Pearstone BP970 large capacity not working with C300

C. Keiser

C. Keiser

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Just me? Been googling, but coming up empty.

My Pearstone PE-BP970 batteries (purchased for XF300) are starting up the camera, then after about 8 seconds it shuts down. Is the cam looking for the proprietary chip then shutting itself down when it doesn't find it?

I have a bunch of 'em which is why when I purchased a C300 today, I didn't bother to by any of the OEM batts.

Bummer is, I leave for Grand Canary Island on Monday, and the pro camera shops in Paris are close for weekends! Argh.

-Christopher
 
Found some high caps that work (chip installed) from maker hähnel @ 7.2V 7800mAh, so should last slightly longer than the Canons.

Will give update after weeklong shoot starting Monday.

- Christopher
 
The Pearstone stuff quality is just awful and I think your 16K C300 deserves better. Just get the OEM batteries, there is really no good reason to cut the corner on that end.
 
Telecam,

Meh. I used to be very strict about OEM accessories, then after years on the road, desperate purchases to replace/repair OEM gear with after market goods, I came to realize that it was folly.

Now days, an after market batt is one of the least insulting things my cameras will be subjected too... Not that I don't look after my kit, it's just that shooting docs in a sporting environment (mostly Pro Tour Cycling in my case) stuff gets baptized in fire again and again.

That said, first time the new baby gets a bruise, I will cry a little bit.

FWIW, the four Pearstone high-caps I purchased with my XF300 have worked without a hitch, save for one which charges but does not show an indicator flash on the charger. I have had OEM Canon batteries fail after just a few months. So I mark this up to the amazing alchemy that is a modern battery.

Your kilometrage may vary,

Christopher
 
i have few questions related to batteries as well if u dont mind..

1. how long BP-955 will last with C300?

2. as far as i understand the bp955 is the biggest battery that will fit C300 so that you could close the battery dour, is it so?

3. as i understand the Battery dour is removable, is it so? if so i could use big batteries with out the dour....

4. will the canon BP-970G work with c300? its a little cheaper then bp-955, and 2000mAh larger ?

5. What about Swit batteries? has any one tried them? does it works? it has 1 nice feature - power cord - could charge external recorder same time!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...T_641_Cubit_641_SWIT_Replacement_Battery.html
and
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/845763-REG/Teradek_BIT_641_Canon_BP_945_Battery.html

regards
 
Anatusa,

Cannot yet give you run times for batteries as I just acquired my C300 2 days ago.

Yet, your post reminds me of the fact that B&H sells after market batts for use with these cameras, indeed I have purchased many myself dating back to the original Canon XL1. Considering the relationship that what I imagine is the largest retailer in the world of Canon products, I doubt that they would dare sell anything that they considered to be harmful or detrimental to your gear. Perhaps I'm naive.

I have removed the battery door completely. There is a button on the bottom of the battery compartment (more like a small tab), push is down and pull the door out.

Best,
CK
 
thanks for the info guys! but what about canon BP-970G - does it work at all with c300? its seems like it should, but it would be great to be sure about it...
 
anatusa said:
thanks for the info guys! but what about canon BP-970G - does it work at all with c300? its seems like it should, but it would be great to be sure about it...
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Oddly enough the Canon web page for C300 only specifies the BP-955 & BP-975. I know for a fact that the little BP-945 that came with my XF105 doesn't work in my C300. Interestingly the specifications for the XF105 do list the BP-970G among a load of other batteries.

BTW Do any of these 3rd-party batteries have a chip that reports how much juice is left? Even just being able to push a little button & have LEDs light up on the battery itself like the proper Canon batteries would be OK.
 
here is the info i got from BH

Chris H: CABP970G = Compatible with the cameras intelligent system, but because of this batteries size, you will not be able to close the battery compartment cover.

ANATOLIJS: but it will power the cam right? the price for it is great.... i know i ll have to remove the dour..

Chris H: CABP975 is the proper model to purchase for the C300 or the CABP955

Chris H: 970G will power the camera but ---> Compatible with the cameras intelligent system, but because of this batteries size, you will not be able to close the battery compartment cover.

ANATOLIJS: ok thks
 
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