External Power Source Has anyone been able to locate the var-a2 and var-g8 accessories in the U.S.? I can find the parts on amazon.co.jp, but they will not ship them to the U.S. for some reason.I'd love to be able to use this camcorder for longer than the battery will hold. External Power Source Has anyone been able to locate the var-a2 and var-g8 accessories in the U.S.? I can find the parts on amazon.co.jp, but they will not ship them to the U.S. for some... » Read More External Power Source Has anyone been able to locate the var-a2 and var-g8 accessories in the U.S.? I can find the parts on amazon.co.jp, but they will not ship them to the U.S. for some reason.I'd love to be able to use this camcorder for longer than the battery will hold. « Show Less
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Tron: Did the cord on the current battery charger fit into the VAR-G8 or did you have to order a different cord separately?
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It cost me about $40 for the pair (about $25 for the VAR-A2 and about $15 for the VAR-G8), although I bought multiples of each, so I probably saved some on shipping per item. We are using the camcorders to record classes which are typically two hours in length. (The awesome thing about these camcorders is that you can drop the file straight to a Flash server and they will play.) Due to our particular needs, it was not practical to change a battery mid-class.
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The cord for the battery charger fits. It is also a very standard cord that you probably have lying around the house.
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I have been on a quest to do the same. I have found a couple of Japanese importers that will find the part and send it to you: www.smartimports.net and www.pricejapan.com. I just used the former to order the VAR-A2. Not cheap, but I was desperate. I found the VAR-G8 at www.pchub.com. Both are ordered, but I have not received them yet, so I cannot comment on the reliability of these sites or whether I got the right part in the end.
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That's odd, I don't believe my battery door remains open. The cord goes through the side via a small trench that's made for the cord I believe. It is a very tight fit however. I found that I did not need to format anything either. I believe I have an 8GB card in mine, which is more than enough for most of my needs.
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Just FYI, I recently acquired both the VAR-A2 and VAR-G8 through Akinaiblog Japan Shop. They've added it to their regular list of items as well, so others from outside of Japan can order them. The price is a little high, about $100 shipped, but I did get both components through them. They were very good with communication and very professional. As of this writing, they have three sets of components left. Here's the link: http://www.akinaiblog.com/product/2638 -- both items for 7031 YEN and it cost me 3000 YEN shipping to the USA. They shipped it out on a Thursday and it got here Saturday... just two days! If anyone is looking for a reliable source for these two components, I recommend them. Just FYI, I recently acquired both the VAR-A2 and VAR-G8 through Akinaiblog Japan Shop. They've added it to their regular list of items as well, so others from outside of Japan can order them. The price is a little high, about $100 shipped, but I did get both components through them. They were very good with communication and very professional. As of this writing, they have three sets of components left. Here's the link: http://www.akinaiblog.com/product/2638 -- both items for 7031 YEN and it cost me 3000 YEN shipping to the USA. They shipped it out on a Thursday and it got here Saturday...... » Read More Just FYI, I recently acquired both the VAR-A2 and VAR-G8 through Akinaiblog Japan Shop. They've added it to their regular list of items as well, so others from outside of Japan can order them. The price is a little high, about $100 shipped, but I did get both components through them. They were very good with communication and very professional. As of this writing, they have three sets of components left. Here's the link: http://www.akinaiblog.com/product/2638 -- both items for 7031 YEN and it cost me 3000 YEN shipping to the USA. They shipped it out on a Thursday and it got here Saturday... just two days! If anyone is looking for a reliable source for these two components, I recommend them. « Show Less
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Please tell me how much you had to pay for the ac adaptor. I am looking at 1100 mAh rechargable batteries for my cg9. Each battery is only $18, so $36 for two extra batteries. Even on a long car trip I can re-charge the 3rd battery as I drive. How often will I need more than an hour of power to record video? Does anyone know if there are problems using a higher output battery (1100mAh vs. 720 mAh original)?
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The parts came in from www.smartimports.net (VAR-A2) and www.pchub.com (VAR-G8) and are working great. Note, that the VAR-A2 was by special request from www.smartimports.net; the part is not listed on the site.
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I do not know actually, the effect of place of origin on the warranty. I was asking because, I knew the models sold in the Far East (Singapore) is Japanese ones. BTW, I have received my Cam via Amazon and it is Japanese made also.Another VIP point (at least from my own perspective) I prefer Japanese made over the outsourced ones :)
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Does anyone know where to find a 12 volt power supply for the Sony A55 DSLR to facilitate the use of the camera with a telescope in remote locations? I have found most everything else on Amazon but may be someone has found one some where else.
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I agree with Rick. The battery themselves are good as long as you buy genuine. So the real question is how long you want it to last. Also, if you are filming with a vg camera, you must have a 70 or 100. 30 and 50 do not work in those. Other handy cams are fine.
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Battery lasts long enough for the work on farm we have done so far,buy it off ebay from a uk firm if amazon still only sell it from US firm with wrong adaptor!!! is about £160 cheaper from memory plus another £35 for right adaptor!!
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S.R.,I just ordered a battery that "may" work, based on all the information I could find. I'll post the results when I can verify it works or not with as many details as possible, including the firmware my G1 has. It may be @10 days before I receive and thoroughly test it.I'm still interested in any and all suggestions. It may be helpful to other users, too. I can try not to update the camera, but some of the lenses get firmware updates too.Thanks for taking the time to reply.
