-EL15 batteries marked Li-ion01.
I like this small battery charger for the EN-EL18d. The charger for the EN-EL18 (for my D850 grip) is sooo bulky and needs so many space in my photo backpackthere can be other options as well. i can charge a spare via a power bank as an example
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I charge both the b and c versions of the ENEL18 (as well as ENEL18d) in the MH33 off a powerblock. Hopefully Nikon will release a similar USB PD charger for the ENEL15c, which is so more compact and versatile.I like this small battery charger for the EN-EL18d. The charger for the EN-EL18 (for my D850 grip) is sooo bulky and needs so many space in my photo backpack.
But unfortunately is this charger not suitable for the previous EN-EL18…..
i had one of these dual "cube" chargers for my en-el15 batteries (oem) and was happy with it but then the en-el15c came out and it couldn't charge those but my oem charger still worked.My experience was positive for approx 1 year with 3rd batteries (also a Wasabi charger) then problems.... Never again. Only buy OEM
yep, less capacity. and some of the older versions can't be charged in cameraI have been using my old EN-EL15’s from my D810’s and D850 in my Z8 when I don’t have a “c” version charged. Seems to work fine, but might drain faster.
caveat, i think the original en-el15 (no letters) had two versions and the older one doesn't work but the newer one, marked "Li-ion20" doesHeard that the Z 8 can recognize genuine Nikon EN-EL15 batteries and will not work w/ third party batteries. Since I only have Nikon batteries, I can confirm this.
If it is the original battery that came with the Z-8, contact Nikon for a free replacement. I have that battery in my D-850's & D-500s. I spent almost 6 months reviewing & testing third party batteries. The only one I ever found did what it advertised (extended battery life) was a battery made by a company called Hahnel made in Ireland. They are now offering batteries for Canon as well. The only dealer is B&H here in the states. Nikon has a new Rev on their battery that matches the mAh of the Hahnel, so I would stick with a Nikon. Overheating in the Z 8...Steve had an outstanding article on the heating & review on the CFExpress cards most susceptibleHas anyone tried or can recommend an aftermarket battery for the Z8. My wife just received hers today and we are weighing options after finding out the original en-el15 does not work in the Z8. All opinions are welcome, especially if you think it would be a mistake!
Yep sure can. I have Nikon's version of that exact product for my D500 when I'm doing a lot of extreme macros. It was built and sold by Nikon. Wonder if they have anything for the mirrorless cameras like that.You can also connect it via a dummy battery which dangles the cord from a slot on the battery door if you're using the USB for something else like tether.
Let us know if they are compatible w. the Z 8I ordered a pair of Ulanzi batteries for my Z8. in the description they claim that they are compatible with the Z8. I sent them a message and they confirmed. Unfortunately they did not arrive before my trip to Sardinia, and I will be able to check them only after my return the 5th of September… the nice thing is that they have a USB C input so you can charge them without an external charger. Ulanzi is a big company and usually they make good products. Let’s see… I will let you know when I will be able to test them. If they won’t work I will use them with my spare Z6II…
Anyway, here is the link.
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Camera Batteries & Chargers for Sony / Canon / FUJIFILM / Nikon / Olympus
Camera Batteries & Chargers. Shop the right batteries and power supply for your Fujifilm / Sony / Canon / Nikon / Olympus cameras online today.www.ulanzi.com
I am glad you found it, the great thing about a built-in charging port is space & weight saving, charges on the go.I ordered a pair of Ulanzi batteries for my Z8. in the description they claim that they are compatible with the Z8. I sent them a message and they confirmed. Unfortunately they did not arrive before my trip to Sardinia, and I will be able to check them only after my return the 5th of September… the nice thing is that they have a USB C input so you can charge them without an external charger. Ulanzi is a big company and usually they make good products. Let’s see… I will let you know when I will be able to test them. If they won’t work I will use them with my spare Z6II…
Anyway, here is the link.
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Camera Batteries & Chargers for Sony / Canon / FUJIFILM / Nikon / Olympus
Camera Batteries & Chargers. Shop the right batteries and power supply for your Fujifilm / Sony / Canon / Nikon / Olympus cameras online today.www.ulanzi.com
The Z8 seems to be the most battery sensitive Nikon yet.Has anyone tried or can recommend an aftermarket battery for the Z8. My wife just received hers today and we are weighing options after finding out the original en-el15 does not work in the Z8. All opinions are welcome, especially if you think it would be a mistake!
SIMPLE ANSWER its a Mistake,Has anyone tried or can recommend an aftermarket battery for the Z8. My wife just received hers today and we are weighing options after finding out the original en-el15 does not work in the Z8. All opinions are welcome, especially if you think it would be a mistake!
Its a good summary of where i was heading, thank you for sharing.Here’s an article by Thom Hogan. You might find of interest. I have tried several after market batteries from Amazon’s and one from adorama non of them worked. This article helps explain the differences
I just got the Ulanzi batteries. They do not work with the Z8 despite they were also confirming when I asked them directly. Their website is still showing the compatibility with the Z8. I am pretty disappointed. I sent them a message, let’s see if they will refund me.Let us know if they are compatible w. the Z 8