Canon XL1 & XL1S Batteries / Battery Options at DVinfo.net

George Goltz · January 8th, 2002, 07:48 AM

I am using the ma 200 with dual battery mounted on it, there is no battery indicator in the viewfinder showing use left, is this normal? I have the xl1s.

ronluc8667 · January 8th, 2002, 11:13 AM

I just bought a Canon XL1s camera and heard about the longer battery life as compared to the Canon batteries. My question before buying a Lenmar is:

Can I use the same charger my XL1s came with to charge the Lenmar batteries?

Thanks,
Ron

Chris Hurd · January 8th, 2002, 11:18 AM

Yes!

Ed Frazier · January 8th, 2002, 03:27 PM

Hi George,

I just did a quick test with mine and don't have a battery indicator either. Maybe that is why they put the "Check" button on the CH910. I've been very pleased with the stamina of the Canon 945 batteries, getting two full hours of recording with time left, so had decided that I probably wouldn't be using two batteries very often.

Ed Frazier

George Goltz · January 9th, 2002, 08:30 AM

thanks Ed for your reply, will use one battery, I just thought the balance of the camera was improved with both batteries on board, although it made the whole works heavier to handle.

Joe Redifer · January 9th, 2002, 01:07 PM

I never trust the battery indicator anyway. On a fully charged battery it will show 100% full. After a bit of use and maybe a couple of times of turning the camera on and off the indicator will show the battery at 50% A bit more use and it is back up to 100%. I have the original XL1 (not the XL1s)... I know I know... I am using outdated equipment... insert collective "eeeeewwwwww!!!" here. I feel like I'm the only one on these boards who doesn't have the super futuristic and much advanced XL1s. I'd like one, though.

Mike Butler · January 9th, 2002, 06:27 PM

Even the little Lenmar (I forget the number) works pretty long for its size...I keep one in my pocket for backup, and it is so skinny I barley notice it is in there. Handy!

Rob Lohman · January 10th, 2002, 03:06 AM

Can I buy these online? I'm from europe (Holland) and
it's very difficult overhere to get hold of special video
equipment. I own a creditcard so I can order over the
internet. Ofcourse my preference here goes to a party
I can trust :)

Thanks!

Ken Tanaka · January 10th, 2002, 02:02 PM

I'm pretty sure that B&H in New York (www.bphoto.com) will ship overseas. They're the gold standard for photo and video equipment vendors over here.

Steve Nunez · January 11th, 2002, 06:31 PM

Anyone have a url handy for 3rd party batteries???

ronluc8667 · January 11th, 2002, 11:13 PM

I ordered a few from:

http://www.pricesrite.com/accessories-batteries-camcorders-lenmar.html

They seemed to be one of the least expensive places on the internet. Apparently they have shipped but I have not received them yet. I'm supposed to get them early next week.

Ron

Michael Rosenberger · January 13th, 2002, 01:46 PM

My whole outfit is powered by Lenmar. No problems for the past year - no charging memory or loss of power, consistent even in cold weather, somewhat durable.

Been told about below link for pricing, but haven't heard about service.

http://www.batterybank.com/

Chris Hurd · January 13th, 2002, 04:09 PM

Please support your friendly neighborhood DVinfoNet Community by purchasing from your authorized, superbly rewarding Sponsors:

Lenmar batts from Pro-Tape in Austin, Texas -- www.pro-tape.com

Many thanks and much respect,

Michael Rosenberger · January 14th, 2002, 11:28 AM

I have religously ordered tape from Pro-Tape. Great service.

Sony DVM-60PR2Regular price: $6.33
Online Special: $4.75 per 100

Best deal in town. And hey, they are so good they can afford to have teeny bopper pop stars work for them, like Christine Aguilara in accounting. :)

Mike Butler · January 14th, 2002, 08:45 PM

B&H even sells PAL gear. I sent a co-worker to them cuz he needed a PAL camcorder to take back to the UK with him

cheers mates

January 8th, 2002, 07:48 AM	#1
George Goltz Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: new jersey usa Posts: 38	Canon XL1 & XL1S Batteries / Battery Options I am using the ma 200 with dual battery mounted on it, there is no battery indicator in the viewfinder showing use left, is this normal? I have the xl1s. __________________ george goltz

