Nikon D5100 generic batteries?

[tissa]

I have been trying to find a battery for my D5100 to have a spare one, but I can't fine any generic ones to save my life! I really dont want to speand $60 on another battery. When I had Sony Alpha it was very easy to buy a generic battery for$18 and it worked just as good as the original one.
Does anyone know if there are any generic batteries for Nikon D5100 out there?

 

[jriepe]

In doing this search for you I found you are right in that they are not easy to find and has been mentioned on other forums as well but I did find this.


Dantona 7.4V/950mAh Li-ion Battery for Nikon EN-EL14 - RadioShack.com
Jerry

 

[dumeril7]

I found this one. Can't vouch for the company or the battery, but it seems to be the right item...

NIKON Digital Camera Batteries, EN-EL14, EN-EL14e

D7

 

[jriepe]

I found this one. Can't vouch for the company or the battery, but it seems to be the right item...

NIKON Digital Camera Batteries, EN-EL14, EN-EL14e

D7

I clicked this link and in red print it says it can't fit the DSLR D5100.

Jerry

 

[MTVision]

I have been trying to find a battery for my D5100 to have a spare one, but I can't fine any generic ones to save my life! I really dont want to speand $60 on another battery. When I had Sony Alpha it was very easy to buy a generic battery for$18 and it worked just as good as the original one.
Does anyone know if there are any generic batteries for Nikon D5100 out there?

When I bought extra batteries (7 months ago) the guy at the camera store said there weren't any generic batteries out yet. I would assume there would be some out now!

 

[zamanakhan]

Just buy regular ones they are not very expensive, and last a long time. I am surprised there are no 3rd party yet myself as there are 3 very popular cameras that use the same battery. I think more than 3 actually.

 

[BFiggy]

I got a Nikon EN-EL14 for $40 from FRYS.com | NIKON . The last generic battery I bought didn't stay charged anywhere close to as long as the one from the manufacture.

 

[nmoody]

Also got mine for $40 at Fry's for my D3100

 

[tissa]

Thank you all! As I mentioned when I had Sony Alpha the generic battery i bought for dirt cheap $18 stayed charged just as long as the regular one. I am not ready to spend $60 on a battery. I will check out the links you all provided!

 

[dumeril7]

I found this one. Can't vouch for the company or the battery, but it seems to be the right item...

NIKON Digital Camera Batteries, EN-EL14, EN-EL14e

D7

I clicked this link and in red print it says it can't fit the DSLR D5100.

Jerry

Sorry about that! The entry on the search results page that led me to it said it did fit the d5100!

D7

 

[ShutterbugSarah]

Amazon.com: For Nikon EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery DSLR: Camera & PhotoRemember you have to use a Battery Grip!

 

[jriepe]

Amazon.com: For Nikon EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery DSLR: Camera & PhotoRemember you have to use a Battery Grip!

Battery Grip? And why is that? I would be leery of a $6.80 battery but I must say I did buy some generic batteries for my Canon S95 for a very low cost and they work great. With my D7000 I decided to stick with Nikon batteries. If a generic battery leaks, explodes, etc. and ruins a $1,200 camera you're SOL. I bought a generic for my D80 from Adorama that sucked so I went back to a Nikon battery for a spare.

Jerry

 

[tissa]

Thanks to dumeril7 I got a generic one for $40 (with shipping and taxes). Lets hope it works ok

 

[MTVision]

Thanks to dumeril7 I got a generic one for $40 (with shipping and taxes). Lets hope it works ok

I thought the one he posted didnt work with the d5100. I didn't check - that's just what another poster said.

 

[The_Duke]

I picked up a genuine en-el14 from national camera exchange for 40$. not on sale or anything!