GS-400 battery and other accessories at DVinfo.net

Espen Egeland · July 8th, 2004, 07:23 AM

Hi !

I was wondering what sort of battery the GS-400 will use ? Is there a new battery type for this camcorder ?

I think I heard somewhere that Panasonic is coming out with a new wide angle converter but I assume any old 43mm wide angle converter will still work with the GS-400 ?

Camcorders are expensive enough, so I'm hoping to be able to use some old accessories with the GS-400 for a while :)

Cheers,

Espen

Espen Egeland · July 9th, 2004, 01:45 AM

Seems like I may be answering my own question :)

Tony Leung posted this picture in another thread :

http://www.pconline.com.cn/market/hk/xinpin/dv/0407/pic/gs400w10.jpg

It seems that the GS-400 comes with cga-du14 battery. Isn't this the same battery type that the other GS camcorders use ?

Tommy Haupfear · July 9th, 2004, 05:39 AM

My GS100 uses a similar looking battery and has the model # of VW-VBD140. Its also rated at 7.2v and 1360mAh and has the same positive/negative pin configuration as the photo you linked to.

I'd say yes.

Allan Rejoso · July 9th, 2004, 07:30 AM

Yes, the GS400 shares the same batt as the GS100/200/120/70/55 and even that of the DVD camcorder.

Pany is offering a new 43mm teleconverter lens in line with the GS400 release.

Your 43mm wideconverter lens should attach properly to the front thread of the GS400.

July 8th, 2004, 07:23 AM	#1
Espen Egeland Tourist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 2	GS-400 battery and other accessories Hi ! I was wondering what sort of battery the GS-400 will use ? Is there a new battery type for this camcorder ? I think I heard somewhere that Panasonic is coming out with a new wide angle converter but I assume any old 43mm wide angle converter will still work with the GS-400 ? Camcorders are expensive enough, so I'm hoping to be able to use some old accessories with the GS-400 for a while :) Cheers, Espen

July 9th, 2004, 01:45 AM	#2
Espen Egeland Tourist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 2	Seems like I may be answering my own question :) Tony Leung posted this picture in another thread : http://www.pconline.com.cn/market/hk/xinpin/dv/0407/pic/gs400w10.jpg It seems that the GS-400 comes with cga-du14 battery. Isn't this the same battery type that the other GS camcorders use ?

July 9th, 2004, 05:39 AM	#3
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	My GS100 uses a similar looking battery and has the model # of VW-VBD140. Its also rated at 7.2v and 1360mAh and has the same positive/negative pin configuration as the photo you linked to. I'd say yes.

July 9th, 2004, 07:30 AM	#4
Allan Rejoso Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 569	Yes, the GS400 shares the same batt as the GS100/200/120/70/55 and even that of the DVD camcorder. Pany is offering a new 43mm teleconverter lens in line with the GS400 release. Your 43mm wideconverter lens should attach properly to the front thread of the GS400.