[MacDV] re battery

[Andrew T. Lynch]

I too have had good luck with SabahOceanic Batteries.

-Drew

On Feb 25, 2005, at 3:07 PM, animal wrote:

> In May 2003, our director Allex Michael bought a generic Canon BP-941 
> (extra) from http://www.sabahoceanic.com/ for 38.50 plus 12 $ 
> shipping.  The indie film we're working on is a mix of 35mm, HD and 
> SD.
>
> The battery doesn't get daily use, but is still working very well.  
> What she likes about it is that it lasts for up to 7+ hours in cold 
> weather.  (using viewfinder not LCD screen) vs 3 hours if your lucky 
> from an actual Canon 941.  It also arrived within a week of ordering.  
>  The company has generic batteries for many types of camcorder 
> batteries.  They are Li-ion and cells made in Japan.
>
> Warning:  Canon, Sony etc state that generic batteries can leak and 
> blow up.  They may not also live as long as a Canon.  So I wouldn't 
> leave a generic on a battery charger overnight, or use them in direct 
> sunlight on a hot day.
>
> Lynn
>
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