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Noa Put · January 11th, 2016, 06:27 AM

Is anyone using a aftermarketbattery for the jvc gy ls300 and have good results with it? I need a extra battery but not sure if a aftermarket battery is a wise purchase. The original ssl jvc50 are 145 euro and the ssl jvc75 is 195euro, a ssl jvc50 aftermarket batteries however is 20 euro.

I have no objection in using aftermarket batteries on videolights or other non videocamera gear but I see that the Mah and voltage is different between the aftermarket and original batteries and just fear that might have an effect on the operation of the camera.

I was also surprised how expensive the JVC LC-2J dual charger loader was as it's the same price as the small battery.

Rohan Dadswell · January 11th, 2016, 05:13 PM

I have been using a duel charger from Swit (SWIT S-3602I) & a couple of their batts (SWIT S-8i50 47Wh Battery)
The batteries are bigger is size & capacity than the IDX one that comes with the LS300 but they do have a power output which is handy for powering Alphatron viewfinder.

No problems with them (Yet)

Noa Put · January 13th, 2016, 09:29 AM

Thx for the tip! They are cheaper and pack more punch then the ssl jvc50

Eduardo Rubio · December 29th, 2016, 03:56 AM

Hi Noa,

Did you finally buy an aftermarket battery? Any recommendations?

Thanks

Noa Put · December 29th, 2016, 05:23 AM

Yes, I bought the SWIT s-8I50 which is a 7,2v 6.6Ah(47Wh) battery, has been working fine.

Eduardo Rubio · December 29th, 2016, 07:00 AM

Thanks Noa!

Do you also use an specific charger or you just charge it through the camera, as with the battery that comes with the camera?

Next week I'll receive my LS300 and I'm sort of worried about the idea of using the camera as a charger, I mean leaving the camera plugged in during hours just to charge the battery sounds a bit risky.

B.J. Adams · December 29th, 2016, 08:01 AM

I got a VHBW 6600mah 48.8Wh battery
It's from a German brand (but made in China as always)

I have 2 chargers, and none of them can charge this battery! Only way to charge it is inside the LS300 with the power cable! So I'm a bit disappointed, but otherwise the battery has provided the power it promised on the label

Noa Put · December 29th, 2016, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eduardo Rubio

Do you also use an specific charger

Yes, I use a SWIT S-3602I dual battery charger which charges my jvc battery that came with the camera and swit battery fast and without any issues.

Eduardo Rubio · December 29th, 2016, 08:26 AM

So it seems some extra money is needed (:

Thanks again

January 11th, 2016, 06:27 AM	#1
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	aftermarket batteries for jvc gy ls300 Is anyone using a aftermarketbattery for the jvc gy ls300 and have good results with it? I need a extra battery but not sure if a aftermarket battery is a wise purchase. The original ssl jvc50 are 145 euro and the ssl jvc75 is 195euro, a ssl jvc50 aftermarket batteries however is 20 euro. I have no objection in using aftermarket batteries on videolights or other non videocamera gear but I see that the Mah and voltage is different between the aftermarket and original batteries and just fear that might have an effect on the operation of the camera. I was also surprised how expensive the JVC LC-2J dual charger loader was as it's the same price as the small battery.

January 11th, 2016, 05:13 PM	#2
Rohan Dadswell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canberra Australia Posts: 228	Re: aftermarket batteries for jvc gy ls300 I have been using a duel charger from Swit (SWIT S-3602I) & a couple of their batts (SWIT S-8i50 47Wh Battery) The batteries are bigger is size & capacity than the IDX one that comes with the LS300 but they do have a power output which is handy for powering Alphatron viewfinder. No problems with them (Yet) __________________ Lighting Cameraman - www.rotahead.com.au Sony PMW-350, FS7, JVC LS300, BMPCC, BMPC, GH5 & a shed full of lights,dollies, jibs

January 13th, 2016, 09:29 AM	#3
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: aftermarket batteries for jvc gy ls300 Thx for the tip! They are cheaper and pack more punch then the ssl jvc50

December 29th, 2016, 03:56 AM	#4
Eduardo Rubio New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 16	Re: aftermarket batteries for jvc gy ls300 Hi Noa, Did you finally buy an aftermarket battery? Any recommendations? Thanks

December 29th, 2016, 05:23 AM	#5
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: aftermarket batteries for jvc gy ls300 Yes, I bought the SWIT s-8I50 which is a 7,2v 6.6Ah(47Wh) battery, has been working fine.

December 29th, 2016, 07:00 AM	#6
Eduardo Rubio New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 16	Re: aftermarket batteries for jvc gy ls300 Thanks Noa! Do you also use an specific charger or you just charge it through the camera, as with the battery that comes with the camera? Next week I'll receive my LS300 and I'm sort of worried about the idea of using the camera as a charger, I mean leaving the camera plugged in during hours just to charge the battery sounds a bit risky.

December 29th, 2016, 08:01 AM	#7
B.J. Adams Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Malta Posts: 111	Re: aftermarket batteries for jvc gy ls300 I got a VHBW 6600mah 48.8Wh battery It's from a German brand (but made in China as always) I have 2 chargers, and none of them can charge this battery! Only way to charge it is inside the LS300 with the power cable! So I'm a bit disappointed, but otherwise the battery has provided the power it promised on the label

December 29th, 2016, 08:26 AM	#9
Eduardo Rubio New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 16	Re: aftermarket batteries for jvc gy ls300 So it seems some extra money is needed (: Thanks again