Using compatible battery?

Razor-BladE · 27 Sep 2009 at 11:18

Asked this in the photography section but got no answer so i'll ask here

So i received the Sanyo CG10 camcorder, but (initially) the battery doesn't seem to last long. I was thinking of buying another battery just in case i'm out somewhere and i run out of juice. The official Sanyo DB-L80 battery has a capacity of 740mAh.
I'm wondering whether it will be ok to put in a DB-L80 compatible 1300mAh battery (Pentax D-LI88)? And will it last double the time than the 740mAh? Or should i just play it safe and get another DB L80 battery? They are priced the same (give or take a quid).

mac1st3 · 27 Sep 2009 at 11:25

I see no problems, will take longer to charge if I remember correctly, but should last longer.
is the battery you recieved with the camera new or is it second hand? if it's new it'll need charging/discharging to get the full potential out of it, if it's second hand, it might be near the end of it's life anyway

Razor-BladE · 27 Sep 2009 at 12:24

Nah i bought it 2nd hand. But the (written) receipt says it was bought mid July.

Because it's on the bay, keep to UK sellers? Or will batteries from HK be genuine?

The Halk · 27 Sep 2009 at 12:56

No guarantee that batteries will be genuine. Many batteries on there have overstated capacities.

Aod · 27 Sep 2009 at 14:03

also, batteries with higher capacity are likely to be physically larger - it's unlikely the different battery will fit. camcorder batteries are usually highly bespoke anyway

Razor-BladE · 27 Sep 2009 at 14:25

It says that it's DB L80 compatible though.

Aod · 27 Sep 2009 at 14:39

fair enough then - go for it. but as The Halk said, there's a good chance the batteries won't be genuine / their capacities are fallacious.

Razor-BladE · 27 Sep 2009 at 15:12

Hmm. When i say 'compatible', they are the actual batteries for the Pentax Optio P70 but can fit the Sanyo. And i'll be buying from a UK seller.
Or would you still recommend buying the DB L80 one?