Manfrotto’s New Higher Capacity Batteries Are Made for Most Cameras

Manfrotto has released new versions of its batteries for select Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, OM System (Olympus), and Sony cameras.

Manfrotto first released its line of camera batteries in 2020 alongside a dual-bay charger, complete with information display to show charging status. These batteries, initially released for Nikon, Canon, and Sony cameras and later expanded to include Fujifilm and OM System cameras, sported a 2,000mAh capacity. The primary difference for the upgraded version is an expanded capacity to 2,400mAh, promising extended battery life.

The Canon version is an LP-E6Nh type battery, meaning it’s compatible with a wide range of Canon cameras, including 5D, 6D, and 7D DSLR bodies and many of Canon’s EOS R series bodies, like the R5 and R6 families. However, the new R5 Mark II will only be partially compatible with the battery, thanks to the power delivery demands of certain features.

As for the Fujifilm Manfrotto battery, it works for all cameras that use NP-W235 type batteries, like the GFX 100 II and GFX 100S, Fujifilm X-T4 and X-T5, X-H2 and X-H2S, and X-S20.

Moving right along to the Manfrotto Nikon battery — it is an EN-EL15C type battery. This battery type is used by a lot of Nikon DSLR and mirrorless cameras, including the Z5, Z6 (II/III), Z7 (II), D800-series, D700-series, and more.

The OM System battery is much more limited. It’s a BLX-1 type battery, introduced for the OM-1 and thus compatible with only the OM-1 and OM-1 Mark II cameras.

The Sony version is an NP-FZ100 type battery, which is one of the most widely-used batteries out there. It works with nearly every enthusiast and pro-level Sony Alpha mirrorless camera, ranging from a6xxx series cameras to the professional a1 and a9 III bodies.

As is always the case with third-party batteries, mileage may vary, and users must accept the risk that future camera models might not be fully functional with certain batteries. There have been some issues with third-party batteries in recent cameras, including the Nikon Z8 and, more recently, the Canon EOS R5 II. In Manfrotto’s case, it is a trusted brand with a long history, so the risk is reduced compared to random batteries on eBay, but the point remains that camera companies can, at any time, decide to change certain battery types or voltage restrictions, rendering certain batteries obsolete.

All the new Manfrotto 2,400mAh batteries are $59.99, a decent discount compared to many first-party battery options. It is only sometimes a discount, though. For example, the official Nikon EN-EL15c is $59.95, while Sony’s FZ100 battery is $78.

As for Manfrotto’s ProCUBE professional twin charger, which accepts first-party batteries, too, it is $87.88. It comes in brand-specific versions and includes an attachment to charge four AA batteries.

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