Canon XH batteries / battery thread

Bill Pryor · November 15th, 2006, 09:13 PM

If you don't have a suction cup, probably a piece of gaffer tape would work, but not quite as well. Best to stick with Canon batteries if possible. I'm guessing the housing on the cheaper batteries may be just a little bit thicker.

Lou Bruno · November 16th, 2006, 07:30 AM

And longer not allowing the small release button to have enough tension.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Pryor

If you don't have a suction cup, probably a piece of gaffer tape would work, but not quite as well. Best to stick with Canon batteries if possible. I'm guessing the housing on the cheaper batteries may be just a little bit thicker.

Larry Huntington · November 16th, 2006, 03:07 PM

I shook the camera downwards while holding the batery release button. This is with the big Lenmar battery. I am thinking about sanding the case of the battery with fine grit to fix the issue. It seems to slide out easier now after the first time it was stuck.

Herbert Bolander · November 18th, 2006, 09:30 AM

What's the "G" in the A1's battery, BP-950G?

I was too excited when I got my A1 and charged the BP-950G in my old, really old, Canon 910 charger that was sitting my my table. For some reason, it would not reach a full charge in that old thing. I now charge the BP-950G in the new charger that came with the A1 and no problems. :)

Thanks!

Chris Hurd · November 18th, 2006, 09:46 AM

Graphite. See http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=68012 (The search function is your friend).

Bill Doyle · November 18th, 2006, 04:04 PM

Herbert,

I'm not sure about the 910, but the paper that comes with the 970G battery says that if you use it with a series 900 charger, it will indicate a full charge when, in reality, it is not. They suggest removing the battery and putting it back in the charger for a full charge.

Alex Dolgin · November 19th, 2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Doyle

Herbert,

I'm not sure about the 910, but the paper that comes with the 970G battery says that if you use it with a series 900 charger, it will indicate a full charge when, in reality, it is not. They suggest removing the battery and putting it back in the charger for a full charge.

It probably is due to the timeout safety circuit in the older one. The new higher capacity pack takes longer to charge, so the timeout kicks in preventing full charge.

Dick Graham · January 13th, 2007, 01:01 PM

Is there an adapter for the Cannon XH-A1 to use the IDX V-Lock 10s batteries. They have worked well with my XL-1 and I would like to use them with my new XH-A1.

Chris Sinista · January 20th, 2007, 04:48 PM

I heard that the impact batteries are a very tight fit in the A1.
Is the cannon bp 950/970g are only opions?

Stu Siegal · January 20th, 2007, 06:13 PM

I use the 950/970's they fit perfect, last forever, and cost about the same as the off brand, if you shop around.

Anthony Leong · January 20th, 2007, 07:27 PM

Just go buy the Canon BP950/970 instead of those other brands since the price is almost the same. Give Scott a call from Tapeworks, since his price is pretty good on the Canon batteries.

Chris Hurd · January 20th, 2007, 07:55 PM

There have been several reports of third-party clones of the large battery getting stuck in the battery well. That doesn't seem to happen to genuine Canon batts, so I see no reason not to stick with them.

Larry Kamerman · January 21st, 2007, 01:08 PM

I have used the Power2000 for a few weeks now without incident. Fits without a problem and holds its charge well. Of course, I've only used it for a few weeks, so I can't comment on how it will work long term.

Byron Huskey · January 21st, 2007, 01:11 PM

I'm using 2 BP-945s as well (listed as working with the xl-h1, along with the 950 so I *think* it's mostly the same) and they're big, but fit perfectly.

Bill Pryor · January 21st, 2007, 05:17 PM

Anthony, the only batteries I can find on Tapeworks' web site are like AA, C--flashlight batteries. B&H is $129 for the BP-950G battery pack. I'm wondering if anybody else is significantly cheaper. That's not bad for a battery that lasts half a day with ease.

November 18th, 2006, 09:30 AM	#64
Herbert Bolander Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 40	What's the "G" in the A1's battery, BP-950G? What's the "G" in the A1's battery, BP-950G? I was too excited when I got my A1 and charged the BP-950G in my old, really old, Canon 910 charger that was sitting my my table. For some reason, it would not reach a full charge in that old thing. I now charge the BP-950G in the new charger that came with the A1 and no problems. :) Thanks!

November 18th, 2006, 09:46 AM	#65
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January 13th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#68
Dick Graham New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 9	IDX Battery Adapter Is there an adapter for the Cannon XH-A1 to use the IDX V-Lock 10s batteries. They have worked well with my XL-1 and I would like to use them with my new XH-A1.

January 20th, 2007, 04:48 PM	#69
Chris Sinista Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasadena CA Posts: 59	what batteries do you guys find fit best I heard that the impact batteries are a very tight fit in the A1. Is the cannon bp 950/970g are only opions?

January 20th, 2007, 07:27 PM	#71
Anthony Leong Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: United States Posts: 93	Just go buy the Canon BP950/970 instead of those other brands since the price is almost the same. Give Scott a call from Tapeworks, since his price is pretty good on the Canon batteries. Last edited by Anthony Leong; January 20th, 2007 at 09:50 PM.

November 15th, 2006, 09:13 PM	#61
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	If you don't have a suction cup, probably a piece of gaffer tape would work, but not quite as well. Best to stick with Canon batteries if possible. I'm guessing the housing on the cheaper batteries may be just a little bit thicker.

November 16th, 2006, 03:07 PM	#63
Larry Huntington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grass Valley, California Posts: 350	I shook the camera downwards while holding the batery release button. This is with the big Lenmar battery. I am thinking about sanding the case of the battery with fine grit to fix the issue. It seems to slide out easier now after the first time it was stuck.

November 18th, 2006, 04:04 PM	#66
Bill Doyle Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 40	Herbert, I'm not sure about the 910, but the paper that comes with the 970G battery says that if you use it with a series 900 charger, it will indicate a full charge when, in reality, it is not. They suggest removing the battery and putting it back in the charger for a full charge.

January 20th, 2007, 06:13 PM	#70
Stu Siegal Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 151	I use the 950/970's they fit perfect, last forever, and cost about the same as the off brand, if you shop around.

January 20th, 2007, 07:55 PM	#72
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	There have been several reports of third-party clones of the large battery getting stuck in the battery well. That doesn't seem to happen to genuine Canon batts, so I see no reason not to stick with them. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 21st, 2007, 01:08 PM	#73
Larry Kamerman Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York,NY Posts: 100	I have used the Power2000 for a few weeks now without incident. Fits without a problem and holds its charge well. Of course, I've only used it for a few weeks, so I can't comment on how it will work long term. __________________ www.gencofilms.com

January 21st, 2007, 01:11 PM	#74
Byron Huskey Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 64	I'm using 2 BP-945s as well (listed as working with the xl-h1, along with the 950 so I think it's mostly the same) and they're big, but fit perfectly. __________________ Byron Huskey Rhapsodist Productions "Film as dream, film as music. No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our souls." - Ingmar Bergman

January 21st, 2007, 05:17 PM	#75
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Anthony, the only batteries I can find on Tapeworks' web site are like AA, C--flashlight batteries. B&H is $129 for the BP-950G battery pack. I'm wondering if anybody else is significantly cheaper. That's not bad for a battery that lasts half a day with ease.