I recently bought this battery for my Vixia HG20 and as soon as I plugged it into my camcorder, it started complaining about changing my battery pack and doesnt show any battery level. Does anyone have the same issue?
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I'm assuming this is the model I bought since I've received the question, but my cam is the Canon HF-100. Battery works as original factory with power level indicators, etc. I seldom use the camera but about a year later it still holds a charge much longer than the lower capacity factory original. Used at an airshow last summer with no problems the entire duration.
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My experience has been very good... Over Christmas for example, I had a battery last me for a few days, and that's with shooting probably 20 photos and a little video each day. On trips where I'm doing a lot of shooting I may go through a battery each day and recharge at night. Since I have two batteries I just cycle them through and am never lacking a charged battery. When I got my camera, a firmware update made battery life significantly better... Could be the same for you.Best of luck!
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Sorry can`t help. I got the batteries they worked great. Two days later I lost the view screen. "I am kind of greedy" keeping the batteries just in case we find another cam the same as we had. My bad it took so long to respond. T.B.
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YES! I returned my first one because Canon said this was not normal - but now I'm having problems with the second. Are they lying? Also, does anyone think it's the actual connection of the batteries in the compartment? Should I return this or just accept this is how the product works? I'm so frustrated!
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I bought this battery from Amazon in January 2013 and it worked well for several months. It appeared to be genuine Nikon, but I wonder about that since about a month ago the battery case swelled in thickness and I almost could not remove it for the camera (P-510). Of course now it is beyond the Amazon return period, so I'll just have to buy a new one. Has anyone else experienced a similar problem with this battery?
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Yes! All battery brands does not last for more than about five mitutes. I´ve tryied DURACELL, ENERGIZER, SONY AND PANASONIC AA rechargeable batteries. The camera only works properly with the optional SONY AC adapter. It seems to be a common problem with old Sony H5 models (just search in internet and see lots of people with the same problem).
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Hi Everyone.I am searching to buy an extra battery for JVC GZ-MG750 camcorder but do not know what type battery will work with it. Anyone know please tell me where can i buy and model number, thanks.Peter Vo
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The cells inside the one I bought were marked 2600mAh, so definitely not the rated 3300mAh. That said, it seems to last ages. I've had one consistent problem using this in the Smatree battery grip for the D800: if the battery in the D800 is low or dead, then regardless of how charged this battery is, entering Live View will show ERR. Have to release the shutter to clear the error. So if you use Live View a lot, might want to look elsewhere. Also possible I got a dud, your mileage may vary, etc.
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I too, have had uncertain results. After initially charging both for 12+ hours (first charge of 6 or so didn't work), I found that one never worked at all. My camera kept saying "change battery pack." The other one is working ok, but not as long as my original Canon pack. The charger light turned green after about an hour, but I don't think it was long enough.
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I charged my new camera according to the instructions, 2 hours, and now a month later the battery is dead and it won't recharge. I read on another online site about lith. batt. they should be charged 12 hours, taken out of the camera, reinserted and charged for another 12 hours, and then do it again to fully charge the battery. No one else has had a problem with the battery?
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No i have been having problems with my battery also. In the manual it says that there is a small light that lights up when it is charging..i plugged it in accoarding to what the manual says and the light has never turned on. I charged the camera over night and it will only turn on it it is plugged into the charger....anyone have any advice on this?
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My batteries are not as bad as you are describing yours are, but they do drain much faster than the Canon battery that came with my camera. Charge percentage in after market batteries have a tendency to fluctuate at times. What you are experiencing is not uncomon. Make sure you take them off the charging as soon as they finish charging & try not to charge them until they are almost dead. That's the only way to get the most out of these batteries.
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I have the same batteries in mine that came with it almost a year now. I check frequently and it has a battery gauge that shows level as you are watching the area your camera is positioned on.
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The ones I got for my GH3 came saying they would NOT provide battery level info to the camera. That means I could run out with no warning and lose a shot.
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A representative of the company that makes the battery in question, explaining that it truly does work in my camera. The explanation soundedreasonable and I appreciated the call. I have not needed to use the battery so can't tell if it works, but will try it in the future. Thanks for asking. MP
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This battery fits and works great in the Vixia HF M40. I brought the charger and batteries with me on a recent trip to Europe, and rarely had to use 2 of them on a single day. LOTS of capacity and charged quickly, too. Great product!
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I haven't had any issues that I know of. The nice thing is the camera doesn't really eat battery power anyway, but I always carry the extra one when I'm out. I don't pay attention to which one goes in, and I couldn't tell you a difference. My only suggestion is you ALWAYS take care of your batteries, and they'll last.