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Lenmar DLSAL20 Lithium ion Digital Camera Camcorder Battery Equivelent to the Sony DB L20 Battery

PRODUCT FEATURES:Fits selected camerasReplaces DB-L20Lithium Ion

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4 Stars Works
Takes a charge, works in device – how long the power lasts remains to be seen, but at the price if it approximates 75% of the OEM battery I’ll be satisfied.

4 Stars Works!
Well, what can I say, it works! Don’t know whether it’s better, the same, or worse than the stock battery. I just alternated the batteries each day and then used the camera. One didn’t seem better than the other. In fact, to be honest, unless you do a TON of diving and recording I’m not 100% sure you’ll even need the extra battery. I shot a LOT of underwater video and never got the “low battery” message. But I guess it’s not a bad idea to be prepared.

5 Stars It works the same as the original Sanyo battery
I made a 2 1/2 hours non stop video taping yesterday, the original Sanyo battery low signal came out around 55 minutes, and die around 75 minutes. this battery came out around 55 minutes after I put it into my Sanyo Xacti camera, die around 75 minutes too.

5 Stars good backup battery
I bought this for a Sanyo Xacti E2. I haven’t done any rigid testing to compare against the original Sanyo battery’s life, but I also didn’t notice any difference in battery life while using it. Highly recommended as a solid backup battery.

4 Stars Fits VPC-e2!
I’ve bought a few DB-L20 “compatible” batteries to work with my xacti vpc-e2. NONE of them worked. They were all slightly too large and became lodged in my camera. It took pliers to remove them!

So when I saw this battery I was skeptical becuse it doesn’t flat out say that it is compatible with the vpc-e2. I saw a review that said it works with it, so I thought I would give it a try…

It fits! So if you own a vpc-e2 and don’t want to spend $40 for an official sanyo battery, i recommend it! It actually slides in and out better than the stock battery. I haven’t checked how long it holds a charge yet, so I can’t comment on that. I’m just happy I found a battery that fits!

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Rode VideoMic directional Video Condenser w microphone

The RODE VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest Film industry technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality digital video cameras.The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to it’s ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9 V battery and offers a low battery LED status indicator and a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble.The VideoMic attaches to any camcorder that has the standard camera-shoe fitting and utilizes a stereo mini jack for audio output.RODE VideoMic Shotgun Microphone FeaturesBroadcast and studio sound qualityRugged reinforced ABS constructionTwo step high-pass filter – flat or 80 HzIntergrated shock mount9 V battery operationCondenser transducerLow noise circuitryLow handling noiseIncludes windscreenIntegrated camera-shoe mount

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Thanks Rode
I’ve tried the different settings and I’ve come to conclude until I find out more to just use the on-board mic. I do like the mic, so don”t get me wrong, I am keeping it. I think it may just be too early for me to write an adequate review. My apologies. I do however think that the instructions should be a little more informative. Describe the settings and what they do.

5 Stars well design and built
After a lot of research on a external mic for my HG10. I decided on the Rode VideoMic and love it, nice design and solid. It picks up clean sound and also picking up back ground noise. But I change the setting to

-10db to reduce back ground noise. Very happy.

Update.. I did a 15 minutes video with the Rode VideoMic. The sound is clean and clear. Set it -10db and am very please with it. I have not try -20db setting but I ‘ll it at that.

1 Star Not much better than the onboard mic
I bought a canon HV30 & the Rode videomic. I recorded a couple songs from

my stereo, putting the cam about 5 feet in front of my stereo. Used Sony Vegas Platinum to transfer to pc, then dvd. The Rode is only marginally better than the built in mic. I will return it.

5 Stars This is a great microphone!
If you are using this outside you might want a Rode DeadCat, but this is an essential product to me for my Canon VIXIA HV30 MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom. It fits perfectly on top!

It does require one Duracell Batteries in Reclosable Storage Pack, Size 9 Volt (Pack of 4), but as Duracell are the best around you might want to buy the pack I linked.

5 Stars FINALLY, A MIDDLE TIER!
If you’re searching for an affordable solution for capturing relatively clean audio, this mic may be the one for you. I paired this mic with a Canon GL1 just recently while shooting in a warehouse and couldn’t believe the clarity I was able to achieve in comparison to other near-priced mics I’ve tried. I’ll skip the praise and jump directly into what you may have issues with. If you’re planning on capturing a voice, you’ll probably have to stay within a pretty close distance of your subject. There is a notable difference between 5 feet and 7 feet. Any further than 5 feet and you’ll probably have to do extra work in post production to make the sound seamless. This is by no means a professional mic but I’ll go out on a limb and say that if you’ve found this mic because of its price range, and a direct line-in to the camera is out of the question, I wouldn’t look any further. It’s definitely worth its price.

