Opinion on HomeMade Battery at DVinfo.net

Ron Onarabmaz · September 18th, 2004, 06:55 AM

i stumbled upon this website. i know dv batteries can be pretty expensive and it seems like this person's solution sounds practical. to the veterans in this here website, what say you?

go to:

http://www.sticktowhatyouknow.com/

then click on:

Behind the Scenes

then click on:

Specialized Film Equipment

you'll see 8 thumbnail pics. click on the upper right one. Discuss

Alex Dolgin · September 18th, 2004, 09:09 PM

You might save a few dollars. You will have to deal with diy wiring and resulting reliability problems. There is no way a battery like this would fit on your camcorder - NiCad batteries are bigger than Li-Ion for the same capacity.
Alex

Rick Bravo · September 19th, 2004, 04:22 PM

Homemade battery + expensive camera + OOOPS!!! = No Warranty!

Be careful.

RB

Rob Lohman · September 20th, 2004, 04:54 AM

I bought a Lenmar (cheaper brand) battery for my XL1S at around
$50 or so (new) and it lasts like 4 hours or something (not continues
recording). Pretty good and cheap in my opinion. Doesn't always
have to get a brand battery!

Cliff Hepburn · September 20th, 2004, 08:07 AM

Check eBay before you go and build a battery. I got a $60 Sony Li Ion ($13) and a Sony external Battery Charger ($12) + $16 (shipping) = $41. It was shipped from Singapore, though.

September 18th, 2004, 06:55 AM	#1
Ron Onarabmaz Tourist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbus Posts: 3	Opinion on HomeMade Battery i stumbled upon this website. i know dv batteries can be pretty expensive and it seems like this person's solution sounds practical. to the veterans in this here website, what say you? go to: http://www.sticktowhatyouknow.com/ then click on: Behind the Scenes then click on: Specialized Film Equipment you'll see 8 thumbnail pics. click on the upper right one. Discuss

September 18th, 2004, 09:09 PM	#2
Alex Dolgin Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lexington, Ma Posts: 286	You might save a few dollars. You will have to deal with diy wiring and resulting reliability problems. There is no way a battery like this would fit on your camcorder - NiCad batteries are bigger than Li-Ion for the same capacity. Alex __________________ Alex Dolgin Dolgin Engineering Camera DC Power accessories, Fast 4 position Battery Charger http://www.dolgin.net

September 19th, 2004, 04:22 PM	#3
Rick Bravo Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 574	I say... Homemade battery + expensive camera + OOOPS!!! = No Warranty! Be careful. RB __________________ "The future ain't what it used to be." Yogi Berra. www.rbravo.com

September 20th, 2004, 04:54 AM	#4
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I bought a Lenmar (cheaper brand) battery for my XL1S at around $50 or so (new) and it lasts like 4 hours or something (not continues recording). Pretty good and cheap in my opinion. Doesn't always have to get a brand battery! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 20th, 2004, 08:07 AM	#5
Cliff Hepburn Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 75	Check eBay before you go and build a battery. I got a $60 Sony Li Ion ($13) and a Sony external Battery Charger ($12) + $16 (shipping) = $41. It was shipped from Singapore, though.