V1 and PD-170 use the same batteries? at DVinfo.net

Jerry Mohn · November 26th, 2006, 10:08 AM

I think I have concluded this to be true, I just wanted to get reinforcement before I bought some batteries from a friend.

Steve Mullen · November 26th, 2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Mohn

I think I have concluded this to be true, I just wanted to get reinforcement before I bought some batteries from a friend.

Sony was kind enough to send a pair of F970s with the V1. But, they are too big. What is the next size down?

John M. Graham · November 26th, 2006, 10:33 AM

Jerry,

Yes, all of Sony's handheld prosumer/professional cameras (VX, PD, FX, Z1, V1) use the same NP-FXXX InfoLithium "L" size batteries.

Steve,

I believe it is the F770.

Terence Murphy · November 26th, 2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Mullen

Sony was kind enough to send a pair of F970s with the V1. But, they are too big. What is the next size down?

Steve -- do you just want lower weight for hand-held use, or do you feel the F970 throws off the balance of the camera?

-Terence

John M. Graham · November 26th, 2006, 06:28 PM

For me, although the 970 is heavier, it actually helps out on the balance on the VX/PD and FX/Z1 cams. I'm really curious how it would feel handling a FX7/V1U with it on...

Heath McKnight · November 26th, 2006, 06:43 PM

I had no problems with the 970 batteries on the Z1, FX1 or V1. They last a long time, even with the viewfinder open.

heath

Douglas Spotted Eagle · November 26th, 2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Heath McKnight

I had no problems with the 970 batteries on the Z1, FX1 or V1. They last a long time, even with the viewfinder open.

heath

Yeah, figure more than 12 hours of batt life on the 970 on the V1. Talk about power efficient!

November 26th, 2006, 10:08 AM	#1
Jerry Mohn Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 83	V1 and PD-170 use the same batteries? I think I have concluded this to be true, I just wanted to get reinforcement before I bought some batteries from a friend.

November 26th, 2006, 06:43 PM	#6
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I had no problems with the 970 batteries on the Z1, FX1 or V1. They last a long time, even with the viewfinder open. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

November 26th, 2006, 10:33 AM	#3
John M. Graham Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 83	Jerry, Yes, all of Sony's handheld prosumer/professional cameras (VX, PD, FX, Z1, V1) use the same NP-FXXX InfoLithium "L" size batteries. Steve, I believe it is the F770.

November 26th, 2006, 06:28 PM	#5
John M. Graham Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 83	For me, although the 970 is heavier, it actually helps out on the balance on the VX/PD and FX/Z1 cams. I'm really curious how it would feel handling a FX7/V1U with it on...