It sure seems to be. The P2K's run consistently long (very long) after charging.

thank you all!
I'm glad to hear the batteryes are jsut fine.
But they're SOLD OUT again!

another source
 

http://www.bargain-batteries.com

has some 5500Mah batteries for $40.78

Apparently they are also doing business as

http://www.power-smart-energy.com

where they list the battery for 5 bucks more.

when I tried to order a battery the web page screwed up and I wrote a short email. they replied the next day. Shipping is a flat 7 bucks or so. I've not ordered from them so I can't recommend them but I am probably going to order two of those 5500's. At that price it's hard to pass up and I figure there are only so many actual manufacturers that they are quite likely to be the same as the Lenmar or whatever...

I just bought some batteries locally from portapower. Theyr'e on Ebay and really inexpensive.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2929602916&category=15072

No problems with the batteries.

And yes the batteries charge fine in the provided charger that comes with the GL2.

Vince

Sorry for my stupid question. What is the part number for the 8 hour battery for the GL2? Is it BP-941 or 945?

thx

The eagle one imports(porta powers) batteries are listed as bp-945 batteries. I've read on other posts that they are the same batteries. In my opinion, I think the only difference is the amp hours, 5400 etc.

I hope that answers your question.
I love this site! btw

Vince

I just ordered a couple of 3700mAh BP-930's from www.sabahoceanic.com. Lets hope they arrive at the same time as my XM-2.

Those 941 batteries have sold out. If I order some, will they get more in and ship?
Also, how long do the 930 batteries last for?


Thanks

Battery Megasource, Inc.
 

I just got my BP-945 from Battery Megasource, Inc. I bought it via E-bay. Figured I could take a chance fro 45.97 (including shipping).

Again, it is a BP-945 with 5700 mAh at 7.4v.

It is currently charging.

I will post my findings tomor. night after I use it on a shoot.

- Aaron

Any idea the shelf life of these batteries or longevity under occasional use. How do they compare to OEM batteries?

Results
 

Hi all.

I bought the bat. mentioned in my above post. I did a shoot and used the camera with LCD screen open and Canon's little Hot Shoe light. The shoot was about 2 hours long. I have 75% bat. life left if not more.

I ordered 2 more. We will see how it goes.

UK Here!!
 

I just placed an order with Fotosense, here in the UK, for a HL Lith-Ion 945 7.2v, 5550mAh - nearly 50% of the cost of the original I bought when I purchased the XM2!

Again, if this works out - should do - I'll order some more.


Grazie