question about camcorder batteries

CivilRightsLawyer

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are all camcorder batteries the same or are they machine/brand/model specific?

i bought a canon ES8200V as a gift and i wasnt sure if i had to buy a CANON only camcorder battery, or i could go with another generic brand or another make's brand. this is not a digital camcorder. it uses Hi8 tapes.

thanks!
 

Muadib

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You can go generic but you must make sure you get the right one for your model / brand.
 

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<< are all camcorder batteries the same or are they machine/brand/model specific?

i bought a canon ES8200V as a gift and i wasnt sure if i had to buy a CANON only camcorder battery, or i could go with another generic brand or another make's brand. this is not a digital camcorder. it uses Hi8 tapes.

thanks!
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Talk to your liar... err I mean lawyer...


j/k ;)

Off a rule of thumb which I never believed, followed and still do against it, it is better to go with the machine/brand/model. However I always use the cheaper stuff and still have not had a problem, so long as you follow Muadib's advise.