Canon XH batteries / battery thread

Alastair Brown · February 6th, 2007, 03:34 PM

Thats weird?

I just did what I should have done first, and placed them side by side.

Although physically, the same size, the Canon has extra terminals in the centre.

The supplied Canon BP-950G is rated at 7.4V 5200mAh whereas the BP941H is rated at 7.2V 4350mAh.

Link below shows them end to end.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...ugga/batts.jpg

So...I was thinking it was a no-go but...then saw your post?

Looking at the charger, it does not use the extra three terminals only the outisde + and - ones, which are a match on both batteries.

Looking inside the camera, there are definetely extra contacts for the three extra terminals. These are marked T B and D.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...a/XH-A1015.jpg

Can anybody expand on this?

Bill Pryor · February 6th, 2007, 03:48 PM

This guy's batteries look just like mine. What you have must be something different.

Alastair Brown · February 6th, 2007, 03:59 PM

I tried the "Big Boy" BP941H in and the camera worked.

Then came the heartstopping moment!

Opened the battery cover, flicked the battery release and.....the battery never budged.....ARGH!!!!!!!!!

Cold sweat time.....dont panic....dont panic!!!!!!

Had to hold the camera upside down and give it one solid shake and phew...it slipped out.

These "Big Boys" that fill the compartment look like they may all suffer the same problem. Anyone else brave enough to confirm this?

Are you saying your friends batteries have the three extra connections?

The BP-945's on E-Bay all look identical to the BP-941 I already have i.e. only two connections so....what gives?

Bill Pryor · February 6th, 2007, 04:03 PM

I'm not sure what batteries he has, but they don't stick and they work. I'm guessing what you may have is one of the older ones, or a non-Cannon battery. There's been a thread ongoing here about how the non-Cannon batteries are just a bit bigger and will stick and you have to use some double sticky tape or something to get them out.

Pat Sipes · February 6th, 2007, 05:44 PM

The large batteries work fine on mine and they don't stick either.

Bill Pryor · February 6th, 2007, 05:47 PM

Are they Canon batteries?

Pat Sipes · February 6th, 2007, 06:17 PM

No, they are Lenmark

Matthew Nayman · February 6th, 2007, 06:29 PM

Edward,

The charger always goes back to one blink...

Bill Busby · February 6th, 2007, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat Sipes

No, they are Lenmark

Strange... I have 2 Lenmar LIC941 6000mAh batteries & both need the gaffer tape pull tab fix, otherwise they are sticky :-\

Which model are you using Pat?

Bill

Mark Fry · February 7th, 2007, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Randolph

I've ordered the BP-970 clone from BestBatt.com for $68 along with the $19.50 AC/Car charger. I'll report on how they work.

Just be sure that that clone is an easy fit in the A1's compartment. I've not seen that brand mentioned before. Some clones (not all) are a millimetre or so too wide or too tall, and so don't pop out when you release the catch...!

Bill Pryor · February 7th, 2007, 01:12 PM

Thanks, Chris. I must have missed pg. 14. I'm sure I read it but obviously I didn't "read" it.

Bill Pryor · February 11th, 2007, 11:56 AM

It's page 16 in the manual I downloaded. I haven't checked about the one that came with the camera.

Chris Hurd · February 11th, 2007, 01:14 PM

I was referencing the PDF download. My hardcopy is still sealed in plastic.

Josh Chesarek · February 11th, 2007, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Fry

Just be sure that that clone is an easy fit in the A1's compartment. I've not seen that brand mentioned before. Some clones (not all) are a millimetre or so too wide or too tall, and so don't pop out when you release the catch...!

I also have the Power 2000 BP-945 Replacement and it works great without any problems. Goes in cleanly and comes out just like it should. :)

Bill Busby · February 11th, 2007, 02:42 PM

For the HV-10 I have the larger capacity Power2000 battery which looses power momentarily at the slightest bump. :-\ Go figure.

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February 6th, 2007, 03:34 PM	#106
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Thats weird? I just did what I should have done first, and placed them side by side. Although physically, the same size, the Canon has extra terminals in the centre. The supplied Canon BP-950G is rated at 7.4V 5200mAh whereas the BP941H is rated at 7.2V 4350mAh. Link below shows them end to end. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...ugga/batts.jpg So...I was thinking it was a no-go but...then saw your post? Looking at the charger, it does not use the extra three terminals only the outisde + and - ones, which are a match on both batteries. Looking inside the camera, there are definetely extra contacts for the three extra terminals. These are marked T B and D. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...a/XH-A1015.jpg Can anybody expand on this?

February 6th, 2007, 03:48 PM	#107
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	This guy's batteries look just like mine. What you have must be something different.

February 6th, 2007, 03:59 PM	#108
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	I tried the "Big Boy" BP941H in and the camera worked. Then came the heartstopping moment! Opened the battery cover, flicked the battery release and.....the battery never budged.....ARGH!!!!!!!!! Cold sweat time.....dont panic....dont panic!!!!!! Had to hold the camera upside down and give it one solid shake and phew...it slipped out. These "Big Boys" that fill the compartment look like they may all suffer the same problem. Anyone else brave enough to confirm this? Are you saying your friends batteries have the three extra connections? The BP-945's on E-Bay all look identical to the BP-941 I already have i.e. only two connections so....what gives?

February 6th, 2007, 04:03 PM	#109
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I'm not sure what batteries he has, but they don't stick and they work. I'm guessing what you may have is one of the older ones, or a non-Cannon battery. There's been a thread ongoing here about how the non-Cannon batteries are just a bit bigger and will stick and you have to use some double sticky tape or something to get them out.

February 6th, 2007, 05:44 PM	#110
Pat Sipes Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 26	The large batteries work fine on mine and they don't stick either.

February 6th, 2007, 05:47 PM	#111
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Are they Canon batteries?

February 6th, 2007, 06:17 PM	#112
Pat Sipes Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 26	No, they are Lenmark

February 6th, 2007, 06:29 PM	#113
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Edward, The charger always goes back to one blink...

February 7th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#116
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Thanks, Chris. I must have missed pg. 14. I'm sure I read it but obviously I didn't "read" it.

February 11th, 2007, 11:56 AM	#117
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	It's page 16 in the manual I downloaded. I haven't checked about the one that came with the camera.

February 11th, 2007, 02:42 PM	#120
Bill Busby Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 959	For the HV-10 I have the larger capacity Power2000 battery which looses power momentarily at the slightest bump. :-\ Go figure.