Panasonic DVX / DVC Battery topics

Dean Harrington · December 8th, 2002, 05:28 PM

They are made in Japan - as to why they are cheaper in Malaysia than Tokyo is anyones quess. The following battery fits the pana:_
For Panasonic CGR-D320/VW-VBD25
Li-ion, 7.2V. 2800mAh
$125.92 for 2 batteries

David Nussbaum · December 9th, 2002, 07:08 PM

How long does that one you posted last?

Dean Harrington · December 9th, 2002, 07:44 PM

They are 2800 amps - with the LCD on and- light source if any- don't count on more than 2 and half hours. At bit longer if you don't use the LCD much.
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David Nussbaum · December 24th, 2002, 11:20 AM

this is what you want.

CGR-D28 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2v, 2800mAh) for Panasonic Mini DV Camcorders

www.bhphotovideo.com

i wouldnt go for third party batteries and what not. im gonna order that today.

Frank Granovski · December 26th, 2002, 07:04 AM

For what it's worth, the DVX uses the same batteries as MX3000. Buying barteries through Tim, might be cheaper. You can get Tim's e-mail here:

http://www.dvfreak.com/pana_mx5.htm

Also, Allan can get them. His e-mail is on the MX forum. He is a regular poster there.

Joe Kowalski · January 1st, 2003, 01:59 PM

If you do a search for "CGR-D28" at the B&H site, you'll also see a third party battery made by Power2000. Theirs is $15 cheaper than the official Panasonic one and higher capacity too (3600 mAH vs 2800 mAH)... I'm thinking of picking one of these up, any thoughts?

Also, while we're on the topic of batteries, check out the CGR-D54. Its the largest capacity on-camera battery available right now for the DVX100-- at 5400 mAH, it is supposedly good for up to 9 hours. Unfortunately, its only available in Japan. If anyone knows how to get their hands on one of these for a reasonable price, let me know.

Here's a pic:

http://www.panasonic.co.jp/bsd/sales_o/02products/products/ag-dvx100/dvx100_op.html

Dean Harrington · January 1st, 2003, 03:00 PM

You might ask Tim (Frank's suggestion) about them. I've seen them at Bic Camera. They are a bit bulky by the look of them. They are priced at about 18,000 yen. That would be about $150.

Taro Beckwith · January 5th, 2003, 01:11 PM

Thanks guys for the info. Does Panasonic (or any other manufacturer) make a battery charger that can charge multiple batteries simultaneously?

January 19th, 2003, 11:41 PM

I bought the Panasonic AG-DVX100 for a trip i'm taking to Thailand in a couple of days. I was wondering if anyone, knows about or had any experience with the battery charger. In the manual it states that it will automatically covert the voltage, with the proper plug, and will work without a seperate voltage converter.
I leave on the 21st...anybody know?

thanks

ben

Andre De Clercq · January 22nd, 2003, 04:34 PM

Today, all cam chargers circuits are based on SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply) concepts. There is no problem and no extra cost involved to design them for voltages ranging from 90 to 240V/50 and 60hz (or higher).
Although I am not familiar with the DVX-100 I am 99.9999% shure the chargers are multivoltage ones.

Sam Looc · March 20th, 2003, 03:16 AM

Which model battery provides you the maximum record time for the DVX100?

Frank Granovski · March 20th, 2003, 03:25 AM

The 8 hour hip pack.

Sam Looc · March 20th, 2003, 03:28 AM

which one is this, where can I find it? Whats the model?

Frank Granovski · March 20th, 2003, 04:06 AM

VW-VDB5

$221.05

tim_selander@yahoo.com

Sam Looc · March 20th, 2003, 04:12 AM

thanks! Ist there a site or contact where I could get info and make purchase? Is the e-mail above the only contact I could get this? Will it fit a U.S. version of the camera? I found that its for the MX3000. What about the biggest one thats not hip pack? Thanx again.

