GL2 & XM2 Battery / Batteries

Alex Chan · July 18th, 2004, 09:52 PM

I am looking at some other brand of battery for the GL2 because the original Canon battery is too expensive. I just came across with this brand "Lenmar", they have a battery LIC-924, 7.2V 4000mAh.

Is anyone know how long is the running time of a 4000mAh battery on the GL2? The website said up to 5 hours but this based on some other types of camera.

http://www.lenmar.com/product_list.a...non&category=3

Ken Tanaka · July 18th, 2004, 10:01 PM

Alex,
Lenmar is one of the top battery manufacturers across the board. Specifically, their Canon BP-compatible batteries are excellent performers and values. (Canon does not manufacture batteries, consequently they basically mark-up and remarket others' batteries.) You can be confident with Lenmar's batteries.

Note, however, that run-time ratings of all batteries are purely nominal. Your mileage may vary, depending on how you use the camera.

Graham Bernard · July 19th, 2004, 01:04 AM

. . even so Ken . . 7 hours! Wow! . .. Grazie

Alex Chan · July 19th, 2004, 11:47 AM

Is anyone using 4000mAh battery for GL2 and about how long can it last? Cause I want to pick a acceptible battery.

Graham Bernard · July 19th, 2004, 12:52 PM

What sort of level - 1 Flash 0%; 2 flashes 50% ; 3 flashes 75% or CONSTANT 100% and how long between shelf charges?

Grazie

Jeff Donald · July 19th, 2004, 04:19 PM

Ideally batteries should be stored fully charged. The rate of discharge will depend on temperature and humidity and ranges between 2% and 10% monthly.

Ming Dong · July 19th, 2004, 06:33 PM

The recommendation here is to store them at approx 50% charge.

Jeff Donald · July 19th, 2004, 06:44 PM

The article is over three years old and the current recommendation is to store the battery fully charged if storage is for extended periods of time (over 3 months). Even the author does not recommend discharging a battery before storage.

Quote:

So, does this mean I'm going to partially discharge my batteries before storage? No Way - too much trouble.

Graham Bernard · July 19th, 2004, 11:11 PM

So that's 100% true?

Thanks - Grazie

Daniel Hollister · July 20th, 2004, 12:32 AM

i get around 4, maybe 4.5 hours with my 4000mAh bettery. as said, it all depends on how you are using the camera. i also use the viewfinder primarily rather than the LCD (that's usually where that extra half hour comes in).

keep in mind that when you add on bigger batteries, it's going to stick out the back of the camera. the 4000 isnt too bad, but i also bought a 5500 not too long ago, and while it gets me 5.5-7 hours, i still am usually touching a bit with the viewfinder extended out. i cant use this battery if the viewfinder is in, my face is completely touching the battery. with the 4000, i can use it perfectly with the viewfinder extended. when the viewfinder is pushed in, it's still alright, but touches.

i would get 2 of the 4000mAh. that's $50 more than getting the 6000mAh battery, will be smaller than using one big battery, easy to swap, and will get you 8-10 hours of battery life. good deal.

Graham Bernard · July 20th, 2004, 12:44 AM

Has anybody had expereince of the Canon 910 Dual Battery Belt Clip & Charger? It can hold 2 x 945s that must be well over 8 hours use?!?!?!

Here you go http://www.pictureline.com/digital/d...ryCharger.html

Grazie

Daniel Hollister · July 20th, 2004, 12:51 AM

i havent used this in particular, but i have used a similar one that works with the DVX100... i hated it. it was heavy if you used it as a beltclip (and even fell off often because of the weight), and setting it anywhere else was just not convenient. at all. the cord was also not long enough to set it on the ground (if on a tripod) or anything like that.

i completely dumped the belt clip and just used 2 batteries and swapped when needed.

some of these problems might be differnet (i.e. cord length), HOWEVER the other problems, such as weight, are pretty general, and i suspect this would apply to this belt clip battery as well.

Alan McCormick · July 20th, 2004, 01:01 AM

Grazie,

I have got into a habit of charging next day so I always have them at hand incase I get called out for a shoot at short notice. I never thought about any recommended ways of storing (luckily I have been doing it right <g>)

Graham Bernard · July 20th, 2004, 01:09 AM

Who's a Lucky Boy Then! . . You deserve everything you get Alan .. you've worked very hard for it . . go get 'em ! ! !

. . . however, for me, I wish to store my batteries and the help has been very useful thank you.

Grazie

Alan McCormick · July 20th, 2004, 12:29 PM

Grazie,

thanks for your enthusiasm, it is catching!!

Must put some of my quick learnt experience down to you and the boys from the IOV, where most of my jobs have come from too.

btw - you had the VL3 as a bad buy, mine must be the DM-50 mic. Don't get me wrong it has been excellent for what I have needed to date but now I need to free up the hotshoe so I can use the PagC6 and a microphone. Just can't push for an MA300 and ME66/K6 (any jobs for a £K you need help on <G>)?

