Canon XH batteries / battery thread

Amish Solanki · March 19th, 2009, 10:07 AM

Anyone know a good Canadian dealer to pickup these batteries from? I would prefer a 950 as the 970 is pretty heavy when it comes to using it on a glidecam.

Ayesha Khan · March 26th, 2009, 08:18 AM

hi there.

is it okay to buy batteries from the USA? They work out cheaper and i'll be going there in a couple of months.

Marc Theiler · July 15th, 2009, 12:20 AM

I am leaving for a backcountry trip where I may be up to 30 days without being able to recharge any batteries. I have the Canon XH-A1 and I am looking for extra batteries.
I tried reading several pages on this thread and came away with nothing. So I would like a direct response and some advice. I sincerely appreciate it.

I am looking for roughly 4 additional 970 type batteries. I am leaning heavily toward brand X batteries because they are much cheaper. I've heard about the fitting problems, so I would like an off brand battery that fits properly and would work flawlessly in my XH-A1.

Also, will these batteries fit in the stock Canon charger or do I need to purchase a separate charter, if I need to buy a separate charger are they easy to obtain online?

Appreciate it guys!!!

Taky Cheung · July 15th, 2009, 11:04 PM

I have off brand BP970G batteries for sale and standard wallplug charger.

L.A. Color Shop | BP-970G Canon Compatible High Capacity Battery

I myself also use these batteries for my two XH-A1 and 6 of these batteries for a full day wedding shot. Each one last about 3 to 3.5 hours per charge continuous shooting with LCD on. It's been 2 years now and I can say the batteries are still holding charge very well. I'm very happy with the result. Best is, it's way cheaper than the original Canon brand.

Bill Busby · July 15th, 2009, 11:51 PM

I bought one of these from Taky about a year ago and I've had zero problems. I consistently get around 4 hrs per full charge, PLUS they fit like they should.

Marc Theiler · July 16th, 2009, 01:12 PM

Thanks,

I ordered 3 today.

Stephen F. Bodi · August 19th, 2009, 10:56 PM

I just recently joined the forums here. I haven't read through the entire battery forum thread so I don't know if someone else mentioned this . I buy batteries from batteryvalues.com they have pretty good prices on high quality off brand batteries .

Colin McDonald · September 22nd, 2009, 10:08 AM

Anyone who got their XH-A1 in 2006 care to comment on how the original Canon batteries are bearing up? I haven't noticed any dropoff in performance of mine yet (nearly two years) but I have a BP-970G in addition to the supplied one, and have a limited number of charge cycles. When do you think replacement will be required (and I'll fix a mortgage to get another Canon BP-970G).

Taky Cheung · September 22nd, 2009, 10:14 AM

I have been using the 4 third party BP-970G that I am selling since 2007 (using GL2). L.A. Color Shop | BP-970G Canon Compatible High Capacity Battery Consider I have about 30 to 40 weddings a year. They still hold charger very well. The Canon brand BP-970G is just way too expensive.

Bill Pryor · September 22nd, 2009, 10:25 AM

I got mine in 2006 and bought a second battery a few months later, same smaller one as the original. Both are still in perfect condition with no apparent dropoff in shelf life or service time.

Colin McDonald · September 22nd, 2009, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taky Cheung

The Canon brand BP-970G is just way too expensive.

Nonsense, my boy. Just look at this great deal from Samuel King "Intelligent IT Solutions":

Quote:

Manufacturer: Canon
Manufacturer Part # 0972B002AA

£386.23 inc VAT
£335.85 exc VAT

(335.85 British pounds sterling = 544.24 US dollars)

:-)

Hameed Aabid · April 12th, 2010, 01:15 AM

Yesterday I went to Michaels on Elizebeth street in Melbourne to get some pricing on batteries. They quote me some ridiculous amount for BP-950. Over 250.

Is there any problem with a replacement batteries? I found some for AU$50 or so on online shops.

Taky Cheung · April 12th, 2010, 08:51 AM

There're some generic brand batteries that are made with recycled cell. I have read some people also reported battery exploded or melted inside the camera. The BP-970G battery that we have are made with high quality battery cell. I myself am using them for my Xh-A1 for the last 3 years. They still hold charge and works well.

Hameed Aabid · April 12th, 2010, 06:14 PM

^ Postage to Australia for 1lbs is US$28.00 + the battery US$42.00. This totals to about AU$75.50.

I might order it from you, Takky. At least I know your staff is decent. There is no guarantee with these other online shops... the $28 shipping fee is the killer here... I think I can live with $10 difference... Besides, the one I can get here is only 6600mAh. I'd be glad if you manage to ship it asap once the order goes through. thanks

Edit: Just purchased one and chose "express international" shipping method $32. I have an engagement party to video on 25th. Last time I recharged my battery at dinner time... and used one camera only for about an hour....

