Charging Digital 8 Batteries... at DVinfo.net

Alessandro Machi · July 24th, 2004, 03:19 AM

Do I have any other option besides using the camera as the charger?

Jeff Donald · July 24th, 2004, 05:32 AM

In the late '90's when D8 was trying to compete with mini DV their were a few companies that made chargers for the batteries. I doubt anyone today still makes a charger for D8.

Alessandro Machi · July 24th, 2004, 07:20 AM

If you can remember the company names I'll try a google search.

Giroud Francois · July 24th, 2004, 07:39 AM

this is not a problem of D8 , but rather a problem of battery technology.
You need first to know if it is Li-ion, Ni-mh, Cad-Ni technology to name the known ones.
Then you need to find a way to attach contact on the case of the battery as much of them often have different contact pattern.

Alessandro Machi · July 24th, 2004, 09:16 AM

Since Sony is the primary manufacturer of Digital-8, perhaps a Digital-8 battery recharger will work with any Sony Digital-8.

Jeff Donald · July 24th, 2004, 09:32 AM

sony used to make a separate charger, if I remember correctly. Another mfg., I think, was Sima. I'm sure there were other. You might try Lenmar, they make a number of chargers.

Steve McDonald · August 10th, 2004, 01:18 AM

Sony Digital8 camcorders and VCRs use the same series of batteries as their DV models. Such as NP-F, NP-FM, NP-QM and others.

The Sima SPM-13 lithium battery charger is my recommendation for them all. It comes with 3 extra adaptor trays and will also charge 3.6 or 7.2 volt lithium batteries from other manufacturers.

I've used mine about 1,000 times over the last 3 years and it works fast and faultlessly. When a battery is charged, it gives out 3 blasts of sound that will disturb your neighbors.

Steve McDonald

July 24th, 2004, 03:19 AM	#1
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July 24th, 2004, 05:32 AM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	In the late '90's when D8 was trying to compete with mini DV their were a few companies that made chargers for the batteries. I doubt anyone today still makes a charger for D8. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 24th, 2004, 07:20 AM	#3
Alessandro Machi Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, Ca USA Posts: 553	If you can remember the company names I'll try a google search. __________________ https://alexlogic.blogspot.com/ Los Angeles Emmy Winner (yes, used a video edit controller and loved doing so.)

July 24th, 2004, 09:16 AM	#5
Alessandro Machi Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, Ca USA Posts: 553	Since Sony is the primary manufacturer of Digital-8, perhaps a Digital-8 battery recharger will work with any Sony Digital-8. __________________ https://alexlogic.blogspot.com/ Los Angeles Emmy Winner (yes, used a video edit controller and loved doing so.)

July 24th, 2004, 09:32 AM	#6
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	sony used to make a separate charger, if I remember correctly. Another mfg., I think, was Sima. I'm sure there were other. You might try Lenmar, they make a number of chargers. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 24th, 2004, 07:39 AM	#4
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	this is not a problem of D8 , but rather a problem of battery technology. You need first to know if it is Li-ion, Ni-mh, Cad-Ni technology to name the known ones. Then you need to find a way to attach contact on the case of the battery as much of them often have different contact pattern.

August 10th, 2004, 01:18 AM	#7
Steve McDonald Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 366	Sony Digital8 camcorders and VCRs use the same series of batteries as their DV models. Such as NP-F, NP-FM, NP-QM and others. The Sima SPM-13 lithium battery charger is my recommendation for them all. It comes with 3 extra adaptor trays and will also charge 3.6 or 7.2 volt lithium batteries from other manufacturers. I've used mine about 1,000 times over the last 3 years and it works fast and faultlessly. When a battery is charged, it gives out 3 blasts of sound that will disturb your neighbors. Steve McDonald