DVXuser 5600mah Battery

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No...We always take tapes out of cam and take batteries off when it goes back into the case.

Is there any warranty or anything on the battery?
 
vidled said:
This from B&H:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...ge&Q=Product_Resources/Battery_Guidelines.jsp
Pertinent:
Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion) Battery Guidelines:
reference source: IDX
Top off or fully re-charge within 3-4 weeks of use.
Storage:
Short term storage: Store fully charged.
Long term storage: Charge to 20-40% of capacity approximately every three months.
Li-Ion offers a very low self-discharge rate. Ideal for long term storage.
No need to discharge to balance cells, ok to top off at any time.
On Assignment: Do not leave battery in a hot vehicle or in direct sunlight.
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Interesting.
The DVX owners manual states on page 21:
"Discharge the battery before storing it. When storing it for an extended period of time, charge it at least once a year, use up its charge in the camera-recorder, and then store it again."
I usually run them all the way down like the owners manual says unless I have another event within a month.
So which is it; 20-40% or Zero for long term storage? I'm guessing long term would be anything over a month.
 
To the warranty question:

As stated on the order page, the batteries all come with a 6 month warranty. 13 months is a decent run if you've given the battery a lot of usage. Or, if you haven't given them much usage during that time. I've got a couple of a different brand and they haven't seen much usage, and are starting to not last as long. My DVXuser batteries are strong as a buck at the moment though.

At any rate, you can email deb at the address I listed above, and explain to her, and see what your options are.

Later,
Jason
 
gco said:
Interesting.
The DVX owners manual states on page 21:
"Discharge the battery before storing it. When storing it for an extended period of time, charge it at least once a year, use up its charge in the camera-recorder, and then store it again."
I usually run them all the way down like the owners manual says unless I have another event within a month.
So which is it; 20-40% or Zero for long term storage? I'm guessing long term would be anything over a month.
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The reason you read conflicting information is while the fundamental requirements are very much clear, how to satisfy them, is subject to interpretation by different manufacturers. Let me explain here.
1. Any Li-Ion cell will age while stored, even if not being used. If it is stored in the fully charged state, it ages a little faster, may be 10%/year. If it is stored in the fully discharged state, it ages slower, at approximately 5%/year.
2. If it is overdischarged way below it's normal discharged state due to self discharge or discharge in camera, it is badly damaged.
3. What the manufactureres are trying to tell you is for the long term storage you want to store them in discharged, but not overdischarged state.
As it is difficult to do exactly that without getting a huge headache, the industry practice is to store them at about 40% before shipping, as it seems like a practical compromize between 100% charge (bad) and overdischarge (very very bad).
Hope I did not confuse you even more :-)
 
Actually that does make sense.
Perhaps it would be better to just leave it at one bar (as indicated on the battery meter) and not worry about it. I think that would put at about 20%. Certainly less effort than running them down all the way and a safer way to avoid overdischarging.
 
Just a heads up for the mods. The landmine.tv address bounces back and Debs email box is full. For some reason, the shipping charge did not show up on my receipt so I still owe you guys for that. Contact me pm, we'll get it straight. If there is any way I can get it next week, would be a very happy camper (literally).

Edit: Holy Smokes!---got it in just under a week!,.....coast to coast!.
Thank You Jarred & Deb!.
 
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what about that warning in the beginning of the manual about Panasonic not being liable if damage should occur from imitation batteries? Just askin, as I just bought an HVX200 and if something was to go wrong that is something i would not want to pay for. how can i be sure the battery is up to the standards in terms of 'protective devices'.

thanks
 
A battery can not damage the camera electrically, no matter if it is made by Panasonic, or no name bottom feed manufacturer, as it inherently can not develop more than about 8.4V which is within the range of what the camera is designed for.
If it blows up while plugged in in the camera and cases damage due to fire, they tell you they will not cover it, which is fair.
As far as to be sure that the battery is up to the standards of safety, the only solution is to pay Panasonic prices, or buy from established generic vendors. eBay would be my last choice...
 
gco said:
Just a heads up for the mods. The landmine.tv address bounces back and Debs email box is full. For some reason, the shipping charge did not show up on my receipt so I still owe you guys for that. Contact me pm, we'll get it straight. If there is any way I can get it next week, would be a very happy camper (literally).

Edit: Holy Smokes!---got it in just under a week!,.....coast to coast!.
Thank You Jarred & Deb!.
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dont worry.. the emails have gotten through, there was just a forwarder in there that went to a dead account.. if your battery is past due, email deb@dvxuser.com and she will look it up for you, they still do go out every Friday..
 
Ordering now... if they go out this Friday I should have them in time for my trip to Israel on the 16th... Here's hoping!
 
Just wondering. I have ordered two batteries on september 23 and I have never received them. I live in Canada. It is now october 15. Is this delay normal?
 
Thank you Jason. The thing is that I have already written to deb@dvxuser.com and also to Jarred and never received any answer. Know what is up with this? I regularly order items from the US to Canada through different postal services such as USPS, Fedex and UPS, and I never had any problems.

I am really starting to wonder if the batteries have been shipped at all.
 
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In fact, it's been more than three weeks now and I had to buy Panasonic batteries anyway. If it is possible, I would love to have a refund. Do you think it would be possible Jason?
 
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