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Finally: Fujifilm NP-W126S Third Party Battery Available!

NP-W126S Vs. NP-W126

With the introduction of the Fujifilm X-T2 back in July 2016, Fujifilm also launched new batteries, the Fujifilm NP-W126S. Same capacity of the old NP-W126, but optimized for better heat dissipation, making them mandatory, if you really want to squeeze the most out of your X-T2 & Co without occuring in any overheating issue.

For the old NP-W126, there are several offerings from third party manufacturers. I personally use PATONA batteries (I think they are WATSON rebranded in USA, but I’m not sure), and I’m very happy with them.

However, not all third party batteries work as well as PATONA/WATSON. As tested, and we reported here, some third party batteries are so bad, that some called them to be a “fraud“.

NP-W126S Third Party

Back to our new NP-W126S batteries.

A FR-reader now spotted the PATONA Platinum NP-W126S batteries at Amazon Germany here.

UPDATE 1: FR-readers told us in the comments about the ecoEfficiency NP-W126S batteries available at AmazonUS (reviews at AmazonUS)

For a fraction of the price of the original NP-W126S batteries, the Patona Platinum battery should allow you to take the most out of your Fujifilm X-T2 & Co without occurring in any overheating issue. Here is the first feedback of the FR-reader:

Today I received 2 batteries and they are working perfect in my booster grip (without the camera internal battery)

UPDATE 2: Thanks to our fantastic community, we have more feedback about more NP-W126S third party options.

Unless you really want to sped 3x the money on OEM Fujifilm NP-W126S batteries, third party options are a great alternative… you just have to know which one to buy. And luckily here on FujiRumors, we investigated this questions here, so you can have a bit more feedback about which one to grab ;) .

TESTED: Third Party Fuji Batteries? “Inflated capacity values. Some batteries almost Fraud!”… and the Winner is…?

Fujifilm X-H1 will use NP-W126S Battery of X-T2 + New Vertical Grip

Fujifilm X-H1

The Fujifilm X-H1 will use the same batteries of the X-T2 & co, the NP-W126S.

Given the X-H1 increase in size over the X-T2 (size comparison here), Fujifilm will also launch a new vertical grip.

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Fujifilm NP-W126 Vs. Third Party Batteries :: Insanely Fast Warranty Repair :: DPReview Best Cameras between $500-900 (miXed zone)

Cover Stories

  • NP-W126 batteries: Everything you wanted to know about (also comparing to third party batteries) at ultralightphotography
  • TESTED: Third Party Fuji Batteries? “Inflated capacity values. Some batteries almost Fraud!”… and the Winner is…? at fujirumors.com
  • Fuji love: Insanely fast warranty repair turn around at mikekobal
  • 2 Fuji Cameras recommended by DPreview between $500-900 at dpreview

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USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Fujifilm X100F Will Take Same NP-W126(S) Battery of Fujifilm’s MILC line!

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C’mon Fuji… hurry up and release the X100F… some X-shooters really need the upgrade now :)
Shared at the Fujifilm X100F facebook group

Fujifilm X100F – NP-W126s

According to a trusted source, the Fujifilm X100F will take the NP-W126 and the new NP-W126s batteries of Fujifilm’s MILC line-up. The current X100/S/T are using the Fujifilm Fujifilm NP-95 batteries.

I remind you that Fujifilm designed the NP-W126s to optimize the heat-managment.

Feel free to join the Fujifilm X100F facebook group and check out the perfect Fujifilm X100F designed by Andreas here.

New NP-W126S Batteries: BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / [shoplink 50765 ebay]eBay of your country[/shoplink]

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TESTED: Third Party Fuji Batteries? “Inflated capacity values. Some batteries almost Fraud!”… and the Winner is…?

New Fujifilm NP-W126 MK II Battery will Generate Less Heat (Trusted Source)

Fujifilm NP-W126

Fujifilm NP-W126 MK II

I’ve received the rumor (from trusted source) that the new Fujifilm NP-W126 batteries will handle heat better. Less heat generation allows us to shoot 4K and use the full power of the X-T2 (via “boost” function on the Vertical Grip).

I remind you that Fuji Guy Billy said here, the X-Pro2 can’t shoot 4K, because it can’t dissipate heat properly.

No word about higher capacity batteries.

End of the Rumor

As far as I know (but correct me if I’m wrong), the main sources of heat generation are:

  • Sensor
  • Processor
  • Batteries
  • Writing on SD-cards
  • Screen/EVF

Heat disspiation is a major problem with mirrorless cameras. Fujifilm could solve all problems, by making the X-T2 camera body significantly larger, but most of us love the compact size of the X-series mirroless cameras.

Also, if you want to maximize the power of the X-T2, you can’t really minimize the heat generated by the sensor, processor, EVF refresh rate or SD-card writing process. So the only thing left where Fujifilm could work on in order to solve the heat-issue are the batteries.

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TESTED: Third Party Fuji Batteries? “Inflated capacity values. Some batteries almost Fraud!”… and the Winner is…?

New Fujifilm NP-W126 Mark2 Batteries Coming !!! (Trusted + Anonymous Source)

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According to a trusted & also an anonymous source, Fujifilm will launch a New Version of the current NP-W126 batteries.

I don’t know if this is the reason, why currently the NP-W126 is marked as Back-Ordered at BHphoto, while AmazonUS just says “usually ships within 1-4 months“. You can still find it on Adorama, but for ridiculous $100!

Message to the anonymous source: feel free to contact me again via rumor box, using a nick-name and sharing again some details from your previous message, so that I know it’s really you, or you can also contact me via email so that we can interact (you can create a fake email account, if you feel more comfortable).

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TESTED: Third Party Fuji Batteries? “Inflated capacity values. Some batteries almost Fraud!”… and the Winner is…?

POLL: Do you want a New Battery for X-Pro2 or keep the same NP-W126 battery of the X-T1 (& CO)?

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We recently discussed the quality of several third party batteries in this post. There are some very good alternatives to the expensive original Fuji batteries, like Patona, Wasabi and the Watson (and more suggestions in the comments). These batteries are small & cheap. I own 4 of them, so I never have to worry about battery life on my X-E2 / X-T1. Problem solved!

But I’ve heard some in the FujiRumors community asking for a new, longer lasting battery for the X-Pro2.

I thought it would be nice to let you vote on this topic. Should the Fuji X-Pro2 feature a new, improved battery, or keep the same Fujifilm NP-W126 battery, so you’ll be able to use the same batteries you already own for the X-T1, X-T10, X-E2 & CO?

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Fujifilm X100VI Officially Recommended Accessories

I got a couple of questions on accessories for the Fujifilm X100VI.

Now, down below I will share the list of officially Fujifilm recommended accessories for Fujifilm X100VI.

Of course there are lots of third party accessories, and in most cases accessories for X100V will also fit X100VI. For example:

But for the purpose of this article we stick with what Fujifilm officially recommends and is also on the official compatibility list.

Officially Recommended X100VI Accessories

Lens accessories

Camera Case

Grip

Power supply

Body accessories

Supported memory card

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RUMOR: This is the Fujifilm X100VI Battery

→No Time to Read or Watch: it’s this battery here

One of the most urgent questions regarding the Fujifilm X100VI is:

will it use the NP-W126S battery or the bigger NP-W235 battery?

Well, today we have the answer.

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