Canon BP-208DG - Canon Elura 100 Camcorder Battery
Camcorder-battery-shop.com 2006-11-28
The included BP-208DG battery was tested for endurance by continuously shooting in SP mode. We put the camcorder in Easy mode, the aspect ratio at 4:3, the image stabilzation on, and the LCD open. When the tape needed changing, we removed the BP-208DG battery, plugged in the DC power, changed tapes, put the Canon BP-208DG back in, and began recording again. In total, the battery lasted an incredible 154 minutes and 24 seconds (2 hours, 34 minutes, and 24 seconds). The results slightly exceed the estimated life of 150 minutes stated in the menu. This is the strongest battery we have tested so far, and is an impressive response to our claims that internal battery design is a bad idea, But pound for pound, we still have to go with the Elura 100. Just be sure to buy a second battery.
CANON BP-208 Specifications * Battery Name : BP-208 Battery * Code: LS-BP208 * Battery Type : Li-ion * Capacity : 650 mAh * Voltage : 7.4 V * Size : 61.21x38.91x20.30 mm * Color : light grey * Price :$15.95 * Availability : In Stock
BP-208 Battery, which is designed to compatible with the following Camcorder Battery: * BP-208 CANON BP-208 Camcorder Battery can also work with the following models: * DC10 * DC100 * DC20 * DC40 * Elura100 * FV M300 * IXY DVS1 * MVX1Si * MVX430 * MVX450 * MVX460 * Optura S1
Unlike the ZR series of 2006, which featured external battery mounts, Canon has chosen to use an internal battery that is set into the LCD cavity. The battery is extracted from this cavity by engaging a small battery release tab located in the back lower corner.
Normally, we would complain a great deal about the enclosed battery design. By placing the battery in the LCD cavity, Canon has curtailed your option of purchasing an extra long life battery. However, the included BP-208DG battery lasted an incredible 2 1/2+ hours. That is the duration of some long life batteries. We still don't like the closed battery, but, hey, it's got a mic jack so, we can love it despite it's faults.
