FZ40 - What battery? I have an FZ100 and it is impossible for me to put my hands on a spare battery. Nobody carries it or they are out of stock. It is a different battery than the FZ35. Does the FZ40 use the exact same battery as the FZ35? FZ40 - What battery? I have an FZ100 and it is impossible for me to put my hands on a spare battery. Nobody carries it or they are out of stock. It is a different battery than the FZ35. Does the... » Read More FZ40 - What battery? I have an FZ100 and it is impossible for me to put my hands on a spare battery. Nobody carries it or they are out of stock. It is a different battery than the FZ35. Does the FZ40 use the exact same battery as the FZ35? « Show Less
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No, the FZ 40 came with a DMW-BMB9PP. It looks like many other batteries are made for the camera. I got fooled and ordered 2 of them and now I had to return both as they don't fit.
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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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I have been researching the FZ35 on CNET and others. Never saw the FZ40 till I went to check prices on Amazon. Why is the FZ35 cost more if its last years model? Any ideas?
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What is the difference between the DMW-BMB9 (mentioned at the vistek site above, although the picture of the battery there says DMW-BMB9E) and the DMW-BMB9PP that came with the camera and is mentioned in the FZ100 owners manual?Update: I asked this same question of the Panasonic online help and their reply was "They are the same item, just different item numbers. "
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Good to know and good answer, Les. Clears it up. Still, I wonder why there is only one amazon review so far. I have the FZ28 and would upgrade w more positive comments -28 would go to girlfriend or son BTW [or backup (just in case)].Oct 20: Went to the girlfriend -got the FZ40. Very pleased.
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Donald,I've had the FZ40 2 weeks but haven't taken a bunch. Those I've examined in closeup are excellent. At least as, probably better than, the FZ28. I took some flower shots then zoomed in on computer. The petals are crystal clear.The 24x Zoom was my main reason (Wow!), but now I'm finding lots of extras -for instance Date Stamping individually and separately from original. Maybe the 28 did, too? All told I'm glad I got it. Great price, too.Will
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No, the batteries are not the same. The new battery is the ID/security battery with a microchip to prevent any aftermarket/generic battery from being used. The only batteries that will be guaranteed to work in the FZ40/100 will be the Panasonic OEM. The generic companies may be able to beat the system temporarily, but camera updates will make them inoperable. Study the issues with the original LX-3 battery. Same story, high price, limited availability.
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For reference:http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1033&message;=36769365Just be aware that later Panasonic firmware updates often block the clone batteries from use.Videodirect.com in Fla. carries the Panasonic OEM brand chargers and accessories and often has them in stock before those in the Northeast.
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Willaim I have the FZ 28. Do you find the picture quaity the same or better with the FZ 40.
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I think it is cool how Amazon notifies us when someone has a question about the things we have had experience with! So, the battery says: Vinnio R11, L1154 - perhaps you can google that and see the size. But I CAN tell you that it comes with three... which each were dead within one day each, and that included undoing the battery itself at night or when not in use for a long period. Then we figured it was cheap batteries, so a friend bought her regular batteries (sorry, dont know what size/name/cost) from the pharmacy - and they too were only lasting for a very few days. That CAN'T be right. She can hear great - but we are still searching for a battery supply for her that works best. Helpful? Hope so.
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It seems like spare parts are much more abundant for the v911. I have already broken my fly bar and am awaiting a replacement from china that I bought on eBay. You may have to look on eBay for batteries as well. After just now doing a quick search, I found one (just one) for $9. Not a very good deal compared with what you can find for the v911. My f3 is a ton of fun, but I'm seriously considering a v911 at this point, for comparison purposes, as well as cheap repairs.
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Dear, SirI bought Nikon D3200 and addtional two batterys (power2000 for Nikon EN-EL14, 7.4 1500mAH 11.1 wh)But the battery did not work in D3200, also D3200 diplayed no suitable battery. What shall I do?I am looking forward to hear from you as soon as possible.Thank youHeoksoon Limlhs865@hanmail.net(or heolim@sandia. gov)
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I really can't tell the difference although I haven't "timed" them shooting video.I've spent several long days shooting many 100's of pics for findagrave.com. They would end up discharged after about the same "duty cycle" as the factory battery. They were about $5-6 ea. delivered when I purchased mine, so I bought 3. I could have gotten by with just 1 spare.
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Hi Les and other fellow FZ-28/35 fans. I am a happy owner of an FZ35 which I bought last October, and its been around the world. Love the camera! Bought another one last week (B&H;) for a family member and it came with an 8GB Transcend. A perfectly fine SD card, but here's my question: will a SanDisk Extreme III Class 10 card (capable of 30MB/s read/write speeds) actually work any faster on the FZ35 than a Class 6 card? Specifically, will it write any faster (to the FZ35 specifically) and thus reduce shutter lag time? Any other cards that will work faster/fastest?Thanks!
