question about camcorder batteries

[CivilRightsLawyer]

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]

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

 

[SinfulWeeper]

<< 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! >>



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.