The battery for the D40 does not hold a charge very long. Is it better to buy on Ebay a NOS Nikon battery or a new 3rd party battery? I know I can get a new Nikon at B&H but don't want to spend $45.
Edited by LightMeter, 19 January 2017 - 04:56 PM.
Buying a battery for D40.
Started by LightMeter, Jan 19 2017 04:54 PM
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Posted 19 January 2017 - 04:54 PM
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Still shooting DX digital and don't plan on going full frame.
D7100, red D5300, IR converted D300, D40, D70s, Olympus C-5060 P&S from 2003, and a few 35mm film bodies
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Posted 19 January 2017 - 05:32 PM
I use 3rd party batteries for both my D50 and D300 and never had an issue.
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Posted 23 January 2017 - 04:22 AM
Thanks Herman. I'll just get a cheapie aftermarket battery. I don't use the D40 much and really not too concerned about the battery damaging the camera.
Bill
Still shooting DX digital and don't plan on going full frame.
D7100, red D5300, IR converted D300, D40, D70s, Olympus C-5060 P&S from 2003, and a few 35mm film bodies
"I support capital punishment. Everyone in the capital should be punished".---Fred Sanford(Redd Foxx)
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Posted 01 August 2017 - 11:10 AM
Aftermarket is a good choice but also check out KEH. They usually sell batteries that came in from different deals at reasonable prices.
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