Camera Batteries: OEM vs Aftermarket... which is best? @djp_video
Camera Batteries: OEM vs Aftermarket... which is best?  @djp_video
Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In the long run, does it make more sense to pay more for an original battery from a camera manufacturer, or to buy aftermarket batteries? Are the OEM batteries any better? Or just more expensive?

In this video I focus on NP-F style batteries, but the same principles will usually apply to other battery types as well.

Products mentioned:
Sony NP-F970 Battery - https://djp.li/sony970
Newmowa NP-F Compatible Batteries - https://djp.li/nmnpf
Wasabi NP-F Compatible Batteries - https://djp.li/wasnpf
SMALLRIG NP-F970 Battery (36W Charging) - https://djp.li/smallrig10k
SMALLRIG NP-F970 Battery (20W Charging) - https://djp.li/smallrig970
Neewer NP-F970 Batteries 7800mAh - https://djp.li/neewer970
Kastar NP-F Compatible Batteries - https://djp.li/kastar970

Electronic Load Tester, USB Load Tester, 180W 200V 20A - https://djp.li/loadtester
NP-F Battery Plate - amzn.to/3PfPQdQ

Watson NP-F Battery Charger - https://djp.li/watsonnpfcharger

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