Pentax battery vs. non pentax

Gerrys · 08-06-2008, 06:59 AM

I am going on safari to africa with my kd10. I was advised to take an extra battery. Is it better to go with Pentax's own brand at around $54 or the off brands at $24? I know that a battery is a battery, but I don't want to get something inferior.
Thanks

*Clicker* · 08-06-2008, 07:05 AM

Either should be fine as long as it's branded i.e Duracell etc but you'll need more than 1 extra 2 perhaps.

BBear · 08-06-2008, 07:09 AM

B&H sells a affordable version and it seems to work fine. Just as a precaution, I only use the non-pentax as a back-up, and i dont tend to leave it in the camera.

Maybe I am a bit paranoid, because the non-brand seems just as good as the pentax original.

Gerrys · 08-06-2008, 07:12 AM

Thanks, guys. there is a site called battery head that has one for $24 incl. shipping. I try them

Gerrys · 08-06-2008, 07:13 AM

Actually it is called battery planet

*Clicker* · 08-06-2008, 07:14 AM

Have a great and safe trip and post up those animals especially the females when you get back

The non branded batteries would/may only have a few shots less than a branded Pentax battery.

deejjjaaaa · 08-06-2008, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by Gerrys

I am going on safari to africa with my kd10. I was advised to take an extra battery. Is it better to go with Pentax's own brand at around $54 or the off brands at $24? I know that a battery is a battery, but I don't want to get something inferior.
Thanks

Minolta NP400 = $10 @ BH... and it is not an "off brand".

MAKE SURE THAT YOU WILL BUY THE RIGHT ONE, WHICH IS $9.95

"...NP-400 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v 1500mAh) for DiMAGE A1, A2 & Maxxum 5D, 7D Digital Cameras..."

*Venturi* · 08-06-2008, 07:23 AM

K10D/K20D Batteries Back in Stock

Gooshin · 08-06-2008, 07:42 AM

the non pentax battery will explode after 65.28 hours of use causing a rip in the space time continuum sucking you back to 1955.

cmv · 08-09-2008, 11:02 PM

I brought 2 NP400 equivalent 1800 mAH rated batteries for $20 shipped on eBay. I don't put any stock in the 1800 mAH rating but they seem to be fine (not willing to spend the time to comparison test them).

I'd have gone with the B&H ones though as for $9.95 with reasonable shipping from a USA-based provider (eBay was Hong Kong) for a branded item it seems hard to go wrong.

Spex · 08-10-2008, 03:24 AM

I bought some NP400 Replacement, and it's rated at 2800 mAh! I'm not so sure that it's so "strong", but anyway, it's working fine in my K10D. Original battery is 63$ here, and replacement is 42$.

Mike Cash · 08-10-2008, 04:27 AM

Originally Posted by Gooshin

the non pentax battery will explode after 65.28 hours of use causing a rip in the space time continuum sucking you back to 1955.

Not a problem; I am photographically equipped just fine for 1955.

*Tom S.* · 08-10-2008, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Gooshin

the non pentax battery will explode after 65.28 hours of use causing a rip in the space time continuum sucking you back to 1955.

Great! I LOVED 1955!!! Year of the "ShoeBox" Chevy and double die Lincoln penny. I'm ready - let's go!

*Fl_Gulfer* · 08-10-2008, 10:38 AM

My camera would be to heavy for me back in 55. Since I'm 55 now.