Canon XH batteries / battery thread

Doug Davis · May 2nd, 2007, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Yager

Check that manual. That door comes off.

I tried to pull it off with a screwdriver and hammer... No luck... Just kidding... I don't believe it is suppose to be removed...

David Sayed · May 3rd, 2007, 12:54 AM

I just got the Anton Bauer system for my XL-1. I had a belt mounted Bescor battery that gave decent battery life (maybe 3-4 hours) but it weighed a tonne.
Anyway, I have been using the elipz for the past three days and have been very pleased with it. Now admittedly the XL-1 is a heavier and possibly more power hungry beast than the XH-A1, but the battery pack itself is very lightweight and I didn't feel that it added any weight to the overall rig.
I also really like the fact that I just don't need to worry about running out of juice. As is the case with all external batteries I've used, you lose the battery meter function in the camera and there's no real level indicator on the battery pack itself other than a "have charge" light - I would prefer a Mac-style battery meter on the battery.
The other advantage is being able to run the elipz on-camera light at the same time with no additional battery. The biggest issue I found is that the system uses a stacking power connector and the connector for the light is quite lose. Unfortunately, this has to go in before the camera's dummy battery connector and I found myself unplugging everything inadvertently on a couple of occasions. This is nothing that can't be solved by velcro tape or gaffer tape, but it is in my opinion a design flaw. Power connectors should really be locking.

John L. Miller · May 12th, 2007, 01:07 AM

I am about to purchase an XH A1 as I have sold one of my XL2 cams, I just wondered if someone could tell me if my XL2 batteries will work with the XH A1. What model comes with the A1? Are they interchangeable with the XL2? Thanks.J

Bill Watson · May 12th, 2007, 01:56 AM

The A1 runs on a BP-930G/950G/970G, as does (I believe) the XL2.

Richard Hunter · May 12th, 2007, 02:15 AM

I kept my 2 spare batteries when I sold off my XL2, and am using them with the A1. And the charger that comes with the A1 is the same part number as the XL2 charger.

Richard

Don Palomaki · May 12th, 2007, 12:46 PM

Note that some third party batteries, e.g., some Lenmar LIC 941, may be a very tight fit in the XJ A1 battery compartment, requiring some gaffer tape to pull it out.

John L. Miller · May 12th, 2007, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the replies. J

Don Jones · May 12th, 2007, 05:12 PM

The battery, BP941, from my older GL-1 also slips right in and works fine with my A1. The reason that I tried it was because it looked identical to the extra Li-ion battery that I purchased with my new camera.

Don

Oren Arieli · May 12th, 2007, 11:58 PM

I purchased a 6000mAh aftermarket battery (price was too good to pass up), and thanks to this forum, I knew ahead of time that it would be a tough fit. What I did BEFORE inserting the battery, was to put some thin 'Scotch' type tape across the top and the rear, attaching them so that they create an artificial 'pull-tab' at the rear of the battery. I don't believe it will last a long time, but it makes the battery removal much less stressful. I'm thinking of gluing some sort of pull tab on the back that would fold (so as not to interfere with the battery door). Anyone have other suggestions?

Bill Busby · May 13th, 2007, 02:04 AM

Oren, the scotch tape bit won't last. I did that in the beginning until it just couldn't cut it anymore.

Use a good quality gaffer tape (not duct tape). See pic below.

Bill

Erik Palm · May 16th, 2007, 07:52 AM

Hello Experts!

I wonder if this LED lights takes the same batteries as XH-A1? If not, Swit, or any other light manufacturer, please design one, there is a market!

Kind regards Erik

http://www.swit.co.uk/index.php?cPat...d9354afe7a1808

"S-2010C For Canon Camcorders

S-2010C On Camera LED DV Light for use with Swit S-8945 Batteries and Canon BP Style batteries.
For use with Canon XL1, XL2 and XLH1 Camcorders. Includes the S-7200C Canon Style Battery Mount Adapter."
£264.38 inc VAT

Nate Clarke · May 16th, 2007, 08:39 AM

You'll pay a good deal more for them, but the Litepanels DV Camera Lite Kit allows for the use of Canon batteries.

I just got 2 VidLed Deluxe lights and while they don't use Canon batteries (they have internal batteries) I am more than happy with them. Besides the addition of the Canon battery would only add weight and that kind of defeats the purpose of the A1.

Hernan Vilchez · May 16th, 2007, 09:42 AM

I have the Swit LED S2010 with my A1. Excellent choice. It includes a special device for the A1s battery.

Anyway you will have to check where to handle it (it includes a clamp to attach it to a tripod or camera grip and a thread that i use to attach it to the Multirig).

The battery adds a little weight to the camera, but anyway with the Canon wide angle converter the A1 becomes a difficult camera to use handheld. Thats why i have a Multirig Pro stabilizer. Problem solved!

Matt Jeppsen · May 16th, 2007, 12:10 PM

We reviewed the Varizoom S2000-series LED lights some time ago, I understand they are made by SWIT (same kit, different logo). I love 'em. I have two of the LED kits with Sony battery adapters. Options include Sony, Canon, JVC, or Panasonic battery adapters. Or a simple power tap.

You can get them at B&H for under $380.

Jerry Neal · May 22nd, 2007, 06:51 PM

Hello,

I just purchased the Lenmar LIC941 battery. It slid right into the A1 but now doesn't want to come back out. Any suggestions? Is this battery really not intended for this camera?

