Bob- I haven't tried those batteries, but I have bought some cheapies by Ambico... I think. They were about $30 each, and have been fairly reliable for the past 2 years. They do die down after an hour with the LCD going on the GL1, and seem to be showing a memory problem, but still work fine.

HELP! - 7.2v AND 7.4v Batteries???
 

I've just recieved my HL945 5550mAh supplementary battery. On the same manufacturers battery - Canon Type - the battery is rated at 7.2v, on the packaging of the supp batt it too says HL-945 7.2v 5550mAh -BUT, but, but . . . on the label on the underside of the supp batt it says 7.4v. Will this make any difference? The manufacturer of the batteries who supplies my supplier has informed him that this is a misprint label problem, and I'm not to worry.

The XM2 manual rates the cammy at 7.2 volt too. I've also read posts here on the "battery thread" that Aaron is using 7.4 volt supplementary batteries:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5290&perpage=15&pagenumber=4

Any takers on this one?

HELP!

Grazie

You should be OK. A fully charged Li ion battery actually puts out about 8.3 volts for a while.

TNX Don!
 

Don! You're a star! - Thanks - So it peaks at 8.3volts? Now THAT I can understand. - It would have been nice if the manual made some reference to this - yeah? It would stop a NumbNutz like me from getting into a panic . . . . ;-)

Regards,

Grazie

Working!
 

Don, charged-up 7.4v - loaded it - powered up cammy - and NO cammy didn't blow-up!

TNX

Grazie

Car battery charger for XM2
 

Does anyone know where I can get one. I've tried some shops here in the UK but they all seem to need to order it in. This wouldn't be a problem but I'm going to the US on Monday where I'll be filming a road trip documentry for a game we're making. Seeing as there's a lot of people from the US here does anyone know of a good place that may sell these. I'll be travelling from the south up North to Salt Lake then West to LA. We're be stopping off at a lot of states so I'm guessing I'll come across a lot of electrical stores.
Also do I have to get the official Canon charger or would some electrical store sell one that would works just as well?


Thanks in advance


peter B

Hiyah!

Just got my HL954 battery off them. Here's their website with Canon CHargers inc Car CHargers - yeah:

http://fotosense.co.uk/canon_video_power.html

Also try Lehamanns - official Canon parts UK 01782413611

Regards

Grazie

Excellent cheers for that Grazie I'll give em a go

Gotta place for a small one to the States? PLease!!!

Grazie

Just rang them and not only have they got the charger but they've also got the big battery I was after.
And to top it off they can have them here by Friday.

Nice one Grazie!


Peter

Well if you can fit in a rucksack you're welcome to come.

Oh Brilliant!!!

Smashing stuff - Now look out for that Yellow Royal Mail Card non-delivery card. My chumps in London didn't leave me one!! Check to make sure if it getting delvered make sure:

1 - You get a Recorded Delvery Number from Fotosense

2 - Do you know your local Royal Mail delivery point? And phone number?

3 - Did you get the HL 945 [ see my thread here abouts] ?

Brill - Grazie

Nah - I'm a wee bit bigger than a rucksack - only travel 1st Class inside suitcases ;-)

Grazie

I'll get it delivered to the office that way someone should be in. We've also got a Post Office next door so hopefully if someone does miss it, it will end up there.
Thanks for the warning though.


Peter

Cut some holes in the rucksack and make out you're one of those novelty bags from the Disney store that you see the kids wearing.

"A HandBAg!!" - "Yes, in the left luggage office of Worthing Railway Station!"

yuck yuck yuck . . . . .

Being fussy will get you know where

. . aint that "no where" not "know where" - ;-)

Canon Battery
 

I've been currently looking through ebay to get a the Canon BP-945 battery, and all I can find is imported brands. Has anyone ever used these and if so, is the quality worse? Would it be safer to get the authentic canon battery or would it be safe to go with the import? Any help would be greatly appreciated. (Use on a GL2, which I'll hopefully get in a few days.)

I'm using two import batteries that I got off eBay for just over $40, shipped. They run long and well. If I only get half the useful life of Canon's batteries, I'm still coming out ahead.

Edit: That is $40 a piece.

These guys batteries seem to work fine too -
http://www.sabahoceanic.com/

no problem
 

I am using two of the 3700Mah batteries from Sabah and I have a 5500 on order from another ebay store. I think I paid less than 40 for this new 5500 and the retail is something like 140 for a big canon brand so I can replace this almost 4 times before I've "lost" money. they may not be as high a quality and may not last as long, but I'm guessing they'll last almost as long and I think they are a great deal so I don't even think about ordering canon batteries. Currently my two 3rd party Sabah batteries are doing great.