Taky Cheung · April 12th, 2010, 07:12 PM

Thanks for ordering from us. We'll be shipping out the battery to you tmrw.

March 26th, 2009, 08:18 AM	#332
Ayesha Khan Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: london, england Posts: 50	American Batteries hi there. is it okay to buy batteries from the USA? They work out cheaper and i'll be going there in a couple of months.

July 15th, 2009, 12:20 AM	#333
Marc Theiler New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kenai, AK Posts: 5	Battery Question - Very Important I am leaving for a backcountry trip where I may be up to 30 days without being able to recharge any batteries. I have the Canon XH-A1 and I am looking for extra batteries. I tried reading several pages on this thread and came away with nothing. So I would like a direct response and some advice. I sincerely appreciate it. I am looking for roughly 4 additional 970 type batteries. I am leaning heavily toward brand X batteries because they are much cheaper. I've heard about the fitting problems, so I would like an off brand battery that fits properly and would work flawlessly in my XH-A1. Also, will these batteries fit in the stock Canon charger or do I need to purchase a separate charter, if I need to buy a separate charger are they easy to obtain online? Appreciate it guys!!!

July 15th, 2009, 11:04 PM	#334
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	I have off brand BP970G batteries for sale and standard wallplug charger. L.A. Color Shop \| BP-970G Canon Compatible High Capacity Battery I myself also use these batteries for my two XH-A1 and 6 of these batteries for a full day wedding shot. Each one last about 3 to 3.5 hours per charge continuous shooting with LCD on. It's been 2 years now and I can say the batteries are still holding charge very well. I'm very happy with the result. Best is, it's way cheaper than the original Canon brand. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

July 16th, 2009, 01:12 PM	#336
Marc Theiler New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kenai, AK Posts: 5	Thanks Thanks, I ordered 3 today.

August 19th, 2009, 10:56 PM	#337
Stephen F. Bodi New Boot Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Metro Area Posts: 18	my 2 cents I just recently joined the forums here. I haven't read through the entire battery forum thread so I don't know if someone else mentioned this . I buy batteries from batteryvalues.com they have pretty good prices on high quality off brand batteries .

March 19th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#331
Amish Solanki Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Can Posts: 44	Anyone know a good Canadian dealer to pickup these batteries from? I would prefer a 950 as the 970 is pretty heavy when it comes to using it on a glidecam.

July 15th, 2009, 11:51 PM	#335
Bill Busby Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 959	I bought one of these from Taky about a year ago and I've had zero problems. I consistently get around 4 hrs per full charge, PLUS they fit like they should.

September 22nd, 2009, 10:08 AM	#338
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	Original 2006 batteries still going strong? Anyone who got their XH-A1 in 2006 care to comment on how the original Canon batteries are bearing up? I haven't noticed any dropoff in performance of mine yet (nearly two years) but I have a BP-970G in addition to the supplied one, and have a limited number of charge cycles. When do you think replacement will be required (and I'll fix a mortgage to get another Canon BP-970G).

September 22nd, 2009, 10:14 AM	#339
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	I have been using the 4 third party BP-970G that I am selling since 2007 (using GL2). L.A. Color Shop \| BP-970G Canon Compatible High Capacity Battery Consider I have about 30 to 40 weddings a year. They still hold charger very well. The Canon brand BP-970G is just way too expensive.

September 22nd, 2009, 10:25 AM	#340
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I got mine in 2006 and bought a second battery a few months later, same smaller one as the original. Both are still in perfect condition with no apparent dropoff in shelf life or service time.

April 12th, 2010, 01:15 AM	#342
Hameed Aabid Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virgo Supercluster Posts: 83	Yesterday I went to Michaels on Elizebeth street in Melbourne to get some pricing on batteries. They quote me some ridiculous amount for BP-950. Over 250. Is there any problem with a replacement batteries? I found some for AU$50 or so on online shops.

April 12th, 2010, 08:51 AM	#343
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	There're some generic brand batteries that are made with recycled cell. I have read some people also reported battery exploded or melted inside the camera. The BP-970G battery that we have are made with high quality battery cell. I myself am using them for my Xh-A1 for the last 3 years. They still hold charge and works well. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

April 12th, 2010, 06:14 PM	#344
Hameed Aabid Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virgo Supercluster Posts: 83	^ Postage to Australia for 1lbs is US$28.00 + the battery US$42.00. This totals to about AU$75.50. I might order it from you, Takky. At least I know your staff is decent. There is no guarantee with these other online shops... the $28 shipping fee is the killer here... I think I can live with $10 difference... Besides, the one I can get here is only 6600mAh. I'd be glad if you manage to ship it asap once the order goes through. thanks Edit: Just purchased one and chose "express international" shipping method $32. I have an engagement party to video on 25th. Last time I recharged my battery at dinner time... and used one camera only for about an hour....

April 12th, 2010, 07:12 PM	#345
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	Thanks for ordering from us. We'll be shipping out the battery to you tmrw. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator