lumix Z series recplacement battery Has anyone found an actual Panasonic secured ID battery for the ZS1 or 3? I have looked everywhere! Noting the reviews of the batteries sold at Amazon, I am leary that a non-Panasonic may not work properly. The battery in question is DMWBCG10. It should cost aroundd $45, so be cautious of anything else you come across. Checked the "authorized" merchants directly from the Panasonic site and they are all out of stock. What is the deal? Why sell a camera that has no backup battery? Please post if you have found a battery that actually works. lumix Z series recplacement battery Has anyone found an actual Panasonic secured ID battery for the ZS1 or 3? I have looked everywhere! Noting the reviews of the batteries sold at Amazon, I am... » Read More lumix Z series recplacement battery Has anyone found an actual Panasonic secured ID battery for the ZS1 or 3? I have looked everywhere! Noting the reviews of the batteries sold at Amazon, I am leary that a non-Panasonic may not work properly. The battery in question is DMWBCG10. It should cost aroundd $45, so be cautious of anything else you come across. Checked the "authorized" merchants directly from the Panasonic site and they are all out of stock. What is the deal? Why sell a camera that has no backup battery? Please post if you have found a battery that actually works. « Show Less
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I finally was able to find an authorized battery through Vann's. Great site, great customer service. Mine was backordered, but it came in a few weeks and has been working fine. It looks exactly like the battery that came with the camera. http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/752883080/panasonic-dmw-bcg10?s_c=site_search
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Thanks for the heads-up. I was ready to buy this camera until I started reading about the battery situation. Looks like a good camera but unfortunately, if you can't keep it powered up, it just becomes drawer junk.
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http://www.bestbatt.com/Panasonic-DMW-BCG10-Battery-p/bbbcg10.htm $11.50 is cheap
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This link might shed some light on the subject (YMMV, of course)http://www.flickr.com/groups/1026475@N24/discuss/72157620390506884/
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You're going to pass up on a great camera because you can't find a cheap replacement battery?? The camera already has decent battery life so if you just keep it charged you won't need to buy an extra battery. If you need an extra battery cuz you're taking a long trip and you won't have access to electricity then spend the extra $20. You'll have the battery for life and you'll have a great camera to boot.
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Has anyone tried the battery from www.BestBatt.com for this camera? The reviews are saying it works great and it only costs $17.00.
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just bought a ZS1 and wanted a second battery, no one had them in stock. Bummer. Just got a note from Vanns that they have them in stock again for $49.99 with free shipping.
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JGR: for the ZS-1 camera, on BestBatt.com what is the item/model# for the $17 battery for this camera? REPLY to: sscookie@yahoo.com Please make SUBJECT line: "Panasonic Lumix $17 battery" so I know not to delete the e-mail.Thank you.
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The battery is a Panasonic Lumix DMW-BCG10PP ID secured which is the battery supplied with the DMC-ZS20 camera so it should work.
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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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THEIR AD STATES...This item: Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for Panasonic DMW-BCG10, DMW-BCG10E, DMW-BCG10PP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1, DMC-TZ6, DMC-TZ7, DMC-TZ8, DMC-TZ10, DMC-TZ18, DMC-TZ19, DMC-TZ20, DMC-TZ25, DMC-TZ30, DMC-TZ35, DMC-ZR1, DMC-ZR3, DMC-ZS1, DMC-ZS3, DMC-ZS5, DMC-ZS6, DMC-ZS7, DMC-ZS8, DMC-ZS9, DMC-ZS10, DMC-ZS15, DMC-ZS19, DMC-ZS20, ***DMC-ZS25***, DMC-ZX1, DMC-ZX3 ...SO YES, I THINK SO..GOOD BATTERIES SO FAR AND CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE... GOOD LUCK
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GET THE Z950 NOW! The price listed today (6/15) is crazy! Sorry I'm excited lol, 139.99 is awesome. I've been eyeing this camera for a while. I'm all in for this price and free two day shipping for non prime members is bacon on the burger....... Back on topic! The z915 uses AA batteries so the more you spend for batteries the longer they will last and there's some decent rechargeables out there. The z950 uses this Kodak KLIC-7003 Li-lon Rechargeable Battery and I think it last for about 250 shots. I like the z950 battery option more but I'm no camera pro so hopefully someone has better advice for ya.
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Thanks for the link, Repro. I'm in the process of ordering a battery as I type this. According to the reviews of the battery, all zs3 owners/reviewers are reporting success with this battery no matter what firmware the camera has. Thanks again for the info.
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It is possible to buy replacement (Panasonic branded) batteries for it, but the ecommerce site that sells them isn't Amazon, so I feel sort of weird pasting the URL here. If you take the battery out and Google image search for "Panasonic 700mah", you'll see the replacement battery and a site in the UK that sells it. Also, disassembling the thing to get to the battery is a pain. I found a disassembly instruction diagram on yet *another* site that sold no-name replacement batteries for it. That said, Amazon is currently showing a $20 price tag for this item. So, all said and done, it'd be nearly as cheap to just replace the whole thing and save yourself the hassle. FWIW, that's exactly what I'm doing. Factoring in shipping, getting a whole new unit is exactly the same price as having a replacement battery shipped in from the UK.
