GL2 & XM2 Battery / Batteries

Imran Zaidi · October 15th, 2003, 10:56 AM

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!

Phillip Coolman · October 15th, 2003, 05:04 PM

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

David Woodland · October 15th, 2003, 05:49 PM

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.

Aaron Koolen · October 15th, 2003, 05:59 PM

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

Ken Tanaka · October 15th, 2003, 07:49 PM

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.

Dany Nativel · October 15th, 2003, 09:58 PM

I bought 2 BP941-like (5500mAh) from Sabah Oceanic more than a year ago.
They sell them now for $38 each.
I always run out of tape or light before camera battery ;)

http://www.sabahoceanic.com/vcanon.html

Dany

Emilio Olivares · October 16th, 2003, 12:21 AM

Hello everyone, well this is my first post....

I recently purchased some batteries from http://www.batteryvalues.com. They were a lot cheaper than the ones from canon, and after a weeks use, they seem to work ok. Will need to see overall life.

Here is the complete link if anyones interested !
http://www.batteryvalues.com/modelselect.asp?Model=1466302

good luck....

David Bohn · October 16th, 2003, 08:12 PM

I just got a Lenmar 941 5500mah for my GL2 from here http://www.aaxes.net/products.mpl?act=pd&id=2002-07-15_3738&ref=pgrab for $56.95, quick service, no problems. I haven't tried the Power 2000's (945) from B&H , I figure I'll get another lenmar as this one run's almost forever (but still can't match a Sony :~( .)

Jason Casey · October 17th, 2003, 01:49 PM

Thank's guys, now I have lots of options, all cheaper than the ones direct from Canon.

Alex Dunn · October 17th, 2003, 02:08 PM

AtBatt.com has the best I've seen, and you can get the 7-8 hour batt for $74.99. They also have a car/home rapid charger for $34.99 and FREE SHIPPING!

I bought two about a year ago and I've never had a problem.

Jason Casey · November 11th, 2003, 10:04 AM

Just looking through E-bay and I was wondering if anyone here has used these batteries for the GL2 and has any positive or negative comments about them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=48516

Thanks.

Vince Skinner · November 11th, 2003, 11:02 AM

I'm have used that that type, but I've seen them at walmart before. If they are 8 hour batteries, they are usually large bricks. That one doesn't appear to be "brick like". Hope that helps.

Bud Kuenzli · November 13th, 2003, 07:20 PM

i have similar third party 5500 mAh batteries for my gl2 that work just great. I don't know this vendor or this particular battery but Canon asked an incredible price for their larger capacity batteries so buying such third party batteries is generally a very good deal.

Bob Benkosky · November 16th, 2003, 01:58 AM

If you want really good batteries, check ebay for Batt_inc , they are really cheap and really effective. I bought 2 of them already and they work perfectly and long. I'm not sure about 8 hours, but Canon claims 3 hours max on their 945 I think. Maybe 8 hours of simply watching tapes...who knows. I've never timed the battery anyhow, but I've never had to change the big boys out while filming unless it was a different day without the full charge.

Jason Casey · November 17th, 2003, 12:29 PM

Thanks guys, I'm still kind of wary to buy them. I was hoping for someone who has purchased them and used them for a while and said they were OK. It took me a long time to save up for my GL2 and I don't want to ruin it by getting a cheap battery and having it cause some damage to the camera (not sure if that is even possible or not)

October 15th, 2003, 05:04 PM	#77
Phillip Coolman New Boot Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conestoga, Pa., USA Posts: 12	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

October 15th, 2003, 05:59 PM	#79
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	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 __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

October 15th, 2003, 07:49 PM	#80
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	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. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 17th, 2003, 01:49 PM	#84
Jason Casey Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 93	Thank's guys, now I have lots of options, all cheaper than the ones direct from Canon. __________________ Jason Casey www.jcmediaservices.com www.kickbacktracks.com Royalty Free Video Production Loops!

November 11th, 2003, 10:04 AM	#86
Jason Casey Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 93	Anybody use these batteries for GL2?? Just looking through E-bay and I was wondering if anyone here has used these batteries for the GL2 and has any positive or negative comments about them. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=48516 Thanks. __________________ Jason Casey www.jcmediaservices.com www.kickbacktracks.com Royalty Free Video Production Loops!

October 15th, 2003, 10:56 AM	#76
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	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!

October 15th, 2003, 05:49 PM	#78
David Woodland Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ky Posts: 54	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.

October 15th, 2003, 09:58 PM	#81
Dany Nativel Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 106	I bought 2 BP941-like (5500mAh) from Sabah Oceanic more than a year ago. They sell them now for $38 each. I always run out of tape or light before camera battery ;) http://www.sabahoceanic.com/vcanon.html Dany

October 16th, 2003, 12:21 AM	#82
Emilio Olivares New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Monterrey. Mexico Posts: 20	Hello everyone, well this is my first post.... I recently purchased some batteries from http://www.batteryvalues.com. They were a lot cheaper than the ones from canon, and after a weeks use, they seem to work ok. Will need to see overall life. Here is the complete link if anyones interested ! http://www.batteryvalues.com/modelselect.asp?Model=1466302 good luck....

October 16th, 2003, 08:12 PM	#83
David Bohn Tourist Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4	I just got a Lenmar 941 5500mah for my GL2 from here http://www.aaxes.net/products.mpl?act=pd&id=2002-07-15_3738&ref=pgrab for $56.95, quick service, no problems. I haven't tried the Power 2000's (945) from B&H , I figure I'll get another lenmar as this one run's almost forever (but still can't match a Sony :~( .)

October 17th, 2003, 02:08 PM	#85
Alex Dunn Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 202	AtBatt.com has the best I've seen, and you can get the 7-8 hour batt for $74.99. They also have a car/home rapid charger for $34.99 and FREE SHIPPING! I bought two about a year ago and I've never had a problem.

November 11th, 2003, 11:02 AM	#87
Vince Skinner Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Woods Cross Posts: 32	I'm have used that that type, but I've seen them at walmart before. If they are 8 hour batteries, they are usually large bricks. That one doesn't appear to be "brick like". Hope that helps.

November 13th, 2003, 07:20 PM	#88
Bud Kuenzli Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 197	similar i have similar third party 5500 mAh batteries for my gl2 that work just great. I don't know this vendor or this particular battery but Canon asked an incredible price for their larger capacity batteries so buying such third party batteries is generally a very good deal. __________________ on the Internet, when you get where you're going you still don't know where you are

November 16th, 2003, 01:58 AM	#89
Bob Benkosky Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lake Park, Florida Posts: 202	If you want really good batteries, check ebay for Batt_inc , they are really cheap and really effective. I bought 2 of them already and they work perfectly and long. I'm not sure about 8 hours, but Canon claims 3 hours max on their 945 I think. Maybe 8 hours of simply watching tapes...who knows. I've never timed the battery anyhow, but I've never had to change the big boys out while filming unless it was a different day without the full charge. __________________ http://www.veoh.com/channels/filmmaker My clips and films.

November 17th, 2003, 12:29 PM	#90
Jason Casey Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 93	Thanks guys, I'm still kind of wary to buy them. I was hoping for someone who has purchased them and used them for a while and said they were OK. It took me a long time to save up for my GL2 and I don't want to ruin it by getting a cheap battery and having it cause some damage to the camera (not sure if that is even possible or not) __________________ Jason Casey www.jcmediaservices.com www.kickbacktracks.com Royalty Free Video Production Loops!