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Fz40. I have a FZ28 and will prob go w the 40 once some reviews start coming in -only one so far but it's a good review.
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Pls check the specs on the Fujifilm website if the X100(s) and X30 uses the same type of Battery. If it does then you use this one also.
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the batteries are very similar, but not the same. there is a slight difference in actual size & color from the original. However it does fit camera and I did not notice any performance decrease. labelling/packaging all canon branded. G series 11 & 12 are identical in physical size, main difference in video quality, so same battery. Battery could be from different canon plant, as I believe it is also used on other canon products. Amazon stands behind what it sells, so , buy, document service life compare to original and return if not satisfied. this will help all Amazon shoppers and canon shoppers immensely. the batteries are very similar, but not the same. there is a slight difference in actual size & color from the original. However it does fit camera and I did not notice any performance decrease. labelling/packaging all canon branded. G series 11 & 12 are identical in physical size, main difference in video quality, so same battery. Battery could be from different canon plant, as I believe it is also used on other canon products. Amazon stands behind what it sells, so , buy, document service life compare to original and return if not satisfied. this will help all Amazon shoppers and canon... » Read More the batteries are very similar, but not the same. there is a slight difference in actual size & color from the original. However it does fit camera and I did not notice any performance decrease. labelling/packaging all canon branded. G series 11 & 12 are identical in physical size, main difference in video quality, so same battery. Battery could be from different canon plant, as I believe it is also used on other canon products. Amazon stands behind what it sells, so , buy, document service life compare to original and return if not satisfied. this will help all Amazon shoppers and canon shoppers immensely. « Show Less
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For me, the batteries lasst long enough on my Nikon S6300. I would only quibble with the mAh rating. The lower rating on the original Nikon battery lasts a little bit longer than the Wasabi batteries. It's no big deal... they last long enough, especially for the price difference between the batteries. I can't buy a Nikon branded battery for the same price as the Wasabi kit, with two batteries, a charger, and an auto adapter. Feels like I got away with something.
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Hi Everyone.I am searching to buy an extra battery for JVC GZ-MG750 camcorder but do not know what type battery will work with it. Anyone know please tell me where can i buy and model number, thanks.Peter Vo
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I have just ordered an FZ35. I was previously holding out for the FZ40, but after reading the reviews on the FZ100, I have concluded that the FZ35 is a BETTER product than the FZ40 will be! According to many FZ35 owners who have purchased an FZ100 (which has the same lens, zoom, and CCD chip as the FZ40) the image quality is NOT as good on the FZ100 as it is on the FZ35. This is attributed to the increased Megapixels that are jammed onto a SMALLER CCD chip. In order to add the increased zoom, Panasonic had to shrink the size of the CCD chip, and at the same time they jammed in more pixels. Consequence: loss of image quality. Low light photos on the FZ100 are apparently grainier on the FZ100 than on the FZ35 as well. Add to that the fact that the FZ40 will only accept microchipped Panasonic batteries (at 3-4 times the price of aftermarket batteries) and the choice is clear! Stop waiting! Buy an FZ35. I just did myself!
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I keep looking to see if there is a press release on an update to the FZ100, but so far nothing. I expected it to be updated on the 21 July, as Panasonic have released new FZ series cameras on that date each year. The FZ100 and FZ40/45 were both released on that date last year, however on the 21st they only released an updated version of the FZ40/45 namely the FZ47/48. No mention of the FZ100, or as I have seen speculated elsewhere could be called the FZ150 or FZ200. If the store you looked at showed the model as discontinued, it may indicate something is about to happen, but not just yet.
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I don't know. I went to battery tenders web site and chose the battery for my bike, then went to amazon because even tho it was still sold by battery tender, it was cheaper and faster shipping. So I think u can put in your make and model on their site. Or call them. I contacted customer service over a week ago and have had no response
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I would be interested to know this as well as I just ordered the FZ200. I am going to go ahead and assume it does since it works with FZ150 and order one. If it works, I'll let you know. If not, hopefully I can return it!
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My experience has been very good... Over Christmas for example, I had a battery last me for a few days, and that's with shooting probably 20 photos and a little video each day. On trips where I'm doing a lot of shooting I may go through a battery each day and recharge at night. Since I have two batteries I just cycle them through and am never lacking a charged battery. When I got my camera, a firmware update made battery life significantly better... Could be the same for you.Best of luck!
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FZ35 is the way to go!!!! GREAT CAMERA!!! GREATauto FEATUES!!!Great video quality.....check out my uploads on youtube....search TIGERDRUCE..... all taken with the fz35....Agreat camera!!!....use the extra $$$ for lenmar dlp 006 lithium batteries and a panasonic 16gb sdhc card on amazon. you will not be disappointed!!!!