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March 19th, 2009, 10:07 AM | #331 |
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Anyone know a good Canadian dealer to pickup these batteries from? I would prefer a 950 as the 970 is pretty heavy when it comes to using it on a glidecam.
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March 26th, 2009, 08:18 AM | #332 |
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American Batteries
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is it okay to buy batteries from the USA? They work out cheaper and i'll be going there in a couple of months. |
July 15th, 2009, 12:20 AM | #333 |
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Battery Question - Very Important
I am leaving for a backcountry trip where I may be up to 30 days without being able to recharge any batteries. I have the Canon XH-A1 and I am looking for extra batteries.
I tried reading several pages on this thread and came away with nothing. So I would like a direct response and some advice. I sincerely appreciate it. I am looking for roughly 4 additional 970 type batteries. I am leaning heavily toward brand X batteries because they are much cheaper. I've heard about the fitting problems, so I would like an off brand battery that fits properly and would work flawlessly in my XH-A1. Also, will these batteries fit in the stock Canon charger or do I need to purchase a separate charter, if I need to buy a separate charger are they easy to obtain online? Appreciate it guys!!! |
July 15th, 2009, 11:04 PM | #334 |
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I have off brand BP970G batteries for sale and standard wallplug charger.
L.A. Color Shop | BP-970G Canon Compatible High Capacity Battery I myself also use these batteries for my two XH-A1 and 6 of these batteries for a full day wedding shot. Each one last about 3 to 3.5 hours per charge continuous shooting with LCD on. It's been 2 years now and I can say the batteries are still holding charge very well. I'm very happy with the result. Best is, it's way cheaper than the original Canon brand.
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July 15th, 2009, 11:51 PM | #335 |
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I bought one of these from Taky about a year ago and I've had zero problems. I consistently get around 4 hrs per full charge, PLUS they fit like they should.
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July 16th, 2009, 01:12 PM | #336 |
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Thanks
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I ordered 3 today. |
August 19th, 2009, 10:56 PM | #337 |
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my 2 cents
I just recently joined the forums here. I haven't read through the entire battery forum thread so I don't know if someone else mentioned this . I buy batteries from batteryvalues.com they have pretty good prices on high quality off brand batteries .
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September 22nd, 2009, 10:08 AM | #338 |
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Original 2006 batteries still going strong?
Anyone who got their XH-A1 in 2006 care to comment on how the original Canon batteries are bearing up? I haven't noticed any dropoff in performance of mine yet (nearly two years) but I have a BP-970G in addition to the supplied one, and have a limited number of charge cycles. When do you think replacement will be required (and I'll fix a mortgage to get another Canon BP-970G).
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September 22nd, 2009, 10:14 AM | #339 |
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I have been using the 4 third party BP-970G that I am selling since 2007 (using GL2). L.A. Color Shop | BP-970G Canon Compatible High Capacity Battery Consider I have about 30 to 40 weddings a year. They still hold charger very well. The Canon brand BP-970G is just way too expensive.
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September 22nd, 2009, 10:25 AM | #340 |
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I got mine in 2006 and bought a second battery a few months later, same smaller one as the original. Both are still in perfect condition with no apparent dropoff in shelf life or service time.
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Nonsense, my boy. Just look at this great deal from Samuel King "Intelligent IT Solutions":
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April 12th, 2010, 01:15 AM | #342 |
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Yesterday I went to Michaels on Elizebeth street in Melbourne to get some pricing on batteries. They quote me some ridiculous amount for BP-950. Over 250.
Is there any problem with a replacement batteries? I found some for AU$50 or so on online shops. |
April 12th, 2010, 08:51 AM | #343 |
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There're some generic brand batteries that are made with recycled cell. I have read some people also reported battery exploded or melted inside the camera. The BP-970G battery that we have are made with high quality battery cell. I myself am using them for my Xh-A1 for the last 3 years. They still hold charge and works well.
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April 12th, 2010, 06:14 PM | #344 |
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^ Postage to Australia for 1lbs is US$28.00 + the battery US$42.00. This totals to about AU$75.50.
I might order it from you, Takky. At least I know your staff is decent. There is no guarantee with these other online shops... the $28 shipping fee is the killer here... I think I can live with $10 difference... Besides, the one I can get here is only 6600mAh. I'd be glad if you manage to ship it asap once the order goes through. thanks Edit: Just purchased one and chose "express international" shipping method $32. I have an engagement party to video on 25th. Last time I recharged my battery at dinner time... and used one camera only for about an hour.... |
April 12th, 2010, 07:12 PM | #345 |
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Thanks for ordering from us. We'll be shipping out the battery to you tmrw.
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