Well, I just won a bid for a BP-945 battery from eagle imports off ebay for $30 with 6 dollars shipping (the battery that lasts 3 hours). Thanks for all the help and replies, hopefully my battery will come out just as good.

Hmmm. I'm just using the bp-915 that came with my gl2 and 2 energizer batteries that are about 2-3 hours each. So I have more than enough battery power for filming rollerblading each day.

I ordered 3 of those batts. from eBay. Gotta say that I love them. Used 1 for 2 days of shooting and then to review 45 min of the tape on a tv.

I had the LCD open most of the time, the Vi3 light on for 1 hour one night and a Senni mic.

Sill at 1/2. Im impressed. Don't even need to use another one yet.

The batteries from eagle imports are great! I've ordered 2 bp945's from them. They run long and I have had no problems. Plus they're local. It's a lot better than paying 100$+ for the same battery.

V

https://secure.xl1s.com/cgi-bin/shop...=9070334.18928

Anyone think the bottom battery is any good?

Thanks

Hanel - £60!
 

I've equiv. BP945 - HL945 - check out this site:

www.fotosense.co.uk/hahnel_batteries_canon.html

I've got 2 of these. I've used only one on a full wedding shoot. PLUS the use of the VL3. I left its chum in the bag all day.

Check out the HL945 discount on 2 of these "puppies". Also make sure the price is inc taxes and p+p!!!

Grazie

eagleimports
 

I have purchased two of the 5500 batteries from Eagle Imports ( I bought them a few months apart) for about $35 including shipping (each) and they seem just fine. I found them on ebay but they have a web site too. I can't say much other than the price is as good as Sabah and they batteries appear to be fine for now.

I also bough 2 batteries from eagle imports. I bought them about a month ago. They're still going strong. For the price I would go with them.

V

BP-945 battery pack...too big for comfortably using the viewfinder?
 

Just wanted to see if anyone uses the BP-945 battery pack with the GL2, and if so, is it too big for the viewfinder to be used comfortably? The BP-945 appears to be fairly long, so I'm wondering if it's difficult or uncomfortable to position your eye/face behind the viewfinder with a BP-945 connected to the camera. Thanks!

I use the generic equivalent of the BP 945. It's the same size and weight.

Yes, it is bigger and did take some getting used to, but I don't even realize now it's in the way.

I actually like the added weight of that bigger battery to help hand hold the camera a little steadier.

You can run the GL2 all day on one of those things too.

Mike Avery

Not at all, as Mike said, you'll become used to it and not even notice it after a short amount of time. I've been using it for about 5 months and I've never had a problem with it getting in the way.

I actually prefer using the big batteries. It gives me another point for stabilization. I rest my cheek right on the battery and that positions it perfectly away from the viewfinder. It is great from someone with glasses, because it keeps the pressure off of the eyeglasses.

Alternative batteries for GL2? Aaron??
 

In a earlier post someone mentioned (Aaron Koolen) some alternatives to the Canon batteries that are good, cheaper, and won't ruin your camera. Can you give me some links of which batteries they are and where to buy them??

Thanks

I myself use the batteries offered from http://www.studio1productions.com. I use the equivalent of the BP-945, their LIC-941. This battery is 5500mAh, as opposed to the Canon BP-945, which is 4500mAh. Which is supposed to indicate longer battery life. I have not done conclusive tests on this, however.

But rest assured this is a good battery that lasts very long even with steady LCD usage, and will not blow up your camcorder!

Alternative batteries for GL2
 

I purchased a Lenmar LIC941 battery
from Zotz Digital (One of this sites sponsors). It is a 5500mah battery. I have used it at 2 weddings and it works great. Costs much less than the Canon version

www.zotzdigital.com

Phil

anyone know about energizer batteries. I purchased a few of those way back. Like the 2 hour ones and they seem to be working quite well. Although sometimes after I charge it fully it says I only have 1/4th battery left. Weird, anyway, later.

I got the Power200 version of the BP945

Site sponsor, B&H have it here

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh6/con...&Q=&sku=227259

It's been a fine battery for the 11 months I've had it so far. It lasts forever - couldn't give you an exact time, several hours.

The only thing I don't like and I'm not sure this is a battery issues as it might be an XM2 issue, is that the life indicator isn't the most accurate, in that after a short while the first "notch" will disappear and the thing might look like it's sitting on half for an eternity. Have no other experience to see whether this is normal or not.

Cheers
Aaron

I second Aaron's recommendation. I have quite a few of the Power 2000's and they've had excellent longevity.

The Lenmars are also an excellent brand with a good reputation.