GL2 & XM2 Battery / Batteries

Thomas Fraser · November 18th, 2003, 08:09 PM

I live in Toronto Canada , at FutureShop they sell OPTEX L125 / 2 hour Lithium Ion battery for Canon GL2. Works great and the price is right, $49.00 .. Check it out..

Jason Casey · November 20th, 2003, 11:49 AM

I actually just bought one on a tip from someone else in these forums.

"I just got a Lenmar 941 5500mah for my GL2 from here
http://www.aaxes.net/products.mpl?act=pd&id=2002-07-15_3738&ref=pgrab for $56.95, quick service, no problems."

Kevin Daman · November 21st, 2003, 11:51 AM

I bought two of off ebay and ive only been using them for about a month and they work great

Dennis Parker · February 15th, 2004, 03:02 PM

Hello!

I've lurked these very informative boards for what seems forever....and recently bought a GL2. Mods, if I have posted this in the wrong forum or there is another thread going that answers my question...please point me in that direction.

I decided to buy an extended use battery on ebay. I bought what was advertised as the equivalent to the Canon BP-945. I received the battery a few days ago and noticed that the battery says it is a "7.4 volt 5700mAH". The BP-945 is advertised as "7.2" volt". I am worried that if I use the slighly higher powered aftermarkert battery on my GL2...it may damage my camera.

Any advice is greatly appreciated......

Ken Tanaka · February 15th, 2004, 03:11 PM

Hello and Welcome, Dennis.

No problem with the 7.4v rating on that battery. The nominal voltage of the GL2 is, indeed, 7.2v. But onboard voltage regulators take care of such minor variances.

Lenmar is one of the leading 3rd party battery manufacturers for camcorders. Take a browse through some of their Canon camcorder products and you'll see a variety of voltages. (Note that not all of these batteries are compatible with the GL2.)

Don Palomaki · February 15th, 2004, 03:59 PM

The Li-ion batteries are nominally 7.2 volts, but with a full, fresh charge it is more likely to measure about 8.2 volts, and when near discharged it is probably around 6.2 volts.

The 7.4 is probably marketing speak.

As Ken notes, the 7.4 should not be a problem.

Dennis Parker · February 16th, 2004, 04:22 AM

Thanks for the info Don & Ken. That takes care of the concerns that I had about charging it up and using it. Now let me get back to lurking!

Rob Zeigler · March 4th, 2004, 04:17 PM

Hey all,

Just bought a Power 2000 BP-945 equivalent for my GL2 and was wondering if and where I could get a cover for the battery terminals, for when it's not in use?

Thanks.

David Ho · March 7th, 2004, 06:37 AM

I'm debating whether I should leave it (BP930s & BP945s) on the GL2 when I turn it off and have it idling or not. How do you guys approach this? I've also heard some crazy instances when changing the tape that accounted in battery/tape errors...

What is your routine for packing and getting the GL2 ready to shoot? I usually do: put batteries in first, turn on GL2, put the DV cassette in, then ready to roll!

Steve Olds · March 7th, 2004, 07:27 AM

I leave the battery on so I'am ready to shoot. All I need to do is load the tape and shoot. I have not had a problem yet doing this.

Stewart McDonald · March 7th, 2004, 08:13 AM

You mean you're not meant to leave a cassette in when its not in use?

Paul Bravmann · March 7th, 2004, 10:08 AM

i'd been meaning to ask about this myself.

the gl-2 manual states that the battery and tape should be removed from the camera when not in use. but my understanding is that most seasoned videographers are pretty much always "locked and loaded."

is there a potential for damage if one ignores the manual, leaves the battery on and tape in? and if so, what kind of damage?

phb

Robin Davies-Rollinson · March 7th, 2004, 10:41 AM

I usually leave batteries on the camera - and if they're not on, then the mains adapter is!
There's usually a tape in it as well. It's not left touching the heads, so why worry...

Robin

Jean-Philippe Archibald · March 7th, 2004, 10:48 AM

Take a look a this thread:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...t=leaving+tape

Nicholi Brossia · March 7th, 2004, 01:24 PM

My experience, keep in mind I haven't scientifically tested this, is that the batteries hold their charge better when stored off the camera. This could just be my imagination, but I think its a good idea anyway, especially for longer periods of time.

November 18th, 2003, 08:09 PM	#91
Thomas Fraser Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 70	GL2 battery Toronto Canada I live in Toronto Canada , at FutureShop they sell OPTEX L125 / 2 hour Lithium Ion battery for Canon GL2. Works great and the price is right, $49.00 .. Check it out.. __________________ Thanks for your help everyone.

