After market batteries?

Hiroshi · 12-23-2012, 09:54 AM

Is there an aftermarket brand that someone has experience with and would recommend?

thanks

Eulogy · 12-23-2012, 10:26 AM

DSTE Battery on eBay sold me some that have worked fine. 2200 maH, so slightly higher capacity than the OEM batteries. Though, I would not recommend their battery grip.

**PentaxJax** · 12-23-2012, 10:46 AM

I just purchased the wasabi 7.2V, 2300mAh batteries and charger from Amazon. I have charged and checked them but only time will tell if they last. The charger looks well made and the batteries work with the Pentax charger!
I did have an aftermarket set for the K-r that have worked very well for over a year and just sold them with the camera. They would not charge in the Pentax charger though.

Professor Batty · 12-23-2012, 01:35 PM

+1 on the Wasabi. Have had good results with them in three different cameras, they are usually sold in pairs with a charger for under $30! I've had bad luck with other, no-name batteries, usually they wouldn't hold a full charge within a year.

snostorm · 12-23-2012, 05:53 PM

I have 3 Pentax, I Pearstone from B&H that I've had for over 3 years, and a recently acquired Wasabi. I've used them interchangeably and notice no difference. I also have 2 Wasabis for my Q, and have no complaints -- they seem to be a quality alternative brand.

Scott

Gorlock · 12-24-2012, 02:23 PM

Purchased a Hähnel HL-PL-90 (7,2V, 1560 mAh) together with the K-5. Battery works great, although sometimes you have to nudge it on the original Pentax charger in order for it to start charging, but once it does there are no problems.

nezih · 12-25-2012, 12:58 AM

I bought a Pearstone together with my K5 and I've been using it alternatingly with the original since then without any problem or difference.

toukan · 12-25-2012, 09:30 PM

I also bought a Pearstone with my K5II and have not yet noticed any difference in usage versus the Pentax battery.

vonBaloney · 12-25-2012, 09:34 PM

I've used Pearstones from B&H for the K-5, and also for the K-10D and a Canon compact. All have been fine. Wasabi's seem to have good reviews and are even cheaper -- maybe I'll try one of those as well...

**interested_observer** · 12-25-2012, 10:41 PM

Wasabi - I actually picked up a backup battery - well a pair. They last about 90% of the OEM in terms of images, but they recharge in about an hour. Come as a pair, with a recharger that is smaller than the OEM. There is absolutely nothing not to like!

CMS Houston · 12-26-2012, 03:58 PM

Another vote for the Wasabi brand. I haven’t noticed a perceptible difference with the OEM battery for my K-5. However, the recharger that came with the package was a bit of a disappointment. Mine only lasted about a month. I now use the OEM charger which seems to work without issue for the Wasabi batteries. For under $30 it is hard to go wrong.

SpecialK · 12-26-2012, 11:05 PM

I alternate between stock and an Adorama (Lenmar) without a noticeable difference.

Pentax batteries are 3rd party batteries as well, if you did not know.

12-23-2012, 09:54 AM	#1
Hiroshi Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 72	After market batteries? Is there an aftermarket brand that someone has experience with and would recommend? thanks

12-23-2012, 10:46 AM	#3
PentaxJax Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eastern shore Posts: 138	Wasabi aftermarket I just purchased the wasabi 7.2V, 2300mAh batteries and charger from Amazon. I have charged and checked them but only time will tell if they last. The charger looks well made and the batteries work with the Pentax charger! I did have an aftermarket set for the K-r that have worked very well for over a year and just sold them with the camera. They would not charge in the Pentax charger though.

12-26-2012, 03:58 PM	#11
CMS Houston Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Photos: Gallery Posts: 49	Another vote for the Wasabi brand. I haven’t noticed a perceptible difference with the OEM battery for my K-5. However, the recharger that came with the package was a bit of a disappointment. Mine only lasted about a month. I now use the OEM charger which seems to work without issue for the Wasabi batteries. For under $30 it is hard to go wrong. Last edited by CMS Houston; 12-26-2012 at 04:42 PM. Reason: Typos

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12-23-2012, 10:26 AM	#2
Eulogy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	DSTE Battery on eBay sold me some that have worked fine. 2200 maH, so slightly higher capacity than the OEM batteries. Though, I would not recommend their battery grip.

12-23-2012, 01:35 PM	#4
Professor Batty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 118	+1 on the Wasabi. Have had good results with them in three different cameras, they are usually sold in pairs with a charger for under $30! I've had bad luck with other, no-name batteries, usually they wouldn't hold a full charge within a year.

12-23-2012, 05:53 PM	#5
snostorm Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,535	I have 3 Pentax, I Pearstone from B&H that I've had for over 3 years, and a recently acquired Wasabi. I've used them interchangeably and notice no difference. I also have 2 Wasabis for my Q, and have no complaints -- they seem to be a quality alternative brand. Scott

12-24-2012, 02:23 PM	#6
Gorlock New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery Posts: 5	Purchased a Hähnel HL-PL-90 (7,2V, 1560 mAh) together with the K-5. Battery works great, although sometimes you have to nudge it on the original Pentax charger in order for it to start charging, but once it does there are no problems.

12-25-2012, 12:58 AM	#7
nezih Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Konya, TURKEY Photos: Gallery Posts: 65	I bought a Pearstone together with my K5 and I've been using it alternatingly with the original since then without any problem or difference.

12-25-2012, 09:30 PM	#8
toukan Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 140	I also bought a Pearstone with my K5II and have not yet noticed any difference in usage versus the Pentax battery.

12-25-2012, 09:34 PM	#9
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	I've used Pearstones from B&H for the K-5, and also for the K-10D and a Canon compact. All have been fine. Wasabi's seem to have good reviews and are even cheaper -- maybe I'll try one of those as well...

12-25-2012, 10:41 PM	#10
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Wasabi - I actually picked up a backup battery - well a pair. They last about 90% of the OEM in terms of images, but they recharge in about an hour. Come as a pair, with a recharger that is smaller than the OEM. There is absolutely nothing not to like!

12-26-2012, 11:05 PM	#12
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	I alternate between stock and an Adorama (Lenmar) without a noticeable difference. Pentax batteries are 3rd party batteries as well, if you did not know.