Thoughts on generic batteries from Ebay for EX1 EX1r at DVinfo.net

Kelly Langerak · February 11th, 2010, 04:16 PM

I've had good and bad experiences with generic batteries from ebay, but mostly good. If you have these batteries, does it ask pop up a message on your LCD screen every time you turn the camera on? ex. "This battery is not....."

What are your thoughts on these?

Thanks.

New PL-U95 Battery for PMW-EX1/EX3 Better BP-U60/U30 - eBay (item 290333328839 end time Feb-16-10 17:05:20 PST)

Steve Shovlar · February 11th, 2010, 04:27 PM

Looks similar to a Swit battery, which I own. This one works the same way by using the 12V input. The only reading of remaing battery life will be on the battery itself.

For the money it could be worth a gamble. Buy one and let us all know how long it really lasts! ;)

Garrett Low · February 11th, 2010, 05:47 PM

I actually just got two of these batteries to use with my EX3. I used them extensively last week and so far they work great. I got about 7 hours off of a full charge. A really nice bonus is they come with a D-tap connector too.

Garrett

Ned Soltz · February 12th, 2010, 06:14 AM

Appears to me to be the similar to the Switronix battery

Switronix | EX-L96 14.4v 96W Lithium-Ion Battery Pack | EX-L96

Piotr Wozniacki · February 12th, 2010, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Shovlar

Looks similar to a Swit battery, which I own. This one works the same way by using the 12V input. The only reading of remaing battery life will be on the battery itself.

Since it uses the 12V DC input - you have the voltage displayed, rather than remaining time (as with the Sony's own BP-Uxx batteries).

With his particular camera/battery combination, one needs to learn which voltage level should be considered "low - replace the battery", and when the camera actually shuts off.

Mark Savage · February 12th, 2010, 03:05 PM

Kelly, I have been using the PL-U95 on my EX1 for approximately 3 months now. I'm very happy with the charge I'm getting.

The length/weight is not an issue for me; on the contrary, the weight of the battery is a nice counterbalance.

I am getting about 7 hours.

I have two. Both are performing up to spec.

February 11th, 2010, 04:16 PM	#1
Kelly Langerak Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 522	Thoughts on generic batteries from Ebay for EX1 EX1r I've had good and bad experiences with generic batteries from ebay, but mostly good. If you have these batteries, does it ask pop up a message on your LCD screen every time you turn the camera on? ex. "This battery is not....." What are your thoughts on these? Thanks. New PL-U95 Battery for PMW-EX1/EX3 Better BP-U60/U30 - eBay (item 290333328839 end time Feb-16-10 17:05:20 PST)

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February 11th, 2010, 04:27 PM	#2
Steve Shovlar Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 697	Looks similar to a Swit battery, which I own. This one works the same way by using the 12V input. The only reading of remaing battery life will be on the battery itself. For the money it could be worth a gamble. Buy one and let us all know how long it really lasts! ;)

February 11th, 2010, 05:47 PM	#3
Garrett Low Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 1,774	I actually just got two of these batteries to use with my EX3. I used them extensively last week and so far they work great. I got about 7 hours off of a full charge. A really nice bonus is they come with a D-tap connector too. Garrett

February 12th, 2010, 06:14 AM	#4
Ned Soltz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Teaneck, NJ Posts: 659	Appears to me to be the similar to the Switronix battery Switronix \| EX-L96 14.4v 96W Lithium-Ion Battery Pack \| EX-L96

February 12th, 2010, 03:05 PM	#6
Mark Savage Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Posts: 49	Kelly, I have been using the PL-U95 on my EX1 for approximately 3 months now. I'm very happy with the charge I'm getting. The length/weight is not an issue for me; on the contrary, the weight of the battery is a nice counterbalance. I am getting about 7 hours. I have two. Both are performing up to spec.