Anybody able to use a generic battery with their newly purchased GH1?

[Chris_Marrs_Piliero]

I have to return the one I bought from ebay because my camera is refusing it... Would love to know if anyone has any luck with 3rd party batteries out there or where's the best place to buy a panasonic one. Thanks!

 

[ajamils]

you cannot use 3rd party batteries with GH1/GH running latest firmware. The only option is to get Panasonic batteries. I bought mine from Amazon.

 

[Luis Caffesse]

I'd be surprised if there are any 3rd party batteries that will work.
Looks like Panasonic took a page out of the Sony playbook, unfortunately, and is keeping these proprietary:
http://consumerist.com/5323833/watch-out-for-panasonics-proprietary-battery-cameras

you cannot use 3rd party batteries with GH1/GH running latest firmware.

Hm, almost makes old firmware more valuable.

 

[Chris_Marrs_Piliero]

Yeah i was looking to just get the panasonic one from amazon, myself... Sucks about the firmware lockdown. Thanks for the quick replies amigos...