December 8th, 2002, 05:28 PM	#16
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	batteries... They are made in Japan - as to why they are cheaper in Malaysia than Tokyo is anyones quess. The following battery fits the pana:_ For Panasonic CGR-D320/VW-VBD25 Li-ion, 7.2V. 2800mAh $125.92 for 2 batteries

December 9th, 2002, 07:08 PM	#17
David Nussbaum Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 69	How long does that one you posted last? __________________ Proud Owner of the AG-DVX100 :D

December 9th, 2002, 07:44 PM	#18
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	batteries They are 2800 amps - with the LCD on and- light source if any- don't count on more than 2 and half hours. At bit longer if you don't use the LCD much. d

December 24th, 2002, 11:20 AM	#19
David Nussbaum Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 69	this is what you want. CGR-D28 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2v, 2800mAh) for Panasonic Mini DV Camcorders www.bhphotovideo.com i wouldnt go for third party batteries and what not. im gonna order that today. __________________ Proud Owner of the AG-DVX100 :D

January 1st, 2003, 03:00 PM	#22
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	CGR-D54... You might ask Tim (Frank's suggestion) about them. I've seen them at Bic Camera. They are a bit bulky by the look of them. They are priced at about 18,000 yen. That would be about $150.

December 26th, 2002, 07:04 AM	#20
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	For what it's worth, the DVX uses the same batteries as MX3000. Buying barteries through Tim, might be cheaper. You can get Tim's e-mail here: http://www.dvfreak.com/pana_mx5.htm Also, Allan can get them. His e-mail is on the MX forum. He is a regular poster there.

January 1st, 2003, 01:59 PM	#21
Joe Kowalski Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 35	If you do a search for "CGR-D28" at the B&H site, you'll also see a third party battery made by Power2000. Theirs is $15 cheaper than the official Panasonic one and higher capacity too (3600 mAH vs 2800 mAH)... I'm thinking of picking one of these up, any thoughts? Also, while we're on the topic of batteries, check out the CGR-D54. Its the largest capacity on-camera battery available right now for the DVX100-- at 5400 mAH, it is supposedly good for up to 9 hours. Unfortunately, its only available in Japan. If anyone knows how to get their hands on one of these for a reasonable price, let me know. Here's a pic: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/bsd/sales_o/02products/products/ag-dvx100/dvx100_op.html

January 5th, 2003, 01:11 PM	#23
Taro Beckwith Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 27	Thanks guys for the info. Does Panasonic (or any other manufacturer) make a battery charger that can charge multiple batteries simultaneously?

January 19th, 2003, 11:41 PM	#24
Benjamin Lang Posts: n/a	Battery Charger I bought the Panasonic AG-DVX100 for a trip i'm taking to Thailand in a couple of days. I was wondering if anyone, knows about or had any experience with the battery charger. In the manual it states that it will automatically covert the voltage, with the proper plug, and will work without a seperate voltage converter. I leave on the 21st...anybody know? thanks ben

January 22nd, 2003, 04:34 PM	#25
Andre De Clercq Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 804	Today, all cam chargers circuits are based on SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply) concepts. There is no problem and no extra cost involved to design them for voltages ranging from 90 to 240V/50 and 60hz (or higher). Although I am not familiar with the DVX-100 I am 99.9999% shure the chargers are multivoltage ones.

March 20th, 2003, 03:16 AM	#26
Sam Looc Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oakland Posts: 49	Battery for the DVX100 Which model battery provides you the maximum record time for the DVX100?

March 20th, 2003, 03:25 AM	#27
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	The 8 hour hip pack.

March 20th, 2003, 03:28 AM	#28
Sam Looc Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oakland Posts: 49	which one is this, where can I find it? Whats the model?

March 20th, 2003, 04:06 AM	#29
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	VW-VDB5 $221.05 tim_selander@yahoo.com

March 20th, 2003, 04:12 AM	#30
Sam Looc Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oakland Posts: 49	thanks! Ist there a site or contact where I could get info and make purchase? Is the e-mail above the only contact I could get this? Will it fit a U.S. version of the camera? I found that its for the MX3000. What about the biggest one thats not hip pack? Thanx again.