I want to buy some extra batteries for my Panasonic Handicam. Panasonic one cost a mint, and they warn you to use only genuine parts, or it will cause damage to the camera.
I have found batteries on Ebay from reputable sellers, and a fraction of the cost of the Panasonic ones.
My questions are, are these batteries safe to use ? will it cause damage to my Camcorder ? What should I look out for ?
Thanks kindly for any advice.
**Personally, I wouldn't touch them. I have, however, purchased batteries from WES Components, for less then OEM parts. The batteries are not as good, but somewhat less expensive.
They are perfectly safe, as long as it's the correct replacement model for your camcorder. I got 6 spares for my Canon MV800 for about $2 each + a few bucks postage from eBay US, and they are higher capacity. The genuine canon ones cost a packet. I've used them extensively and they work just as good as the genuine ones. Forget the warning by the manufacturer, it's a crock designed to make them money.
Dave :)
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