Minolta NP200 Lithium Ion Battery for Dimage X, Xi, and Xt Digital Cameras

by Konica-Minolta

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.6 x 4.2 inches ; 9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005Y1RW
• Item model number: 8699323
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 10, 2002

Product Description

Rechargeable battery compatible with Minolta Dimage X series (X, Xi, and Xt) digital cameras.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Important Accessory for your Dimage X, August 20, 2002

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dcinDC "dcinDC" (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Minolta NP200 Lithium Ion Battery for Dimage X, Xi, and Xt Digital Cameras (Electronics)

I concur with the "Slim and Lightweight but..." review.

On the positive side: The battery is very slim and light weight, it charges quickly, and is easy to swap out of the camera.

On the negative side: It doesn't last as long as I'd like and it's a bit more expensive than I think it should be. I have not noticed it heating up after use.

Hmmm...positive & negative just like a battery. I just noticed that.

Anyhow, on the third hand, I'm not sure you have much choice if you own a Minolta Dimage X camera (which is why I bought this battery). Also, even though I wish this were cheaper, the Amazon price is very competitive to other places I've seen it for sale.

If you have or are buying a Dimage X (a really excellent little camera), however, I really suggest you get an extra battery. You can leave one in the charger while the other is in the camera. That way you always have a fully charged battery available when you want to use your camera. You don't have to worry about when the last time you charged the battery. Just swap it out when you need it (no memory effect with Lithium Ion) and you'll always go off fully charged. If you think ahead, you can charge both up and have two if you're expecting to use the camera for a longer period of time.

A camera case (to protect the LCD screen) and a larger memory card are probably key purchases, but you'll really appreciate this extra battery for your Dimage X.

Hope this is helpful and good luck with your purchase!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars poor battery/charger/carmera battery control, July 28, 2004

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Roger (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minolta NP200 Lithium Ion Battery for Dimage X, Xi, and Xt Digital Cameras (Electronics)

When I just bought Dimage Xt, it was able to take ~200 photos with fully charged battery. After 1 year, camera started to show "low battery" sign at power on, even when the battery was freshly charged, and the sign turned into red after ~50 photos and camera shutdown itself after that. Then I bought a new battery, the same thing happened as soon as I started to use it, I can only take ~60 photos with the new battery. I don't know the problem came from battery, battery charger, or battery controller in camera.
While you can keep a few batteries as backup, but sometime it's not an option. I have a marine kit and take underwater photo, and it's a hassel to change battery in water.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some help for you, if you buy this, February 11, 2005

By 

Brian Dowrick (Hawthorne, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Minolta NP200 Lithium Ion Battery for Dimage X, Xi, and Xt Digital Cameras (Electronics)

Heat.
Heat is your friend.
Cold is the enemy.

I take this snowboarding. You CAN NOT use the Beltclip
carry case for this, if you are in the cold. Place it
in your pocket, with a Heat pack.
I have walked out the door with a FULLY charged battery,
only to see the Red, Battery dying light.
Ignor this.
If you keep it warm, it will last longer.
The hotter the battery is, the longer it lasts.
I have gotten many photos after the red light, by
turning the camera on, the quickly snapping a photo,
then turning it off.
And keeping the camera warm, when not in use.

YOU NEED A SECOND BATTERY!!!!
Taking about 40 pictures at Disnaey World, will
use up ONE battery, if your fussing with the camera
on, and looking at the picture you took.

Just for your help. :)