Third-party alternatives to NP-W126s (UK)

[dd1989]

Hi. Looking for decent third party alternatives to the NP-W126s for my X-T2. I have two ChilliPower ones already but they are the older NP-W126 model and in my Grip they are empty within literally 3 minutes of turning the camera on, at that stage I am just carrying around dead-weight. I also have a red coloured Baxxtar battery, again, absolutely useless.

Now, the price of the OEM Battery on Amazon UK seems to have come right down to £39.99 (Compared to Fuji themselves charging 65 quid!) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-NP-W126S-Lithium-Ion-Rechargeable-Battery/dp/B01I4RNPQ6

I have however seen the PATONA brand ones on Amazon too, I can get two batteries for £33 https://www.amazon.co.uk/PATONA-Pla...85406779&rnid=1642204031&s=electronics&sr=1-4

Anyone have experience of these or other lower cost brands? I need two batteries for the grip as I don't want to mix two brands in the same accessory (I don't mind the main body having the OEM one).

Thanks, Dan.

 

[twist]

Post in here, youll get a quick response

https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/the-fabulous-fuji-x-owners-thread.527428/

 

[T_J_G]

I always used EX Pro for my Fuji’s and they were fine. Tend to be cheaper if you order direct.

 

[Stephen L]

Ex-Pro are the only 3rd party battery supplier I trust. Other 3rd party batteries have let me down, in some cases simply short charge life and in other swelling of the battery. Having said that, there is more confidence in genuine batteries if the price is reasonable.