July 18th, 2004, 09:52 PM	#166
Alex Chan Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 78	Lenmar battery LIC-924 for GL2 I am looking at some other brand of battery for the GL2 because the original Canon battery is too expensive. I just came across with this brand "Lenmar", they have a battery LIC-924, 7.2V 4000mAh. Is anyone know how long is the running time of a 4000mAh battery on the GL2? The website said up to 5 hours but this based on some other types of camera. http://www.lenmar.com/product_list.a...non&category=3

July 18th, 2004, 10:01 PM	#167
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Alex, Lenmar is one of the top battery manufacturers across the board. Specifically, their Canon BP-compatible batteries are excellent performers and values. (Canon does not manufacture batteries, consequently they basically mark-up and remarket others' batteries.) You can be confident with Lenmar's batteries. Note, however, that run-time ratings of all batteries are purely nominal. Your mileage may vary, depending on how you use the camera. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

July 19th, 2004, 12:52 PM	#170
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Storing Batteries 945s? What sort of level - 1 Flash 0%; 2 flashes 50% ; 3 flashes 75% or CONSTANT 100% and how long between shelf charges? Grazie

July 19th, 2004, 04:19 PM	#171
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Ideally batteries should be stored fully charged. The rate of discharge will depend on temperature and humidity and ranges between 2% and 10% monthly. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 19th, 2004, 11:11 PM	#174
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	100% for Battery Storage . .. . So that's 100% true? Thanks - Grazie

July 19th, 2004, 01:04 AM	#168
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	. . even so Ken . . 7 hours! Wow! . .. Grazie

July 19th, 2004, 11:47 AM	#169
Alex Chan Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 78	Is anyone using 4000mAh battery for GL2 and about how long can it last? Cause I want to pick a acceptible battery.

July 19th, 2004, 06:33 PM	#172
Ming Dong Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 92	The recommendation here is to store them at approx 50% charge.

July 20th, 2004, 12:32 AM	#175
Daniel Hollister Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 128	i get around 4, maybe 4.5 hours with my 4000mAh bettery. as said, it all depends on how you are using the camera. i also use the viewfinder primarily rather than the LCD (that's usually where that extra half hour comes in). keep in mind that when you add on bigger batteries, it's going to stick out the back of the camera. the 4000 isnt too bad, but i also bought a 5500 not too long ago, and while it gets me 5.5-7 hours, i still am usually touching a bit with the viewfinder extended out. i cant use this battery if the viewfinder is in, my face is completely touching the battery. with the 4000, i can use it perfectly with the viewfinder extended. when the viewfinder is pushed in, it's still alright, but touches. i would get 2 of the 4000mAh. that's $50 more than getting the 6000mAh battery, will be smaller than using one big battery, easy to swap, and will get you 8-10 hours of battery life. good deal.

July 20th, 2004, 12:44 AM	#176
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Dual Battery Clip Has anybody had expereince of the Canon 910 Dual Battery Belt Clip & Charger? It can hold 2 x 945s that must be well over 8 hours use?!?!?! Here you go http://www.pictureline.com/digital/d...ryCharger.html Grazie

July 20th, 2004, 12:51 AM	#177
Daniel Hollister Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 128	i havent used this in particular, but i have used a similar one that works with the DVX100... i hated it. it was heavy if you used it as a beltclip (and even fell off often because of the weight), and setting it anywhere else was just not convenient. at all. the cord was also not long enough to set it on the ground (if on a tripod) or anything like that. i completely dumped the belt clip and just used 2 batteries and swapped when needed. some of these problems might be differnet (i.e. cord length), HOWEVER the other problems, such as weight, are pretty general, and i suspect this would apply to this belt clip battery as well.

July 20th, 2004, 01:01 AM	#178
Alan McCormick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chatham, UK Posts: 282	Grazie, I have got into a habit of charging next day so I always have them at hand incase I get called out for a shoot at short notice. I never thought about any recommended ways of storing (luckily I have been doing it right <g>) __________________ Alan McC

July 20th, 2004, 01:09 AM	#179
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Who's a Lucky Boy Then! . . You deserve everything you get Alan .. you've worked very hard for it . . go get 'em ! ! ! . . . however, for me, I wish to store my batteries and the help has been very useful thank you. Grazie

July 20th, 2004, 12:29 PM	#180
Alan McCormick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chatham, UK Posts: 282	sorry mixed threads Grazie, thanks for your enthusiasm, it is catching!! Must put some of my quick learnt experience down to you and the boys from the IOV, where most of my jobs have come from too. btw - you had the VL3 as a bad buy, mine must be the DM-50 mic. Don't get me wrong it has been excellent for what I have needed to date but now I need to free up the hotshoe so I can use the PagC6 and a microphone. Just can't push for an MA300 and ME66/K6 (any jobs for a £K you need help on <G>)? __________________ Alan McC