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Ultralast UL NB1LH Canon NB 1LH Equivalent Digital Camera Battery

Canon NB-1LH Equivalent Digital Camera Battery – 1000mAh

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5 Stars Great value for the price
When my stock batteries, stared to die. I was a bit worried about buying aftermarket one.

Read the reviews and got 3, so far great battery life and after much use. Very happy with my purchase.

1 Star Hi-Tech Savings sent power2000 battery instead of Ultralast Battery
Beware if you think you will be getting Ultralast Battery, could be they will send a different brand. Not a different type but a different brand battery. You don’t always get what you pay for. Hi-Tech Savings must have run out of Ultralast Batteries so they sent a Power2000 battery instead. Unable to reach them by phone and no reply from email sent.

5 Stars Great value for the money
I dont see a reason to buy the original Canon battery when this battery do the same. dont see any differnce. Amazon service is great.

2 Stars Works but…
Cheap is cheap I guess. This battery pack does not work well with my Cannon compact. The power meter never knows the status of the battery (it either works or it does not – no warning), and often the battery creates an error on the camera. This occurs only at start up, and sometimes it looks like a diagnostic other times it is a very different battery low warning then Cannon Batteries provides (black screen with large white letters warning of low battery). The irony is that the warning has always happened right after the battery is charged. I can say that they are cheap, they work, but they are wildly unpredictable.

5 Stars Off-brand price, but brand name performance
Never bought an off-brand before but based on the earlier reviews and the fact that this was for an older camera I decided to take a chance. I’m so glad I did! I’ve had it for about 9 months and it has performed perfectly. So much so that I’m buying a new Canon camera and it’s back-up battery will be an Ultralast.

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Xantrex Technologies 851 0178 XPower 175 Watt Micro Inverter

The Xantrex Technologies XPower Micro 175-watt inverter transforms your vehicle’s electricity so you can power your electronic devices while on the road. Compact and lightweight, it simply plugs into the 12-volt DC outlet in your vehicle to power cell phones, camcorders, small portable stereos, laptop computers, 13-inch TVs, portable work lights, and more. It includes an automatic shutdown feature to protect against overload, over-heating, and high/low battery condition. This durable plastic unit is just 1.9-by-2.9-by-4.8 inches in size and weighs 0.38 pounds. It is covered by a 1-year warranty.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Powered my laptop on a 14 hour road trip perfectly
I purchased this so that I could power my laptop for a long road trip. The kids were able to watch DVD’s on the laptop (that I already owned) instead of me having to buy a portable DVD player for them. This product worked perfectly. Yes, it does have a slight hum from the fan motor, but it is really quiet and is easily drowned out by road noise. I honestly only noticed it because after reading all the reviews I was listening for it. I highly reccommend this if you need to power something in your vehicle. Just pay attention to the wattage, this can power up to 175 watts, but my laptop only needed 65.

The unit is a little bulky, so if you have a tight space to plug it into, you may have a problem. This was not the case for us, though.

5 Stars So far so good
Bought this to plug in my lap top in the car. It was a cheap alternative to purchasing a car adapter from Dell which I had dificulty finding. It works fine. I did not find the fan to be excessively noisey at all.

5 Stars Xantrex inverter
I bought this for our trip this spring, to power my laptop and GPS unit. It works great. It even had used my electric shaver with this inverter. As for some of the other reviews complaining about excessive noise from the fan in the inverter. Road noise was louder by far than the fan.

I have liked Xantrex products for a number of years. I also have a 4000watt Xanrex inverter that converts the power from my solar panels to power my house. They are good products.

5 Stars Exactly as advertised
I use the Xantrex Technologies 851-0178 XPower 175-Watt Micro Inverter

to power my laptop when in the truck. It’s perfect for this use. The fan puts out a faint whir, but it’s not at all objectionable, and after just a few minutes, you forget it’s there.

I can’t think of any cons, and I’d buy another if the need arose.

1 Star won’t charge macbook pro laptop
macbook pro laptop wouldn’t charge in car. charging light on cord magnetic attachment glowed green, never turned amber to indicate charging. also inverter made buzzing noise. maybe I got a defective unit.

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My first full day with the iPhone 3G turned out to be too full. At least as far as the iPhone was concerned. It was just two in the afternoon when the screen displayed the most unwelcome dialog box in mobile computing: low battery: 20% of battery remaining gadgets, ipnone,iphone accessories .