Canon XL1 & XL1S Batteries / Battery Options

Ken Tanaka · October 30th, 2002, 09:37 PM

Aaron,
The Power 2000 battery is physically and functionally compatible with the BP-945 in absolutely every manner and either battery will run either camera. The Power 2000 just packs a significantly longer-lasting charge than the BP.

Jan De Wever · January 15th, 2003, 03:30 PM

Hi guys,

I'm currently looking at an Anton Bauer battery set for my XL1. Why? Because these are batteries that are barely depletable, and you can attach and feed one of their camera lights from them, at the same time as the camera.

Has any of you ever used them? I can't find info on the Watchdog. Some user experience would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Kevin Burnfield · January 15th, 2003, 03:34 PM

I need to pick up some extra batteries for my XL1S and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for or against any brand or types.

See a number of them out there other then the standard (and more expensive) Canon brand and was figured someone here had to have some experiences.

TIA

Chris Hurd · January 15th, 2003, 03:36 PM

I'm using a couple of Lenmar batteries; from our sponsor Pro-Tape (see www.dvinfo.net/sponsors)

Jeff Donald · January 15th, 2003, 05:10 PM

I also use Lenmar Batteries http://www.lenmar.com/ and their Mach 1 Fast Charger. I've been very pleased with their performance.

Jeff

Ken Tanaka · January 15th, 2003, 05:26 PM

The Lenmars have a great reputation. (Jeff link is busted: try http://www.lenmar.com/)

Alternatively, I've been using Power-2000 BP-945-equivalents for nearly 2 years. Very long-lasting (much longer that the Canon brand), no apparent memory problems or significant capacity dissipation over time. They charge from the standard Canon BP chargers.

Rob Lohman · January 15th, 2003, 05:50 PM

Welcome aboard Jan! I think this might be what you are looking
for (although I'm not 100% sure):

http://www.aspenelectronics.com/aspe...lized/xl7a.htm

I did a search (using the search feature off this board) and found
this thread where the above URL came from:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ighlight=Bauer

Hope this will help you some, and hi from your "neighbour"!

Rob Lohman · January 16th, 2003, 04:33 AM

Somehow that top link seems not to be working anymore (it
returns a 404 not found now), which is weird. You could go to
their main site and contact them regarding such an adapter
though.

I could not find the adapter when browsing through their
catalog either. Perhaps it has been discontinued.

Good luck.

Dylan Couper · January 16th, 2003, 12:08 PM

The link works for me.
You aren't using one of those "Mac" things, are you?

Rob Lohman · January 16th, 2003, 05:07 PM

No Mac for me... Only PC! Still not working here somehow. This
is very strange!

Jan De Wever · January 16th, 2003, 05:25 PM

Same here. That Aspen link doesn't show anything. Oh well, I found some user stories. Still strange Chris doesn't have any on the site itself.

Alex Dolgin · January 20th, 2003, 09:55 AM

Just FYI, we offer both the Shoulder Brace designed specifically for the AB batteries, and a stand alone DC Converter with the industery standard XLR input, Canon DC plug output.
http://www.dolgin.net/PowerBrace_Gold.htm
http://www.dolgin.net/DCConverter.htm
While the converter LEDs normally indicate the 12V levels, they can be set to 14.4V levels per request (no charge)
Alex Dolgin
Dolgin Engineering

Rob Lohman · January 20th, 2003, 05:28 PM

Thanks for the heads up on that Alex!

Kevin Burnfield · January 21st, 2003, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the tips guys, especially the recommendation for the Power-2000 ones (which are also advertised as from VidPro it seems).

I've seen them around but am always leery of "never heard of them" brands even at good prices but I just picked a couple of them up. Thx.

Christopher Hughes · January 21st, 2003, 04:39 PM

Any Brits in here know a good places or websites to buy cheap [but not cheap and nasty] batteries for the XL1s???

