Charging a sony L-series Infolithium battery? at DVinfo.net

Mark McCarthy · March 26th, 2003, 10:14 AM

A sony dealer said that these sony batteries may charge on my Canon CA-910 charger (standard XL1s charger).

I asked because I wanted to use sony's excellent top camera light HVL 20DW2 light on my XL1s. I did not want to have to buy another charger though. It's an excellent light, I used to use it in my old PD 150 days and it's very well priced at around £130/ $150.

Anyone tried this?
regards to all
Mark

Andre De Clercq · March 26th, 2003, 12:45 PM

If both battery types are Li ion 7.2V (two 3.6V cells), simular capacity (Ah) and have the same fixation and polarity, there will be no problem.

Michael Westphal · March 27th, 2003, 05:28 PM

I certainly wouldn't risk it. An infolithium battery is a whole different type of battery than a canon battery. Even if it would fit the charger -- and I doubt it would -- you risk explosion and fire.
A desktop charger for the sony battery just shouldn't be very expensive. I had one that came with a mavica camera a few years back. It was a small device. I'd be surprised if it cost more than a typical L series battery.

Jay Enterkin · March 27th, 2003, 10:30 PM

and can be had at B&H Photo for $45.

Hope this helps.

March 26th, 2003, 10:14 AM	#1
Mark McCarthy Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, England Posts: 154	Charging a sony L-series Infolithium battery? A sony dealer said that these sony batteries may charge on my Canon CA-910 charger (standard XL1s charger). I asked because I wanted to use sony's excellent top camera light HVL 20DW2 light on my XL1s. I did not want to have to buy another charger though. It's an excellent light, I used to use it in my old PD 150 days and it's very well priced at around £130/ $150. Anyone tried this? regards to all Mark

March 27th, 2003, 05:28 PM	#3
Michael Westphal Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 166	wear a face shield I certainly wouldn't risk it. An infolithium battery is a whole different type of battery than a canon battery. Even if it would fit the charger -- and I doubt it would -- you risk explosion and fire. A desktop charger for the sony battery just shouldn't be very expensive. I had one that came with a mavica camera a few years back. It was a small device. I'd be surprised if it cost more than a typical L series battery. __________________ Michael A Westphal

March 27th, 2003, 10:30 PM	#4
Jay Enterkin Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina Posts: 33	Sony BCV-615 charger list price $59 and can be had at B&H Photo for $45. Hope this helps. __________________ http://www.wholmmovies.com/ website for the OTHER indie films

March 26th, 2003, 12:45 PM	#2
Andre De Clercq Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 804	If both battery types are Li ion 7.2V (two 3.6V cells), simular capacity (Ah) and have the same fixation and polarity, there will be no problem.