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 Posted: Sun Dec 14th, 2014 19:17
Robert



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 When I was considering buying my second D200 I looked very carefully at the Fuji S1? which used the same body as the Nikon D200, shared the lens fitment but had a different, some considered superior, sensor. I felt the 'superior' sensor might have had some advantages for me for taking flower photographs, which is why I am now hankering after a D3... In the end I decided the fact they didn't share batteries was a deal breaker for me.

Looking back, perhaps I was penny pinching but I could see no practical reason why it couldn't have shared the same battery with the Nikon D200, I suppose it was written into the agreement between Nikon and Fuji when they agreed to share the body? Since I already had three D200 batteries it would have meant buying at least two more batteries for the new camera, in fact when I bought the second D200 I didn't need any more batteries, saving around £100 as I remember, plus the inconvenience of duplicate charing systems and additional clutter to carry around.

Once a manufacturer has developed a successful battery configuration it should be cast in stone, like the lens mount. The only reason for altering the battery compatibly should be if the technology is incompatible. Yes an option or an adaptor for a commonly available battery should exist, as Gilbert says.



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