Need extra charger + battery(s) for AF100

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filmguy123

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I'm ok with used if a great deal but prefer new. I need a second charger so I can charge 2 batteries at once (or one of those dual chargers), and at least one extra battery. I know there's a bunch of 3rd party options but not sure what is a good buy and what is not.

Any recommendations on what/where to buy to get more batteries and more chargers? I need a good deal, looking to spend ideally $150 but up to ~$350ish. An Anton Bauer or one of those fancy extended battery packs is probably out of the question given the budget.

I need to travel light its for a documentary I'm shooting in India. I am shooting all day and should be able to charge once a night overnight - worst case scenario two days no charge.
 
I've been contemplating the exact same thing. Luckily, I've been in situations where I'm indoors and have access to power or I have enough of a break to recharge the battery to a decent level to get in a full day's filming. But, I know that won't always be the case. Thanks for the suggestions, folks.
 
I've had great success with the IDX SSL-VBG50 batteries and the mentioned dual charger. It will also properly charge the Panasonic batteries as well.
 
That's the one. You might also check eBay for the charger, as i believe there's one listed for well under $100.
 
Whatever you do be sure to have two chargers, & never rely on on any single piece of equipment as it all breaks, usually at the worst time.

I use two of Panasonic's as they're relatively compact.
 
DaivRawks said:
Anyone have experience with BestBatt.com? http://www.bestbatt.com/Panasonic-VW-VBG6-Intelligent-Battery-p/bbvbg6n.htm Their deal on brand new VW-VBG6's seems almost too good to be true. Maybe they "fell off a truck" or something. :lipsrseal
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Not a Panasonic VW-VBG6 battery

New Panasonic VW-VBG6 replacement Li-Ion rechargeable battery
Best replacement for the following OEM battery part numbers:
VW-VBG6, VW-VBG6K, VW-VBG6E, VW-VBG6PP, VWVBG6, VWVBG6K, VWVBG6E, VWVBG6PP
 
I have two "replacement" batteries in addition to the OE Panasonic - have been running them since May. Absolutely can't tell them apart from the original - they all sit in a section of the camera bag and when they're discharged, I just pull the piece of gaffer tape off the label that says "charge me" - never give a second thought to which battery I'm using - which, for me, means I trust them completely:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005XG7248/ref=wms_ohs_product

I've yet to completely discharge even 2 of them in a day - even with a heavy workload.

Ben.
 
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