November 20th, 2003, 11:49 AM	#92
Jason Casey Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 93	I actually just bought one on a tip from someone else in these forums. "I just got a Lenmar 941 5500mah for my GL2 from here http://www.aaxes.net/products.mpl?act=pd&id=2002-07-15_3738&ref=pgrab for $56.95, quick service, no problems." __________________ Jason Casey www.jcmediaservices.com www.kickbacktracks.com Royalty Free Video Production Loops!

February 15th, 2004, 03:02 PM	#94
Dennis Parker Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 58	Battery question for my GL2 Hello! I've lurked these very informative boards for what seems forever....and recently bought a GL2. Mods, if I have posted this in the wrong forum or there is another thread going that answers my question...please point me in that direction. I decided to buy an extended use battery on ebay. I bought what was advertised as the equivalent to the Canon BP-945. I received the battery a few days ago and noticed that the battery says it is a "7.4 volt 5700mAH". The BP-945 is advertised as "7.2" volt". I am worried that if I use the slighly higher powered aftermarkert battery on my GL2...it may damage my camera. Any advice is greatly appreciated......

February 15th, 2004, 03:11 PM	#95
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Hello and Welcome, Dennis. No problem with the 7.4v rating on that battery. The nominal voltage of the GL2 is, indeed, 7.2v. But onboard voltage regulators take care of such minor variances. Lenmar is one of the leading 3rd party battery manufacturers for camcorders. Take a browse through some of their Canon camcorder products and you'll see a variety of voltages. (Note that not all of these batteries are compatible with the GL2.) __________________ 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

February 15th, 2004, 03:59 PM	#96
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	The Li-ion batteries are nominally 7.2 volts, but with a full, fresh charge it is more likely to measure about 8.2 volts, and when near discharged it is probably around 6.2 volts. The 7.4 is probably marketing speak. As Ken notes, the 7.4 should not be a problem. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

November 21st, 2003, 11:51 AM	#93
Kevin Daman New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 8	I bought two of off ebay and ive only been using them for about a month and they work great

February 16th, 2004, 04:22 AM	#97
Dennis Parker Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 58	Thanks for the info Don & Ken. That takes care of the concerns that I had about charging it up and using it. Now let me get back to lurking!

March 4th, 2004, 04:17 PM	#98
Rob Zeigler Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 87	Power 2000 Battery Terminal Covers Hey all, Just bought a Power 2000 BP-945 equivalent for my GL2 and was wondering if and where I could get a cover for the battery terminals, for when it's not in use? Thanks. __________________ Rob Zeigler http://www.robzeigler.com

March 7th, 2004, 06:37 AM	#99
David Ho Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 354	Do you leave your batteries on the GL2 at all times? I'm debating whether I should leave it (BP930s & BP945s) on the GL2 when I turn it off and have it idling or not. How do you guys approach this? I've also heard some crazy instances when changing the tape that accounted in battery/tape errors... What is your routine for packing and getting the GL2 ready to shoot? I usually do: put batteries in first, turn on GL2, put the DV cassette in, then ready to roll! __________________ "Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film."

March 7th, 2004, 07:27 AM	#100
Steve Olds Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rolla, Mo Posts: 116	I leave the battery on so I'am ready to shoot. All I need to do is load the tape and shoot. I have not had a problem yet doing this.

March 7th, 2004, 08:13 AM	#101
Stewart McDonald Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK Posts: 130	You mean you're not meant to leave a cassette in when its not in use?

March 7th, 2004, 10:08 AM	#102
Paul Bravmann Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 44	i'd been meaning to ask about this myself. the gl-2 manual states that the battery and tape should be removed from the camera when not in use. but my understanding is that most seasoned videographers are pretty much always "locked and loaded." is there a potential for damage if one ignores the manual, leaves the battery on and tape in? and if so, what kind of damage? phb

March 7th, 2004, 10:41 AM	#103
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	I usually leave batteries on the camera - and if they're not on, then the mains adapter is! There's usually a tape in it as well. It's not left touching the heads, so why worry... Robin

March 7th, 2004, 10:48 AM	#104
Jean-Philippe Archibald Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saguenay, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,051	Take a look a this thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...t=leaving+tape __________________ Jean-Philippe Archibald http://www.jparchibald.com - http://www.vimeo.com/jparchib

March 7th, 2004, 01:24 PM	#105
Nicholi Brossia Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 389	My experience, keep in mind I haven't scientifically tested this, is that the batteries hold their charge better when stored off the camera. This could just be my imagination, but I think its a good idea anyway, especially for longer periods of time. __________________ Nicholi Brossia