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Hey guys. Make you can help me, in a jam right now. Lost my fz40 charger and battery, do you happen to know where to find replacements. I have looked everywhere, not even panasonic has em yet, states not available, do you happen to know where I could fine a charger and a battery at? Any help would be appreciated.
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Please do not consider this camera it was unstable while shooting video it's made very cheap also it was very hard for me to find a replacement (extra) battery for this camcorder. I finally ordered one through The Ghost Hunters Store in Mount Holly NJ. Nice place to buy from I've had no problems with this business. Check it out.
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Based on my Owner's Manual: the A2, A3 and A4 models come with a power adapter included, and I believe the output voltage is DC12V. Product ships from Hong Kong.
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Sorry about the delay but have been out of country. I tried opening the spotlight by removing all the screws but no access to the battery. Evidently it is only by unscrewing the lens can you access it. So probably best to ask them. Their customer service was very good about replying about my request for info about the batteries. I had no problem with going through airport screening in US, UK, Hong Kong, South Africa. The spotlight was great--people were asking about it--and was much brighter than those supplied by the game drives. Long lasting. I wouldn't be concerned about replacing the batteries. No problem recharging on 240v--just have an adapter. Sorry about the delay but have been out of country. I tried opening the spotlight by removing all the screws but no access to the battery. Evidently it is only by unscrewing the lens can you access it. So probably best to ask them. Their customer service was very good about replying about my request for info about the batteries. I had no problem with going through airport screening in US, UK, Hong Kong, South Africa. The spotlight was great--people were asking about it--and was much brighter than those supplied by the game drives. Long lasting. I wouldn't be concerned about replacing the... » Read More Sorry about the delay but have been out of country. I tried opening the spotlight by removing all the screws but no access to the battery. Evidently it is only by unscrewing the lens can you access it. So probably best to ask them. Their customer service was very good about replying about my request for info about the batteries. I had no problem with going through airport screening in US, UK, Hong Kong, South Africa. The spotlight was great--people were asking about it--and was much brighter than those supplied by the game drives. Long lasting. I wouldn't be concerned about replacing the batteries. No problem recharging on 240v--just have an adapter. « Show Less
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When I slide it into my Sony camcorder,I had a message flashing,asking to use Lithium batteries only.This equivalent would not work.I still have it as reminder of my loss.Hope this will help in your decision process.
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I bought a third party accessory kit from a seller here on Amazon shortly after purchasing the Q (I think it was around $20?). It included two extra batteries, a charger (with car adapter) and some other accessories, and the two batteries included in that kit are fantastic. They work just as well as the Pentax brand battery. And you can charge the Pentax battery in the 3rd party charger, which I found particularly useful as the original charging station has a crazy long cord and gets in the way. I'd definitely recommend picking up extra batteries for the Q--as much as I love this camera, she goes through a battery really quickly!! I bought a third party accessory kit from a seller here on Amazon shortly after purchasing the Q (I think it was around $20?). It included two extra batteries, a charger (with car adapter) and some other accessories, and the two batteries included in that kit are fantastic. They work just as well as the Pentax brand battery. And you can charge the Pentax battery in the 3rd party charger, which I found particularly useful as the original charging station has a crazy long cord and gets in the way. I'd definitely recommend picking up extra batteries for the Q--as much as I love this camera,... » Read More I bought a third party accessory kit from a seller here on Amazon shortly after purchasing the Q (I think it was around $20?). It included two extra batteries, a charger (with car adapter) and some other accessories, and the two batteries included in that kit are fantastic. They work just as well as the Pentax brand battery. And you can charge the Pentax battery in the 3rd party charger, which I found particularly useful as the original charging station has a crazy long cord and gets in the way. I'd definitely recommend picking up extra batteries for the Q--as much as I love this camera, she goes through a battery really quickly!! « Show Less
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The answer is yes. Using the compact power adapter that comes along with the camcorder you can power the camera without affecting the battery. It is recommended that you use external power when playing back or editing using the camera screen itself. Also, if you are using the camcorder for live webcast or recording directly to a computer it's wise not to deplete the battery unnecessarily.
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George, that's a good question because it came with a FLV-50 and I bought one FLV-100 as spare, but the voltage is different, so I`m trying to contact Sony to confirm that I can use that more powered battery without risking burn down the camcorder. I did not try to use it yet. What I could realize is that the original one that comes with the camera last enough for a typical day of filming in a trip.
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Depending on who or where you buy this from, the unit should come with a power cord - this cord plugs into the back of the video camera and charges the battery thats in the unit. For best results, buy extra and larger batteries and replace the stock battery that came with the unit. This battery usually doesn't last as long as a new and larger battery. I was able to find new and longer lasting batteries on ebay and Amazon websites.
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Easy answer: Buy the Canon CB-2LW Battery Charger and get a plug adapter. The Charger is multi-voltage compatible. I just took it with me to China and charged up the battery overnight - in the morning, I was ready to video the sites! :) I'd recommend getting at least two of the higher capacity Canon BP-2L14 Battery - that way you can carry a spare charged battery with you. The Kensington 33117 International All-in-One Travel Plug Adapter works okay, but there are some plugs where it won't work (I found the diagonal slanted prong style in China sometimes needs the third ground prong which the Kensington doesn't have). Hope this helps!
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hi: I am a customer of yours from Turkey. I really liked your motorbike cam and would like to buy it but i need the accessories too. I need the water proof case and tool for putting the cam on my helmet. Can you provide me with links about what comes with in the product ? And do you sell additional batteries for the camera?