Which battery for the ZS7? Will someone please advise me on which battery will work as a spare battery for the Lumix ZS7?
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Update: I did buy a spare from Vortex and it functions perfectly with the ZS7!
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ZS7 uses the bcg10pp but older version of this battery will not work since the ZS7 requires firmware 1.3 on the battery otherwise it will turn off.. as of the battery itself it doesnt indicate which version it has. Most of the vendor now should carry the version 1.3 battery. Panasonic makes it extremely confusing to buyer because they should simply create another sku so consumer would not be confuse as of which battery is suitable for their camera.
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I bought it from Amazon (sold by Sterling), and it did not work. Called Sterling who said that they know about this and wanted me to return.
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I also ordered this battery and received the DMW-BCG10 (no PP at the end). I contacted Panasonic via their website before making a fuss about getting the wrong battery. Panasonic told me that the letters at the end refer to the region where the battery was produced, but that the DMW-BCG10 was a compatible battery for the DMC-ZS7 camera. I charged the battery in the charger that came with my camera, and it worked just fine, no message about being incompatible. I just bought my camera at Costco in March, so I assume it has the updated firmware.
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I have a DMC-ZS7. Make sure you get a battery marked DMW-BCG10 PP. As said in an earlier post with the firmware update it will only work with that type of battery. I just bought the battery from this page myself and it was the correct battery that showed up in the mail. It was sent from Agent Frugal. I have noticed that the merchant sending the battery changes with this page.
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The Battery that came with the ZS7 reads exactly the same product id no as the one on sale on Amazon from a 3rd party seller i.e. DMW BCG10. I would guess then that it should work with the ZS7 as a spare but one cannot be totally sure. And if there is anyone out there who knows more about this, then I would certainly look forward to their opinion!
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If additional batteries are available for purchase, I would take charged up spares. Having said that, I really don't know if spares are available given that the battery is charged within the camera. Good luck and have a fabulous trip! G&P;
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This looks very much like the backup battery that I bought for my FZ40, which works fine. One tip: This battery will probably NOT show you remaining charge, so I use it first in a heavy use situation (such as a major trip), and when it runs down, I switch to the Panasonic battery, which does display remaining charge. That way I know for that day how much juice I have left, and I can budget my shots to cover the time until I can re-charge. Hope that's helpful!
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I only know this battery is for the Powershot S100. I don't know about other cameras. I do know that I need two batteries, because I can use the battery up easily in one day of shooting, so I need a spare with me always.
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I've gotten hundreds of pictures with both my Radio Shack recharagable CRV3 battery pack and the Kodak NiMH battery pack that came with my Z650 and printer dock. If I HAD to pick one I'd go with the Lithium. They tend to discharge less when not in use whereas I've seen NiMH batteries go dead in a few days with no use.
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According to the product manual for the SZ-31 the LI-50B is the correct battery for that camera:http://www.olympusamerica.com/files/oima_cckb/SZ-31MR_en%20Manual.pdf
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According to the product manual for the SZ-31 the LI-50B is the correct battery for that camera: http://www.olympusamerica.com/files/oima_cckb/SZ-31MR_en%20Manual.pdf
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This battery is the same exact battery that works in both the ZS19 and ZS20. Both cameras are exactly the same except for the ZS20 having the GPS function that lets you know where the picture was taken.
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I can't find a Lumix ZS25, but this battery replaces the Panasonic battery part no. DMW-BCK7 and DMW-BCK7E
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Your welcome, I'm just now learning how to use my new Zi8. I think I'm really going to like it. I also bought an extra battery for it, from Amazon. A Kodak KLIC-7004, just like the one that came with it. I would hate to be taking videos and have my battery run out. I'm checking into buying another battery charger too.
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I would also like to know. There was 1 reviewer that claims that this battery will not fit on the GZ-MG330 (the camera I own), yet on the Best Buy website, they also list this battery as an accessory for the camera. I wonder if the individual who wrote the bad review simply didn't know how to correctly install the battery?
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The batteries are a even match with the stock battery. The only problem is only after 3 months of use one of the batteries quit charging. I have yet try to get a replacement battery. There isn't any sourse of contact to get this replace. So, I suggest try another company battery and there are a few out ther you can try. I can't say get this one, once purchase you are on your own. I was on a photo shoot about a weeks time over 3,000 shots. One of them fail still good odds thou. But for the price I hope this works for you...
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It works, but these batteries don't last long compared to Lumix batteries with ZS19. I wish I had invested in original brand instead.
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Dang, anyone know if there are still any cameras that use real batteries like this? I'd have had to replace my Sony multiple times over if it used proprietary batteries. They're such a pain, and I wish NOTHING used them. I need a new/better camera though, and REALLY want something that still uses regular batteries.
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I've got a dv7-3083cl and the battery works fine. Not as long lasting as I'd hoped (I get maybe 2 hours of heavy use), but well worth the price.
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I have been using the following non original battery kit, that works like a charm: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032G618O/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details The 2 batteries have worked great with my DMC-ZS9.... compared to the price for a Panasonic battery, this set is a bargain!! The Compact Charger with fold out plug and DC car adapter is just abonus...
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I agree with Rick. The battery themselves are good as long as you buy genuine. So the real question is how long you want it to last. Also, if you are filming with a vg camera, you must have a 70 or 100. 30 and 50 do not work in those. Other handy cams are fine.