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I have ordered one but have not received it yet. According to the following review:http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_zs15-reviewIt has the following:Here's what you'll find in the box with the ZS15:The 12.1 effective Megapixel Lumix DMC-ZS15 digital cameraDMW-BCG10 lithium-ion batteryAC-to-USB adapterWrist strapUSB cableCD-ROM featuring PhotoFunStudio 8.0 Advanced Edition and LoiLoScope trial28 page basic manual (printed) + full manual (on CD-ROM)There is not a separate charger. You charge the battery in the camera itself. I have ordered one but have not received it yet. According to the following review:http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_zs15-reviewIt has the following:Here's what you'll find in the box with the ZS15:The 12.1 effective Megapixel Lumix DMC-ZS15 digital cameraDMW-BCG10 lithium-ion batteryAC-to-USB adapterWrist strapUSB cableCD-ROM featuring PhotoFunStudio 8.0 Advanced Edition and LoiLoScope trial28 page basic manual (printed) + full manual (on CD-ROM)There is not a separate... » Read More I have ordered one but have not received it yet. According to the following review:http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_zs15-reviewIt has the following:Here's what you'll find in the box with the ZS15:The 12.1 effective Megapixel Lumix DMC-ZS15 digital cameraDMW-BCG10 lithium-ion batteryAC-to-USB adapterWrist strapUSB cableCD-ROM featuring PhotoFunStudio 8.0 Advanced Edition and LoiLoScope trial28 page basic manual (printed) + full manual (on CD-ROM)There is not a separate charger. You charge the battery in the camera itself. « Show Less
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copy and past to amazon search:neewer ~ 2x ~ repalcement battery cga-s006 for panasonic lumix dmc-fz28(k), dmc-fz28(s), dmc-fz18, dmc-fz30bb, dmc-fz30eg, dmc-fz30eg-k, dmc-fz30eg-s, dmc-fz30-k, dmc-fz30-s, dmc-fz50eb-k, dmc-fz50eb-s, dmc-fz50ef, dmc-fz50egm, dmc-fz50k, dmc-fz50s, dmc-fz7bb, dmc-fz7bs, dmc-fz7eb-k, dmc-fz7eb-s, dmc-fz7ef-k, dmc-fz7ef-s, dmc-fz7eg-k, dmc-fz7eg-s, dmc-fz7-k, dmc-fz7-s, dmc-fz8eb-k, dmc-fz8eb-s,
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Here is one more review on the Panasonic from cnet:http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/panasonic-lumix-dmc-zs10/4505-6501_7-34505713.html?tag=mncol;lstcameralabs.com has posted some test photos as well.. not their full review yet though.
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I believe the battery is a genuine Panasonic battery. I matched the original battery with the one bought I bought in aftermarket. Both batteries are the same. Both batteries function the same. The duration of charge and the camera readings are the same.
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I would accept no substitutes when it comes to Lumix batteries. Also, the Picture here, is NOT what I got, so read physical description of battery you want to order. I wanted the 10PP one, but got one that was a different, and it was wider than the one my camera uses. If they do not list full DMW-BCE-10E in description, it won't work. If full battery model number isn't in the listing, email the vendor for the full number.
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A representative of the company that makes the battery in question, explaining that it truly does work in my camera. The explanation soundedreasonable and I appreciated the call. I have not needed to use the battery so can't tell if it works, but will try it in the future. Thanks for asking. MP
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I have ordered one but have not received it yet. According to the following review: http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_zs15-review It has the following: Here's what you'll find in the box with the ZS15: The 12.1 effective Megapixel Lumix DMC-ZS15 digital camera DMW-BCG10 lithium-ion battery AC-to-USB adapter Wrist strap USB cable CD-ROM featuring PhotoFunStudio 8.0 Advanced Edition and LoiLoScope trial 28 page basic manual (printed) + full manual (on CD-ROM) There is not a separate charger. You charge the battery in the camera itself.
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both this one and the other panasonic battery i purchased (the other was a VW-VBT380) were as listed and were actual panasonic ones when i received them - but things change! so it may be a case of caveat emptor :(
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Panasonic website specs the battery for the zs30 as DMW-BCM13PP at 3,6v 1250mAh. The Wasabi is a BCG10 battery at 3,6v 1200mAh which works very well in my zs19. My original zs19 Panasonic battery BCG10 was spec at only 895mAh. I don't think the wasabi will physically fit your camera and even if it did it would have slightly less capacity for run time. The zs30 requires more power than the zs19 or zs20.
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Hi Lynda, You re-charge it in camera using the power cable. You can, however, buy a cheap charger for this battery. I purchased this one http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Panasonic-DMW-BCG10E-DMW-BCG10PP/dp/B0049V0ZX8/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1385106277&sr=1-4&keywords=Panasonic+Lumix+ZS20+charger with extra batteries