Casio EX-G1 battery and memory questions

[seattleike]

I am ordering camera and want to order extra battery and memory. Does anyone have opinion of OEM vs aftermarket (like techfuel) batteries? Also on micro sdhc memory card. I want 8 gb class 6, but sansdisk doesn't make one. Opinion on other manufacturers or should I go with slower card or less memory?

 

[BHGeorge]

I can't help you with the card question, but as far as batteries: You'll see dire warnings about using aftermarket batteries, particularly from the mfr. of course! However, I have purchased aftermarket batteries on ebay for Pentax Optio, Nikon D-70-D80-D90, Casio Exilim, my phones, and other devices over the past 3 years, and have NEVER had a problem of any kind, even when they shipped direct from China via ebay. I bet some of these batteries come out of the same factories as the OEM. Sometimes the aftermarket battery even has a higher capacity than the OEM. So I would save your $$ for that faster card if you need it.

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BHGeorge