For use with my Sigma DP3 Merrill I early August ordered me three of these batteries on Amazon by the manufacturer. All three batteries are suitable as the original, that are easy to use and jump when the lock is released, just out. With experience of present after about 5 times recharge the batteries I can only say that the VHBW batteries the original batteries are equivalent in terms of power output forth. For a fraction of the price. Charging with the original charger without problems. The charge indicator on the camera functions as the original battery. With a total of 5 batteries, the 2 originals and 3 VHBW batteries, even a full-day photo is possible with the DP3.