May 3rd, 2007, 12:54 AM	#197
David Sayed Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 35	elipz with XL-1 I just got the Anton Bauer system for my XL-1. I had a belt mounted Bescor battery that gave decent battery life (maybe 3-4 hours) but it weighed a tonne. Anyway, I have been using the elipz for the past three days and have been very pleased with it. Now admittedly the XL-1 is a heavier and possibly more power hungry beast than the XH-A1, but the battery pack itself is very lightweight and I didn't feel that it added any weight to the overall rig. I also really like the fact that I just don't need to worry about running out of juice. As is the case with all external batteries I've used, you lose the battery meter function in the camera and there's no real level indicator on the battery pack itself other than a "have charge" light - I would prefer a Mac-style battery meter on the battery. The other advantage is being able to run the elipz on-camera light at the same time with no additional battery. The biggest issue I found is that the system uses a stacking power connector and the connector for the light is quite lose. Unfortunately, this has to go in before the camera's dummy battery connector and I found myself unplugging everything inadvertently on a couple of occasions. This is nothing that can't be solved by velcro tape or gaffer tape, but it is in my opinion a design flaw. Power connectors should really be locking.

May 12th, 2007, 01:07 AM	#198
John L. Miller Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 260	Silly Battery question I am about to purchase an XH A1 as I have sold one of my XL2 cams, I just wondered if someone could tell me if my XL2 batteries will work with the XH A1. What model comes with the A1? Are they interchangeable with the XL2? Thanks.J

May 12th, 2007, 12:46 PM	#201
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Note that some third party batteries, e.g., some Lenmar LIC 941, may be a very tight fit in the XJ A1 battery compartment, requiring some gaffer tape to pull it out. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

May 12th, 2007, 11:58 PM	#204
Oren Arieli Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 919	Aftermarket battery warning I purchased a 6000mAh aftermarket battery (price was too good to pass up), and thanks to this forum, I knew ahead of time that it would be a tough fit. What I did BEFORE inserting the battery, was to put some thin 'Scotch' type tape across the top and the rear, attaching them so that they create an artificial 'pull-tab' at the rear of the battery. I don't believe it will last a long time, but it makes the battery removal much less stressful. I'm thinking of gluing some sort of pull tab on the back that would fold (so as not to interfere with the battery door). Anyone have other suggestions?

May 13th, 2007, 02:04 AM	#205
Bill Busby Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 959	Oren, the scotch tape bit won't last. I did that in the beginning until it just couldn't cut it anymore. Use a good quality gaffer tape (not duct tape). See pic below. Bill Attached Thumbnails

May 12th, 2007, 01:56 AM	#199
Bill Watson Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noosa Queensland Australia Posts: 248	The A1 runs on a BP-930G/950G/970G, as does (I believe) the XL2.

May 12th, 2007, 02:15 AM	#200
Richard Hunter Trustee Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lipa City Batangas, Philippines Posts: 1,110	I kept my 2 spare batteries when I sold off my XL2, and am using them with the A1. And the charger that comes with the A1 is the same part number as the XL2 charger. Richard

May 12th, 2007, 03:14 PM	#202
John L. Miller Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 260	Thanks for the replies. J

May 12th, 2007, 05:12 PM	#203
Don Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 41	The battery, BP941, from my older GL-1 also slips right in and works fine with my A1. The reason that I tried it was because it looked identical to the extra Li-ion battery that I purchased with my new camera. Don

May 16th, 2007, 07:52 AM	#206
Erik Palm Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 64	On camera light that accepts XH-A1 batteries? Hello Experts! I wonder if this LED lights takes the same batteries as XH-A1? If not, Swit, or any other light manufacturer, please design one, there is a market! Kind regards Erik http://www.swit.co.uk/index.php?cPat...d9354afe7a1808 "S-2010C For Canon Camcorders S-2010C On Camera LED DV Light for use with Swit S-8945 Batteries and Canon BP Style batteries. For use with Canon XL1, XL2 and XLH1 Camcorders. Includes the S-7200C Canon Style Battery Mount Adapter." £264.38 inc VAT

May 16th, 2007, 08:39 AM	#207
Nate Clarke Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 39	You'll pay a good deal more for them, but the Litepanels DV Camera Lite Kit allows for the use of Canon batteries. I just got 2 VidLed Deluxe lights and while they don't use Canon batteries (they have internal batteries) I am more than happy with them. Besides the addition of the Canon battery would only add weight and that kind of defeats the purpose of the A1.

May 16th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#208
Hernan Vilchez Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 135	I have the Swit LED S2010 with my A1. Excellent choice. It includes a special device for the A1s battery. Anyway you will have to check where to handle it (it includes a clamp to attach it to a tripod or camera grip and a thread that i use to attach it to the Multirig). The battery adds a little weight to the camera, but anyway with the Canon wide angle converter the A1 becomes a difficult camera to use handheld. Thats why i have a Multirig Pro stabilizer. Problem solved!

May 16th, 2007, 12:10 PM	#209
Matt Jeppsen Trustee Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 1,425	Varizoom ~ SWIT We reviewed the Varizoom S2000-series LED lights some time ago, I understand they are made by SWIT (same kit, different logo). I love 'em. I have two of the LED kits with Sony battery adapters. Options include Sony, Canon, JVC, or Panasonic battery adapters. Or a simple power tap. You can get them at B&H for under $380.

May 22nd, 2007, 06:51 PM	#210
Jerry Neal Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 121	Lenmar LIC941 Battery Stuck in my A1... Hello, I just purchased the Lenmar LIC941 battery. It slid right into the A1 but now doesn't want to come back out. Any suggestions? Is this battery really not intended for this camera?