January 8th, 2002, 11:13 AM	#2
ronluc8667 Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 31	Lenmar Battery I just bought a Canon XL1s camera and heard about the longer battery life as compared to the Canon batteries. My question before buying a Lenmar is: Can I use the same charger my XL1s came with to charge the Lenmar batteries? Thanks, Ron

January 8th, 2002, 11:18 AM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Yes! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 9th, 2002, 08:30 AM	#5
George Goltz Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: new jersey usa Posts: 38	thanks Ed for your reply, will use one battery, I just thought the balance of the camera was improved with both batteries on board, although it made the whole works heavier to handle. __________________ george goltz

January 9th, 2002, 06:27 PM	#7
Mike Butler Machinist Mate Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern Connecticut Posts: 644	Even the little Lenmar (I forget the number) works pretty long for its size...I keep one in my pocket for backup, and it is so skinny I barley notice it is in there. Handy! __________________ I ain't straight outta Compton, I'm straight out the trailer. Cuss like a sailor, drink like a Mc. My only words of wisdom are just, "Radio Edit."

January 8th, 2002, 03:27 PM	#4
Ed Frazier Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 343	Hi George, I just did a quick test with mine and don't have a battery indicator either. Maybe that is why they put the "Check" button on the CH910. I've been very pleased with the stamina of the Canon 945 batteries, getting two full hours of recording with time left, so had decided that I probably wouldn't be using two batteries very often. Ed Frazier

January 9th, 2002, 01:07 PM	#6
Joe Redifer Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 290	I never trust the battery indicator anyway. On a fully charged battery it will show 100% full. After a bit of use and maybe a couple of times of turning the camera on and off the indicator will show the battery at 50% A bit more use and it is back up to 100%. I have the original XL1 (not the XL1s)... I know I know... I am using outdated equipment... insert collective "eeeeewwwwww!!!" here. I feel like I'm the only one on these boards who doesn't have the super futuristic and much advanced XL1s. I'd like one, though.

January 10th, 2002, 03:06 AM	#8
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Can I buy these online? I'm from europe (Holland) and it's very difficult overhere to get hold of special video equipment. I own a creditcard so I can order over the internet. Ofcourse my preference here goes to a party I can trust :) Thanks! __________________ 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 10th, 2002, 02:02 PM	#9
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I'm pretty sure that B&H in New York (www.bphoto.com) will ship overseas. They're the gold standard for photo and video equipment vendors over here. __________________ 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 11th, 2002, 06:31 PM	#10
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	URL for 3rd party batts? Anyone have a url handy for 3rd party batteries??? __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

January 11th, 2002, 11:13 PM	#11
ronluc8667 Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 31	I ordered a few from: http://www.pricesrite.com/accessories-batteries-camcorders-lenmar.html They seemed to be one of the least expensive places on the internet. Apparently they have shipped but I have not received them yet. I'm supposed to get them early next week. Ron

January 13th, 2002, 01:46 PM	#12
Michael Rosenberger Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 143	My whole outfit is powered by Lenmar. No problems for the past year - no charging memory or loss of power, consistent even in cold weather, somewhat durable. Been told about below link for pricing, but haven't heard about service. http://www.batterybank.com/ __________________ Michael Rosenberger Sure I'll shoot your wedding, for two million dollars.

January 13th, 2002, 04:09 PM	#13
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Please support your friendly neighborhood DVinfoNet Community by purchasing from your authorized, superbly rewarding Sponsors: Lenmar batts from Pro-Tape in Austin, Texas -- www.pro-tape.com Many thanks and much respect, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 14th, 2002, 11:28 AM	#14
Michael Rosenberger Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 143	And great tape prices too... I have religously ordered tape from Pro-Tape. Great service. Sony DVM-60PR2Regular price: $6.33 Online Special: $4.75 per 100 Best deal in town. And hey, they are so good they can afford to have teeny bopper pop stars work for them, like Christine Aguilara in accounting. :) __________________ Michael Rosenberger Sure I'll shoot your wedding, for two million dollars.

January 14th, 2002, 08:45 PM	#15
Mike Butler Machinist Mate Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern Connecticut Posts: 644	B&H even sells PAL gear. I sent a co-worker to them cuz he needed a PAL camcorder to take back to the UK with him cheers mates __________________ I ain't straight outta Compton, I'm straight out the trailer. Cuss like a sailor, drink like a Mc. My only words of wisdom are just, "Radio Edit."