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>>>>> "Joseph" == Joseph Near <> writes:

Joseph> OK on to the next question :).
Joseph> I was checking out prices on the Sony NP-F950 batteries and they are at
Joseph> least $100 each. For two that's $200. Wow, I can do math too!

Make sure you get 960's not 950's.  THe 960 is the exact same size as
a 950 and it packes more power.  If memory serves 38.8 W/h to the 950's 32.4.

Joseph> Anyway, that's a lot ;). Is there any way to get them cheaper?

Not much, if you ar affiliated with a school you *may* find a place
that will give you an education discount.  You can always ask.

Joseph> If not, is there anything else that's cheaper but works well?

You can go up in weight and way down in price and go for lead gel.
But in the long run, the sony's are cheep - I say that because they
will just work for you every day withought complaining for several
years.  If you do that math too you will find that they are very cost
effective.

Joseph> I only need about 5 hours of battery life, and my main concern
Joseph> is to make it small and light. If I can get a set of batteries
Joseph> that last 5 hours, I can recharge them while I'm tethered,
Joseph> which is about half the day. So, I need something cheaper.

You can go with the smaller sonys, I don't know if they are cost
effective but they are smaller/lighter (and less power).  Or you could
go with one 960.  Depending on your rigs load, that might do all you
need.  I get 5 hours minimum off a single Sony NP-F960.

When you are doing your calculations, don't forget a charger - $40 or
$50.

Greg

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 Greg Priest-Dorman
 

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