New battery XA10

Chip Gallo · January 12th, 2012, 10:03 AM

I have a HF-G10 that runs fine with this extended life battery:

Canon BP-827 Fully Decoded Compatible Battery | L.A. Color Online

I have also used Taki's batteries on HV20 and HV40 cameras with no trouble.

Stephen Sobel · January 12th, 2012, 01:00 PM

I agree with those saying stick with the Canon batteries. While a number of people have done fine with alternatives, that is not always the case. Why take a chance?

Mark Ormesher · January 15th, 2012, 06:34 AM

Thanks for the link Chip.

So you get full battery info, remaining time as well as the battery indicator?

G. Lee Gordon · January 15th, 2012, 08:19 PM

I disagree with those who say to avoid the "knock off" batteries. For those who are on a tight budget they are a dream. You can get 10 knock off batteries for the cost of one Canon in some instances! Who cares if you cant read the info. 10 batteries. Just change it out. If you even think you may be running low just change it. You have 10 batteries!

When you want to step up your game my humble opinion is still not to buy the Canon batteries. I would buy a knock off Canon battery adapter that plugs into the wall ($15). And for when you need portability pick up some used Anton Bauer Dionic 90's(you'll probably only need one).and an adapter/gold plate,etc.

In the end it's whatever works best for you. That just happens to be what works best for me.

Chip Gallo · January 17th, 2012, 11:39 AM

It functions like a Canon branded battery. I try to carry replacement components for anything that could fail, so I have a 2nd charged battery on hand in the field. I also have power supplies and extension cords with me and can get the equipment powered that way. On the mud bog shoot this past summer (over 5 hours) I plugged into an APC SmartUPS 750 for the last hour, while the 2nd camera op was charging his other battery with a cigarette lighter adapter to keep going.

It just annoys me to pay 3 or 4 times as much for the branded extended charge battery from Canon.

Mark Goodsell · January 20th, 2012, 06:23 PM

The Wasabi batteries you can buy from Amazon work just fine with all the memory and battery feedback. Plus you get the nice wall charger that also works in the car (nice bonus).

Jeff Hinson · January 21st, 2012, 04:12 AM

I purchased TWO of the Wasabi batteries via Amazon for my XA10..works perfectly so far. I can't say how they will hold up over time, but others on the forum have been using them for a long time.

good luck,
Jeff

January 12th, 2012, 10:03 AM	#16
Chip Gallo Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV USA Posts: 164	Re: New battery XA10 I have a HF-G10 that runs fine with this extended life battery: Canon BP-827 Fully Decoded Compatible Battery \| L.A. Color Online I have also used Taki's batteries on HV20 and HV40 cameras with no trouble. __________________ * http://www.vimeo.com/chipgallo *

January 12th, 2012, 01:00 PM	#17
Stephen Sobel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 408	Re: New battery XA10 I agree with those saying stick with the Canon batteries. While a number of people have done fine with alternatives, that is not always the case. Why take a chance?

January 15th, 2012, 06:34 AM	#18
Mark Ormesher New Boot Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: London, England Posts: 10	Re: New battery XA10 Thanks for the link Chip. So you get full battery info, remaining time as well as the battery indicator?

January 15th, 2012, 08:19 PM	#19
G. Lee Gordon Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 431	Re: New battery XA10 I disagree with those who say to avoid the "knock off" batteries. For those who are on a tight budget they are a dream. You can get 10 knock off batteries for the cost of one Canon in some instances! Who cares if you cant read the info. 10 batteries. Just change it out. If you even think you may be running low just change it. You have 10 batteries! When you want to step up your game my humble opinion is still not to buy the Canon batteries. I would buy a knock off Canon battery adapter that plugs into the wall ($15). And for when you need portability pick up some used Anton Bauer Dionic 90's(you'll probably only need one).and an adapter/gold plate,etc. In the end it's whatever works best for you. That just happens to be what works best for me. __________________ "Get Er Done!!!"

January 17th, 2012, 11:39 AM	#20
Chip Gallo Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV USA Posts: 164	Re: New battery XA10 It functions like a Canon branded battery. I try to carry replacement components for anything that could fail, so I have a 2nd charged battery on hand in the field. I also have power supplies and extension cords with me and can get the equipment powered that way. On the mud bog shoot this past summer (over 5 hours) I plugged into an APC SmartUPS 750 for the last hour, while the 2nd camera op was charging his other battery with a cigarette lighter adapter to keep going. It just annoys me to pay 3 or 4 times as much for the branded extended charge battery from Canon. __________________ * http://www.vimeo.com/chipgallo * Last edited by Chip Gallo; January 17th, 2012 at 11:41 AM. Reason: add details

January 20th, 2012, 06:23 PM	#21
Mark Goodsell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: WI Posts: 367	Re: New battery XA10 The Wasabi batteries you can buy from Amazon work just fine with all the memory and battery feedback. Plus you get the nice wall charger that also works in the car (nice bonus). __________________ Mark Goodsell

January 21st, 2012, 04:12 AM	#22
Jeff Hinson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Down South, IN Posts: 422	Re: New battery XA10 I purchased TWO of the Wasabi batteries via Amazon for my XA10..works perfectly so far. I can't say how they will hold up over time, but others on the forum have been using them for a long time. good luck, Jeff