Rated battery life of the MKE300 is about 200 hours with LR44 battery per the specification sheet.

This appears to be a USA product because it is not on the German Sennheiser web page. Note that it has a rapid low frequency roll off starting around 200 Hz.

The LR44 is an alkaline battery. The MS76 (PX76 different numbers, but same battery from different mfg.) is a silver battery and usually lasts longer. A 357 (exact same battery as MS76) battery is also silver and is used in hearing aids. These can be found for much less money than what camera stores sell the 76 for.

Jeff

<<<-- Originally posted by Don Palomaki : Note that it has a rapid low frequency roll off starting around 200 Hz. -->>>

If you say so boss - but what does it mean?? Sorry but audio is not my forte.

Ross

It just means that the MKE300 isn't terribly good at recording low frequency sounds. Most of the time, this is a good thing since it helps reduce low frequency rumbles (AC units, trucks passing outside, etc.) on your audio track. On the otherhand, if you want decent recordings of something with a lot of low frequency info in it, you may need to find another microphone to record it with.
Hope that helps.

Thanks Ralph, I understand now.

Regards

Ross

buying batteries
 

I'm going to buy another extra battery for my XL1-s. Do most of you buy only Canon batteries or will you buy a off brand? Where do you buy them from? Thanks for the help

Try this string. A number of people are using the Lenmar battery with good results.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?threadid=622

I bought off brands off Ebay. I'm happy with the price and results.

Can you tell me which off brand you bought at ebay? Ebay Germany has also 945 type batteries for sale.

Not sure. They just say "Fits Canon" on them. I threw out the boxes so I can't check. I don't remember a name off them.

Anyone tried the pwoer-2000 version of the BP-945?

Yes, Aaron. I have several Power 2000 batteries. Their specs and actual performance make them the best available BP-945 - class batteries in my experience.

Ok, revisiting this thread. I'm want to buy the Power-2000 battery, just wanted to know if it is charegable with the default Xm2 battery charger?

Cheers
Aaron

Yes, it is.

Ok, this may sound silly...but are the attachments for the batteries like the power-2000 and BP-945 identical from say an XM2 to a GL2? Will either battery fit on either spec camera? It would be idiotic to have them different, but you know how product design works sometimes and I want to make sure before I order from the U.S.

Cheers

Aaron,
The Power 2000 battery is physically and functionally compatible with the BP-945 in absolutely every manner and either battery will run either camera. The Power 2000 just packs a significantly longer-lasting charge than the BP.

Anton Bauer batteries
 

Hi guys,

I'm currently looking at an Anton Bauer battery set for my XL1. Why? Because these are batteries that are barely depletable, and you can attach and feed one of their camera lights from them, at the same time as the camera.

Has any of you ever used them? I can't find info on the Watchdog. Some user experience would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Battery Replacement brands for XL1S
 

I need to pick up some extra batteries for my XL1S and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for or against any brand or types.


See a number of them out there other then the standard (and more expensive) Canon brand and was figured someone here had to have some experiences.


TIA

I'm using a couple of Lenmar batteries; from our sponsor Pro-Tape (see www.dvinfo.net/sponsors)

I also use Lenmar Batteries http://www.lenmar.com/ and their Mach 1 Fast Charger. I've been very pleased with their performance.

Jeff

The Lenmars have a great reputation. (Jeff link is busted: try http://www.lenmar.com/)

Alternatively, I've been using Power-2000 BP-945-equivalents for nearly 2 years. Very long-lasting (much longer that the Canon brand), no apparent memory problems or significant capacity dissipation over time. They charge from the standard Canon BP chargers.

Welcome aboard Jan! I think this might be what you are looking
for (although I'm not 100% sure):

http://www.aspenelectronics.com/aspe...lized/xl7a.htm

I did a search (using the search feature off this board) and found
this thread where the above URL came from:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ighlight=Bauer

Hope this will help you some, and hi from your "neighbour"!

Somehow that top link seems not to be working anymore (it
returns a 404 not found now), which is weird. You could go to
their main site and contact them regarding such an adapter
though.

I could not find the adapter when browsing through their
catalog either. Perhaps it has been discontinued.

Good luck.

The link works for me.
You aren't using one of those "Mac" things, are you?

No Mac for me... Only PC! Still not working here somehow. This
is very strange!

Same here. That Aspen link doesn't show anything. Oh well, I found some user stories. Still strange Chris doesn't have any on the site itself.

Just FYI, we offer both the Shoulder Brace designed specifically for the AB batteries, and a stand alone DC Converter with the industery standard XLR input, Canon DC plug output.
http://www.dolgin.net/PowerBrace_Gold.htm
http://www.dolgin.net/DCConverter.htm
While the converter LEDs normally indicate the 12V levels, they can be set to 14.4V levels per request (no charge)
Alex Dolgin
Dolgin Engineering

Thanks for the heads up on that Alex!

Thanks for the tips guys, especially the recommendation for the Power-2000 ones (which are also advertised as from VidPro it seems).

I've seen them around but am always leery of "never heard of them" brands even at good prices but I just picked a couple of them up. Thx.

Any Brits in here know a good places or websites to buy cheap [but not cheap and nasty] batteries for the XL1s???

In the UK try www.sabahoceanic.com I just order a BP941 5500mah for £34 delivered! Paid £62.50 for the same thing from Keene last year.

I've always been reluctant to switching to 'no brand' batteries, but I'm aware that most of of the time these products come from the same plant...

Do these batteries from for instance www.sabahoceanic.com wear out faster, or drain faster? Or any other issues? Just checking before ordering :-)

Thanks in advance,

Bar3nd

Barend,

Can't speak for sabahoceanic, but my Lenmar batteries are holding out just fine after 18 months of regular use. Hope this helps,

Battery Belt
 

Does anyone know what a good battery belt is for the xl1s? Thanks

We need more specifics to answer. What do you want to power with a battery belt? Most such power sources, such as Anton Bauer belts, provide 12v DC whereas the XL1s runs on 7.2v DC power.

I use on rare occasions the NRG Research belts and their convertor cables The belt is a left over from my Beta SP days. It weighs about 8 pounds and can power an XL1 for days.

Jeff

Jeff (and others)

You said you used the NRG on rare occasions. What do you use now--if anything?

I use the Canon CH-910 and I use the Lenmar LIC 941. I carry 4 of the batteries and that can power and XL1 for 8 to 12 hours at a minimum. I occasionally use my belt to add stability (extra weight) to my tripod. The belt gets clipped over the mid-level spreader. I also use it when I won't be near a reliable power supply to recharge my Lenmar batteries.

Jeff

What's difference between 941 vs. 945 batteries
 

Hey everyone... I'm a bit confused as to the number for the
largest Canon battery. It is usually referred to as the BP-945
but Lenmar says it is a 941?? Can someone please clarify this
since I'm looking into buying one today.

Thanks!

The Lenmar 941 actually has more juice than the Canon 945, so you're good to go. There's three basic sizes of the BP 9xx series batt, small, medium and large. 941 is Lenmar's designation for the large even though Canon no longer makes the 941 (now the 945). Doesn't matter as the 941 and 945 are the same physical size and a Lenmar 941 will outperform and outlast a Canon 945 anyway. Hope this helps,