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87 of 87 found the following review helpful:
 Essential; Optimal Sony Camcorder BatteryDec 09, 2003
By R. A. Levien
"Aldaron"
An additional large capacity battery is an essential purchase to replace the inadequate batteries supplied with most mini-DV camcorders. This battery is the best of the bunch, providing great battery life without being too bulky or pricey. Sony's other batteries are either too large (e.g. the QM91D) or don't last long enough to be worth the additional expense (e.g. the FM30 or FM50).Moreover, if you are willing to pay an additional $150 for the Sony AC-SQ950 Quick Charger, this battery can be charged in under an hour! Highly recommended. Notes: (1) Don't confuse this with the older QM71. The "D" is important (no on-battery power indication or Quick Charge without it). (2) Be sure your device takes an "M Series" battery. Sony has several lettered infoLithium battery "series" (e.g., the super small "C Series" for compact digital cameras) that all tend to look alike in unscaled online product photos, but batteries from different series are NOT interchangeable.
36 of 37 found the following review helpful:
 Should have been standardSep 25, 2003
By Travel & Tech
I purchased this as an accessorry for my Sony DCR-TRV38 camcorder. It's got a long life and a neat battery check function on it. However, it is on the bulky side and extends the overall length of the camcorder when attached. One nice thing is that the viewfinder on the camcorder extends to accommodate the longer length. Sony really should have made this standard, as the included battery is woefully inadequate. It may be of interest to note that I needed to purchase a separate charger ($100) to take advantage of the quick charge function.
24 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Excellent extended power for your camcorderSep 17, 2003
Highly recommend this battery. It is a excellent addition to the standard battery that Sony provides with their camcorder. I find I get more than 250 minutes battery life every charge. This is including using a light and flash that draw from the same battery. When the battery is not attached to my camcorder you can touch a button and a power level display shows you the amount of juice in the battery. Very handy when its in the bag and I'm trying to figure out which battery to use. It is a bit larger than the standard battery, but doesn't create to much weight or bulk.
Highly recommend this battery.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Extremely long life, a definite must for your Sony camcorderOct 17, 2004
By Glynn Clapsaddle
"glynn@thestreetlamp.com"
When fully-charged, I generally get 380 minutes out of the battery, or just under 6 1/2 hours, and that is with the LCD screen open and recording continuously. With the AVC-Q50 AC adapter and power charger, this battery can be fully charged in less than two hours. With this battery in my bag, I never have to worry about running out of power on the fly. I keep the original battery that was included with my camera in my bag as emergency backup, but I have not used it yet. In fact, generally, this long-life battery will last through 2 or 3 shooting sessions before needing to be recharged. For some, this battery may seem expensive and cost-prohibitive, but it has also made the $50 cigarette lighter adapter/charger unneccesary. If you can, pick this up, and avoid that horrible moment of watching your camera battery die at the worst possible moment.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
A mustJul 26, 2004
By Roberto L Iriarte
I have a Sony DCR-TRV33, it has a very short battery life with the one included.
This battery is a must. Don't think that would be an event that would need more that what this battery gives.
I would be good if Sony offers a battery/charger combo that is a little cheaper.
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