Sony NPF970 L Series Camcorder Battery for the DCRVX2100, HDRFX1, HDRFX7, HD1000U & HVRZ1U

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 4.7 x 2.6 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006G3BHW
• Item model number: NP-F 970
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #64 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Batteries & Chargers > Batteries > Camcorder Batteries
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

Maximize your Handycam camcorder recording times with the NP-F970 InfoLithium L Series rechargeable battery pack. Now with 30% more stamina than the NP-F960 rechargeable battery pack, the NP-F970 provides up to eighteen hours of continuous recording time.

The NP-F970 features a built-in microprocessor that accurately calculates the remaining power within minutes. It also doesn't have the memory effect found in other batteries, so you can charge it at any time, regardless of how much charge is remaining.

Features

• Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack designed for Handycam camcorders
• Provides up to 18 hours of continuous recording time
• 6600mAh storage capacity without the memory effect found in other batteries
• Built-in microprocessor accurately calculates remaining power within minutes
• Features 30% more stamina than the NP-Ff960 rechargeable battery pack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only an a/c outlet is better!, July 13, 2005

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tron3 "-TRON3 (Serving the Users since 1982.)" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony NPF970 L Series Camcorder Battery for the DCRVX2100, HDRFX1, HDRFX7, HD1000U & HVRZ1U (Electronics)

Features 30% more stamina than the NP-F960 rechargeable battery pack.

I bought this AFTER spending half a day shooting with a Sony FX1 in very cold weather with my NP-F960 battery. Between the pausing and occasional power down, the battery survived this bitter cold day with LOTS of juice left over. So imagine what this NP-F970 can do for you.

I have the NP-F960 clone battery, and it isn't holding a charge as good in storage.

My only beef is waiting for it to fully charge. If you are a serious videographer, or use the Sony HVL20DW2 20 watt video light, this is a definite "must have".

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Item from PERIDIGM is COUNTERFEIT!!!, July 5, 2011

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MrSparky - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony NPF970 L Series Camcorder Battery for the DCRVX2100, HDRFX1, HDRFX7, HD1000U & HVRZ1U (Electronics)

The reason this item from Peridigm is so much cheaper is because it is counterfeit. The packaging looks legitimate, it even has a hologram, but when you go to open the plastic clam shell packaging, it opens easily without scissors and the plastic is much thinner. The Sony logo uses a slightly different font in a slightly different color. If I didn't have 8 others, I wouldn't have known. Putting it up next to my legitimate ones, it's easy to spot the fake. The real giveaway was when my Sony battery charger refused to charge it and my Sony camcorder wouldn't recognize it and refused to power on. Fortunately Amazon didn't have any problem giving me a refund. I will be spending a little extra and buying from a reputable company like BH.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE, January 5, 2007

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R. Crutchfield "Shudda stuck to READING!" (Palm Desert, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony NPF970 L Series Camcorder Battery for the DCRVX2100, HDRFX1, HDRFX7, HD1000U & HVRZ1U (Electronics)

For a large camcorder like my Sony FX7 this adds nice rear "ballast" for balance and EIGHT HOURS taping time! I use it for long shoots and the small one that comes with the cam for short home stuff.