Non OEM replacement

[covboy]

Here’s a bit of a “theoretical” question. You buy a new camera. With the high prices of the manufacturer’s batteries you invest in a non OEM replacement/extra. First time it’s put in the camera, it is recognised as a non-standard and asks if you wish to proceed.

Now the question,. In the event of the camera having to be returned for repair under warranty, would that information be stored in the camera giving the manufacturer a reason to charge?

(cynic – moi ?)

[ian in lancs]

Scare tactics. They'd have to prove the fault was directly attributable to a non OEM battery and that would be nigh impossible seeing as all it does is provide power. Secondly they would need to be explicit in documentation about the get out clause and thirdly they'd struggle voiding a legally enforceable warranty. On the other hand if they could prove abuse then maybe but the PR collateral damage isn't worth it.

I've used a mix of OEM and non OEM batteries and battery packs on a variety of cameras including D800's with no issues. They can fight but they won't win.

Having spent thousands on a camera and lenses it's rather churlish to not buy a branded battery or two anyway!

Edited by ian in lancs on Wednesday 11th May 08:09

[ExPat2B]

I can see the manufacturers do have a point, Lithium batteries are a major risk point ( in fact probably the only risk point with a DSLR ) - they are vulnerable to damage and can cause fires and damage devices. I do all my charging on a tiled floor away from anything that could catch.

Someone else's text :

" Lithium is a highly reactive substance. If there is any damage, or a small fault, in the battery this can cause a short-circuit and build-up of heat leading to the battery bursting into flames. Lithium batteries can be damaged when used in hot environments, and also by excessive discharging and charging. If lithium batteries do catch fire they can cause fierce explosions and create fires that are difficult to put out.

In the UK a number of consumers have reported injuries after being burnt in appliances fires related to lithium-ion batteries, including fires in phone chargers, laptops and in e-cigarettes.

Fire rescue services in the UK have reported an increase in serious house fires that have been caused by lithium batteries overheating.

A number of product recalls have taken place in recent years for products containing lithium batteries, often as a precautionary measure by manufacturers."