3rd party XHa1s battery safe at DVinfo.net

James Fryer · April 5th, 2011, 08:52 AM

Hi all,

I'm looking into getting a second battery for the XHA1s - possibly the BP-970G which I believe has the most/longest power.

Official Canon ones are about £250, but third party ones are about £25.

Given the price of the third party ones I'm not worried about slightly lower performance, but do I risk doing any damage to my camera by using non-official-Canon batteries?

Any help appreciated! Thanks

Janson Williams · April 8th, 2011, 03:29 PM

I have several third party batteries and all is well. Funny enough, my two Canon batteries seem to not hold a charge as long as the generic brands. hmmmmm

Bill Watson · April 9th, 2011, 03:17 PM

There are a lot of third party batteries out there. The problem seems to be finding a reputable manufacturer. I use a third party battery in my XHA1 and in my old Panasonic. Had no problem at all over the last five years or so.
I can't recall who I got them from online. That info is lost in the archives and the batteries are unbranded. Damn nuisance as I should have kept a record for future reference. Hopefully some of the other forum members can chip in with recommended seller/manufacturer details.

Nancy Fleming · April 16th, 2011, 11:20 AM

hi, I have bought and used plenty of non-Canon batteries in my XH-a1s from this site and find they are all reliable without a problem.

L.A. Color Online | Photo/Video Gear Products

good luck!
ps. he even sells add-on lights (comer) which use the same battery. convenient.

Bryce Comer · April 16th, 2011, 01:35 PM

I too have a couple of generic brand batteries i use with my A1 & haven't had any issues at all.

Scott Clements · April 17th, 2011, 10:21 PM

I purchased a couple used batteries last year and they worked fine...then I purchased a new battery for an emergency situation...Box just says "Digital Video Battery"...it has easily been the best battery of the 5 I have. A smaller one, but the charge lasts longer than the Canon "Large" size batteries.

Stany Hermans · April 21st, 2011, 10:30 AM

The Lenmar BP 970G batteries are a good alternative. No issues at all and they're a lot cheaper (about 80€).

Laurence Scott · April 21st, 2011, 11:59 AM

I've been using a Lenmar brand 3rd party battery without a problem for the last 2 years

April 5th, 2011, 08:52 AM	#1
James Fryer New Boot Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 24	3rd party XHa1s battery safe Hi all, I'm looking into getting a second battery for the XHA1s - possibly the BP-970G which I believe has the most/longest power. Official Canon ones are about £250, but third party ones are about £25. Given the price of the third party ones I'm not worried about slightly lower performance, but do I risk doing any damage to my camera by using non-official-Canon batteries? Any help appreciated! Thanks

April 8th, 2011, 03:29 PM	#2
Janson Williams Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 101	Re: 3rd party XHa1s battery safe I have several third party batteries and all is well. Funny enough, my two Canon batteries seem to not hold a charge as long as the generic brands. hmmmmm

April 9th, 2011, 03:17 PM	#3
Bill Watson Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noosa Queensland Australia Posts: 248	Re: 3rd party XHa1s battery safe There are a lot of third party batteries out there. The problem seems to be finding a reputable manufacturer. I use a third party battery in my XHA1 and in my old Panasonic. Had no problem at all over the last five years or so. I can't recall who I got them from online. That info is lost in the archives and the batteries are unbranded. Damn nuisance as I should have kept a record for future reference. Hopefully some of the other forum members can chip in with recommended seller/manufacturer details.

April 16th, 2011, 11:20 AM	#4
Nancy Fleming New Boot Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milford NH Posts: 15	Re: 3rd party XHa1s battery safe hi, I have bought and used plenty of non-Canon batteries in my XH-a1s from this site and find they are all reliable without a problem. L.A. Color Online \| Photo/Video Gear Products good luck! ps. he even sells add-on lights (comer) which use the same battery. convenient.

April 16th, 2011, 01:35 PM	#5
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: 3rd party XHa1s battery safe I too have a couple of generic brand batteries i use with my A1 & haven't had any issues at all. __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

April 17th, 2011, 10:21 PM	#6
Scott Clements New Boot Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 5	Re: 3rd party XHa1s battery safe I purchased a couple used batteries last year and they worked fine...then I purchased a new battery for an emergency situation...Box just says "Digital Video Battery"...it has easily been the best battery of the 5 I have. A smaller one, but the charge lasts longer than the Canon "Large" size batteries.

April 21st, 2011, 10:30 AM	#7
Stany Hermans New Boot Join Date: May 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 14	Re: 3rd party XHa1s battery safe The Lenmar BP 970G batteries are a good alternative. No issues at all and they're a lot cheaper (about 80€).

April 21st, 2011, 11:59 AM	#8
Laurence Scott Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 61	Re: 3rd party XHa1s battery safe I've been using a Lenmar brand 3rd party battery without a problem for the last 2 years