Canon BP-208 Battery Pack for DC22
Camcorder-battery-shop.com 2007-01-19
The Canon DC22 ships with the BP-208 battery pack, a thin rectangle that fits into an enclosed camcorder battery port in the LCD cavity. Normally, we dislike enclosed canon bp208 batteries because they bar the use of extended life batteries. Sometimes, as in the case of the Elura 100 battery, the BP-208 battery happens to give exceptional performance and it’s not so bad. The DC22 was precisely the opposite; this is the rule more often than the exception.
Testing for endurance, we shot video continuously without engaging any manual controls, and replacing the DC power to change DVDs. In total, the battery lasted for only 88 minutes and 19 seconds (1 hour, 28 minutes, 19 seconds).
When the LCD is open, the LCD cavity reveals the enclosed battery, which rests in its own compartment. The small battery is not expandable because it fits into a very compact space, so to extend your recording time in the field you’ll need to purchase additional BP-208 battery packs from Canon. The battery release switch is at the lower right corner of the LCD cavity. Just above the battery release switch is a print/share button, and above that is the USB terminal. Needless to say, the location of an important terminal in the LCD cavity is hardly ideal since it means the USB cable will block the screen.
The enclosed battery is a double-edged sword when it comes to portability. It allows the DC22 to retain its slim profile, without a protruding battery pack to muck up its lines, and the battery itself is scarcely larger than a memory card. Unfortunately, you’re only option when it comes to adding batteries to your camcorder kit is to buy additional BP-208 battery packs. Longer life batteries are not available, so if you intend to take this camcorder on a hut to hut hike in the mountains, stock up on BP-208s, and make sure they’re fully juiced before you leave!
Discount Camcorder Battery
| Discount Camcorder Batteries | ||
|---|---|---|
Discount Camcorder Battery BP-208 CANON BP-208 $15.95 Only $12.76 |
Discount Camcorder Battery BP-208DG CANON BP-208DG $15.95 Only $12.76 |
Discount Camcorder Battery BP-310 CANON BP-310 $17.95 Only $14.36 |
| Discount Camcorder Battery BP-315 CANON BP-315 $17.95 Only $14.36 |
Discount Camcorder Battery BP-407 CANON BP-407 $17.95 Only $14.36 |
Discount Camcorder Battery SB-LSM80 SAMSUNG SB-LSM80 $23.50 Only $18.80 |
Discount Camcorder Battery CGA-DU07 PANASONIC CGA-DU07 $18.38 Only $14.70 |
Discount Camcorder Battery CGA-DU14 PANASONIC CGA-DU14 $19.95 Only $15.96 |
Discount Camcorder Battery CGA-DU21 PANASONIC CGA-DU21 $24.95 Only $19.96 |
Discount Camcorder Battery NP-F330 SONY NP-F330 $21.58 Only $17.26 |
Discount Camcorder Battery NP-FP90 SONY NP-FP90 $21.95 Only $17.56 |
Discount Camcorder Battery NP-F970 SONY NP-F970 $36.95 Only $29.56 |
