the batteries that come with the phase one backs are 7.2v, one third party battery (Impact) is spec'd to at 7.4v... will this work with the back or harm it or is there built in protection in the back?
thanks
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QUOTE(michaelnotar @ Jul 18 2008, 11:40 PM)
the batteries that come with the phase one backs are 7.2v, one third party battery (Impact) is spec'd to at 7.4v... will this work with the back or harm it or is there built in protection in the back?
thanks
thanks
Just checked my owners manual as well as Phase website – they recommend Canon BP 915 2500 mAh. The way I figure it is you spent very good money on the back why skimp on something that could be dangerous to your investment.
don
QUOTE(Iron Creek @ Jul 19 2008, 03:37 PM)
Just checked my owners manual as well as Phase website – they recommend Canon BP 915 2500 mAh. The way I figure it is you spent very good money on the back why skimp on something that could be dangerous to your investment.
don
don
Don, I was curious about this too, but not so much regarding the voltage, but regarding the Phase One reference to 2500 mAH. The Canon site shows the BP 915 at 1500 mAH so I wondered if there is a typo at Phase. Canon Listing
I agree with your thoughts about protecting your expensive back, but there are generics which are rated at 7.2 V and range from 1500 mAH and 1850 mAH. The amp hour rating should not be a factor, but I think it's wise to watch the voltage (even though a slight difference of 0.2 V may not matter). Generic options of 7.2 volts include the Batteries.com branded offering as well as the Energizer ER-C560. Sometimes the Canon branded batteries can be hard to find, even at Canon dealers.
Cheers.
QUOTE(DFAllyn @ Jul 19 2008, 04:21 PM)
Don, I was curious about this too, but not so much regarding the voltage, but regarding the Phase One reference to 2500 mAH. The Canon site shows the BP 915 at 1500 mAH so I wondered if there is a typo at Phase. Canon Listing
I agree with your thoughts about protecting your expensive back, but there are generics which are rated at 7.2 V and range from 1500 mAH and 1850 mAH. The amp hour rating should not be a factor, but I think it's wise to watch the voltage (even though a slight difference of 0.2 V may not matter). Generic options of 7.2 volts include the Batteries.com branded offering as well as the Energizer ER-C560. Sometimes the Canon branded batteries can be hard to find, even at Canon dealers.
Cheers.
I agree with your thoughts about protecting your expensive back, but there are generics which are rated at 7.2 V and range from 1500 mAH and 1850 mAH. The amp hour rating should not be a factor, but I think it's wise to watch the voltage (even though a slight difference of 0.2 V may not matter). Generic options of 7.2 volts include the Batteries.com branded offering as well as the Energizer ER-C560. Sometimes the Canon branded batteries can be hard to find, even at Canon dealers.
Cheers.
I’ll fuss up here and tell the truth. I looked all over for additional batteries but in the end I went to my dealer and got Phase. I figured why nickel and dime when it could cause potential problems.
don
QUOTE(Iron Creek @ Jul 19 2008, 04:40 PM)
I’ll fuss up here and tell the truth. I looked all over for additional batteries but in the end I went to my dealer and got Phase. I figured why nickel and dime when it could cause potential problems.
don
don
Right. Getting them from Capture Integrations is a safe bet.
To Answer the 1st question, I would not use a 7.4 volt battery in a camera that is rated to 7.2.
You can use a different rated milliamp battery, i.e. 3000, 3500, etc. The millamp rating is a determination attempt rating the charge rate of the cell.
The Canon cells, by brand are 1500 and possibly 2000 millamp. I believe that Phase has these cells made for them, they are not stock Canon Cells.
You can find many non Phase brand cells, rated at 3000 to 3500 millamps. They are basically 2x in height but will fit in the battery well.
So far in the U.S. the only place I have found the slim 7.2 volt 2500 millamp cells is from Phase One directly. My solution has been to buy more Phase cells, due to warranty issues.
Paul C
You can use a different rated milliamp battery, i.e. 3000, 3500, etc. The millamp rating is a determination attempt rating the charge rate of the cell.
The Canon cells, by brand are 1500 and possibly 2000 millamp. I believe that Phase has these cells made for them, they are not stock Canon Cells.
You can find many non Phase brand cells, rated at 3000 to 3500 millamps. They are basically 2x in height but will fit in the battery well.
So far in the U.S. the only place I have found the slim 7.2 volt 2500 millamp cells is from Phase One directly. My solution has been to buy more Phase cells, due to warranty issues.
Paul C
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