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Battery for samsung EX2F

Started Jul 31, 2020 | Discussions
moji Regular Member • Posts: 167
Battery for samsung EX2F

I bought a used EX2F, the original battery was almost impossible to take out, it had 'swelled'. I learned it happens when the battery is charged  inside the camera. The camera I bought didn't come with a charger, so I ordered an off brand charger and two extra batteries off Ebay. The charger could not hold the battery and was useless. The batteries work but they are very fast off power and should be charged again.
I wonder if someone has a suggestion for a better alternative, thanks.

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Isola Verde
Isola Verde Forum Pro • Posts: 10,630
Re: Battery for samsung EX2F

As far as chargers go, particularly for a multi-camera family, I'd recommend looking at this convenient device...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hahnel-Unipal-Universal-Battery-Charger/dp/B009LM3V5E/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=unipal+plus&qid=1596261470&s=electronics&sr=1-1

... the full description is.... " Unipal Plus All In One Universal Charger for iPhone, Tablet, DSLR, Game Console & DSLR - AA/AAA & Ni-MH Battery Travel Charger with EU & UK Adapter, LCD Display & Fine Adjustment Wheels by Hahnel "

I was sent one with a used camera from a shop that had "bought-in" without a charger, and it's been very useful... with a handy meter for showing the level of charge. A bit too large for travel use, but will work for just about any battery!

Max output seems to be 1000 mA, so not a fast charger - but correspondingly less likely to cause damage, swelling etc to your batteries!

[There's also a version thay has a built-in Power Bank - sold as the "Hähnel UniPal Extra Charger"]
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Of the batteries available from Amazon UK here in Britain, the brands I'd be happiest buying are...

ChiliPower, about £12 [I've two of theirs for my Lumixes that have been fine for ages!]

Patona, about same price - another maker I've used, for a different Lumix.

Or one that appears to be the Samsung original SLB10A - but selling at about twice the price of the above.
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Hope you get it sorted!

Peter

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Marc-LZ Junior Member • Posts: 42
Re: Battery for samsung EX2F

Hi, I use a Pearstone battery and a DigiPower charger for my TL500. Good luck, Marc.

Francis E Senior Member • Posts: 2,129
Re: Battery for samsung EX2F

moji wrote:

it had 'swelled'. I learned it happens when the battery is charged inside the camera.

I've never come across that and I've been charging the battery inside my Ex1 (as well as other cameras) for at least 10 years. Like you, I've just acquired a used EX2F and have been charging regularly in camera.

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OP moji Regular Member • Posts: 167
Re: Battery for samsung EX2F

Thank you very much for your detailed response. Yes, I've got the answer I needed.

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