October 30th, 2002, 09:37 PM	#136
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Aaron, The Power 2000 battery is physically and functionally compatible with the BP-945 in *absolutely every manner* and either battery will run either camera. The Power 2000 just packs a significantly longer-lasting charge than the BP. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

January 15th, 2003, 03:30 PM	#137
Jan De Wever ABCDV.com -- Top DV Resource Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kessel-Lo, Belgium (near Brussels) Posts: 27	Anton Bauer batteries Hi guys, I'm currently looking at an Anton Bauer battery set for my XL1. Why? Because these are batteries that are barely depletable, and you can attach and feed one of their camera lights from them, at the same time as the camera. Has any of you ever used them? I can't find info on the Watchdog. Some user experience would be appreciated. Thanks, __________________ Jan De Wever, Belgium webmaster www.abcdv.com

January 15th, 2003, 03:34 PM	#138
Kevin Burnfield Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 363	Battery Replacement brands for XL1S I need to pick up some extra batteries for my XL1S and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for or against any brand or types. See a number of them out there other then the standard (and more expensive) Canon brand and was figured someone here had to have some experiences. TIA

January 15th, 2003, 03:36 PM	#139
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	I'm using a couple of Lenmar batteries; from our sponsor Pro-Tape (see www.dvinfo.net/sponsors) __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 15th, 2003, 05:26 PM	#141
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	The Lenmars have a great reputation. (Jeff link is busted: try http://www.lenmar.com/) Alternatively, I've been using Power-2000 BP-945-equivalents for nearly 2 years. Very long-lasting (much longer that the Canon brand), no apparent memory problems or significant capacity dissipation over time. They charge from the standard Canon BP chargers. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

January 15th, 2003, 05:10 PM	#140
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I also use Lenmar Batteries http://www.lenmar.com/ and their Mach 1 Fast Charger. I've been very pleased with their performance. Jeff

January 15th, 2003, 05:50 PM	#142
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Welcome aboard Jan! I think this might be what you are looking for (although I'm not 100% sure): http://www.aspenelectronics.com/aspe...lized/xl7a.htm I did a search (using the search feature off this board) and found this thread where the above URL came from: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ighlight=Bauer Hope this will help you some, and hi from your "neighbour"! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 16th, 2003, 04:33 AM	#143
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Somehow that top link seems not to be working anymore (it returns a 404 not found now), which is weird. You could go to their main site and contact them regarding such an adapter though. I could not find the adapter when browsing through their catalog either. Perhaps it has been discontinued. Good luck. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 16th, 2003, 12:08 PM	#144
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	The link works for me. You aren't using one of those "Mac" things, are you?

January 16th, 2003, 05:07 PM	#145
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	No Mac for me... Only PC! Still not working here somehow. This is very strange! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 16th, 2003, 05:25 PM	#146
Jan De Wever ABCDV.com -- Top DV Resource Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kessel-Lo, Belgium (near Brussels) Posts: 27	Same here. That Aspen link doesn't show anything. Oh well, I found some user stories. Still strange Chris doesn't have any on the site itself. __________________ Jan De Wever, Belgium webmaster www.abcdv.com

January 20th, 2003, 09:55 AM	#147
Alex Dolgin Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lexington, Ma Posts: 286	Just FYI, we offer both the Shoulder Brace designed specifically for the AB batteries, and a stand alone DC Converter with the industery standard XLR input, Canon DC plug output. http://www.dolgin.net/PowerBrace_Gold.htm http://www.dolgin.net/DCConverter.htm While the converter LEDs normally indicate the 12V levels, they can be set to 14.4V levels per request (no charge) Alex Dolgin Dolgin Engineering __________________ Alex Dolgin Dolgin Engineering Camera DC Power accessories, Fast 4 position Battery Charger http://www.dolgin.net

January 20th, 2003, 05:28 PM	#148
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Thanks for the heads up on that Alex! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 21st, 2003, 12:52 PM	#149
Kevin Burnfield Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 363	Thanks for the tips guys, especially the recommendation for the Power-2000 ones (which are also advertised as from VidPro it seems). I've seen them around but am always leery of "never heard of them" brands even at good prices but I just picked a couple of them up. Thx.

January 21st, 2003, 04:39 PM	#150
Christopher Hughes Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sunderland, England (y Merida, Mexico) Posts: 269	Any Brits in here know a good places or websites to buy cheap [but not cheap and nasty] batteries for the XL1s???