Best Replacement Battery for K-S2?

KierraElizabeth · 02-22-2019, 08:46 AM

I have a couple bad batteries i need to replace. Best US recommendations for where to buy? And is Pentax brand the best way to go, or is there another better option? Thank you!

Wheatfield · 02-22-2019, 09:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by KierraElizabeth

I have a couple bad batteries i need to replace. Best US recommendations for where to buy? And is Pentax brand the best way to go, or is there another better option? Thank you!

I've often bought third party batteries rather than the Pentax branded ones. I can't speak to a good USA source, I buy mine from Battery Canada. Actually, with the advantageous value the US dollar has at the moment, they might be a good source for American buyers. I've found that batteries from them are about a quarter the cost of Pentax batteries, have very nearly the same capacity and have almost the same life expectancy as well.

JHfwp · 02-22-2019, 11:48 AM - **1 Like**

If I were a pro on an important shoot or a machine-gunner I would suggest sticking to OEMs. Otherwise I can recommend Watsons.

torashi · 02-24-2019, 08:53 AM - **1 Like**

I have bought both original and third party. OEM are always reliable and Pentax one's aren't that expensive. Try buying a spare Fuji battery! Third party can be a lottery. Some are good, some are bad. Many have nice specs on paper but don't deliver. You'll have to get to know the brands.

Wheatfield · 02-24-2019, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by torashi

I have bought both original and third party. OEM are always reliable and Pentax one's aren't that expensive. Try buying a spare Fuji battery! Third party can be a lottery. Some are good, some are bad. Many have nice specs on paper but don't deliver. You'll have to get to know the brands.

I have several third party batteries for my Fuji X-T2. I’ve not ever had a problem. They seem to give equally as bad number of shots per charge as the oem ones.

lesmore49 · 02-24-2019, 01:12 PM

My experience is Pentax original equipment batteries are very good.

02-22-2019, 08:46 AM	#1
KierraElizabeth Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern Idaho Posts: 197	Best Replacement Battery for K-S2? I have a couple bad batteries i need to replace. Best US recommendations for where to buy? And is Pentax brand the best way to go, or is there another better option? Thank you!

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02-22-2019, 09:24 AM - 2 Likes	#2
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,975	Originally posted by KierraElizabeth I have a couple bad batteries i need to replace. Best US recommendations for where to buy? And is Pentax brand the best way to go, or is there another better option? Thank you! I've often bought third party batteries rather than the Pentax branded ones. I can't speak to a good USA source, I buy mine from Battery Canada. Actually, with the advantageous value the US dollar has at the moment, they might be a good source for American buyers. I've found that batteries from them are about a quarter the cost of Pentax batteries, have very nearly the same capacity and have almost the same life expectancy as well.

02-22-2019, 11:48 AM - 1 Like	#3
JHfwp Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 876	If I were a pro on an important shoot or a machine-gunner I would suggest sticking to OEMs. Otherwise I can recommend Watsons.

02-24-2019, 08:53 AM - 1 Like	#4
torashi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Medellín Posts: 1,322	I have bought both original and third party. OEM are always reliable and Pentax one's aren't that expensive. Try buying a spare Fuji battery! Third party can be a lottery. Some are good, some are bad. Many have nice specs on paper but don't deliver. You'll have to get to know the brands.

02-24-2019, 12:35 PM	#5
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,975	Originally posted by torashi I have bought both original and third party. OEM are always reliable and Pentax one's aren't that expensive. Try buying a spare Fuji battery! Third party can be a lottery. Some are good, some are bad. Many have nice specs on paper but don't deliver. You'll have to get to know the brands. I have several third party batteries for my Fuji X-T2. I’ve not ever had a problem. They seem to give equally as bad number of shots per charge as the oem ones.

02-24-2019, 01:12 PM	#6
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,325	My experience is Pentax original equipment batteries are very good.

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