Canon BP-2L14 Battery for Canon HG, HV, ZR, Optura, and Elura Camcorders Reviews

• Double the Power

  
  By A23VGBG17K5NJ3 on 2005-03-23
  With about twice the capacity (and physical size) of the stock battery supplied with the compatible Canon camcorders, the BP-2L14 offers extended filming time that on a single charge will exceed the capacity of a digital tape cartridge, even if using the LCD screen instead of the viewfinder.
  
  Although the BP-2L14 is larger than the battery it replaces at about an inch thick (just about double the thickness), the added size doesn't interfere with filming or carrying of the camera. Rather than carrying around a handful of the lower-capacity NB-2LH's, add a BL-2L14 or two to your inventory instead.
  
  

• Canon and made in Japan

  
  By AYV1N7RD2GRNW on 2005-08-09
  Good price here and made in Japan. Does NOT void the warranty. The one I just received from Amazon.com charged to full in a reasonable time on the built in charger of my Canon Optura 400. Doubles the time of the original, great backup.
  
  

• It's a Battery That Works

  
  By A1LJXZC1RFW07C on 2007-10-06
  I bought this because with my last video camera I had a larger battery and it was a good investment. This battery lasts longer than the battery my HV20 comes with. What I like most is that it doesn't stick out past the back of the camera.
  
  

• It works

  
  By A1KX3KZWKODYE8 on 2005-08-11
  yeah. it works. It holds twice the battery life. I am happy.
  
  -tj
  
  

• Long lasting

  
  By A3UZRLJEN0INFZ on 2006-07-16
  Decided to get this battery to utilize the original battery as a spare. However, with this battery, we never needed a spare. On a recent trip to Hawaii, this is the only one we used. Through long days at Diamond Head, Waikiki, the Dole Pineapple Plantation, Polynesian Cultural Center, and a day trip to the Big Island, this battery never ran low. Recharging at day's end was the only thing needed.
  
  Great performance.
  
  
• Perfect expansion battery for the HG-10
  By A1YQDDM0ACMR97 on 2008-03-16
  I love this battery on the HG-10. I was originally worried that it might have been too large but now I know this is not an issue at all. It offers much more capactity being slightly larger than the original in size, but still fitting perfectly without protruding past the back of the camera. If you are thinking about a second battery for the HG-10, I would highly recommend this one.
  
  
• Pays off very quickly
  By A1ETGV7QFOZXAP on 2006-02-26
  For anyone needing several hours of shooting or picture taking away from an outlet source, the extra storage capacity providied by this pack is almost vital.
  Recharging has taken 20-60 minutes which fits my schedule.
  I find this power pack greatly enables the convenience for long shooting periods.
  
  
• Exceptional performance
  By A3QNQQKJTL76H0 on 2008-05-27
  I bought this battery at the end of 12/07 and writing this review at the end of 5/08.
  
  This is a product of exceptional quality. The unit is made in Japan, unlike the batteries of Chinese manufacture that comes with the Canon video cameras these days (mine is the HV20). Whether the difference in quality between a China-made battery and a Japan-made battery is perception or real, I don't know. I prefer made in Japan stuff, due to their high quality control and reliability.
  
  This battery has high energy retention. I was surprised to find out that after 5 months in storage, this battery showed up as 100% charged on the OSD (on-screen display) of my camera. Pick one or two of these up as a spare. I am quite happy with this purchase.
  
  
• SO MUCH BETTER!
  By A1YJC6JECQ41MK on 2007-01-19
  This thing is great I just got it for a trip to Seattle from Hawaii. (I know opposite) But I was afraid when I had this default battery that came with my Canon ZR 500. (which ONLY last 45 min.) But this one last at least 3 hours I love it. Best buy for my camera so far, completely worth the $$$$.
  
  
• Good battery.
  By A19VSOM2TPQ1T on 2007-11-21
  It's a good battery. It does the job well and enabled by HG10 camcorder to run considerably longer. I venture to say it run twice as long as the battery that comes packaged with the camcorder. It fits the camera perfectly, as well it should given it's a Canon battery.
  
  
• you get what you pay for
  By A3IFAU13EC2OJ9 on 2008-01-18
  i have had very bad experiences with knock off canon batteries so i always buck up and buy canon. sure 2 times as expensive but i have never had one quit taking a charge. the 2L14 is a big step up from the 2L12/13 for just being a little bulkier. highly recommended and use the original battery as a spare.
  
  
• The Real BP-2L14
  By A3MX2RLWOFK75V on 2007-11-29
  Nothing lasts like a genuine Canon camcorder battery. There are masses of imitation BP-2L14 Lithium-ion batteries on the market, and in my experience they never hold a charge as long, or last as long as a genuine Canon battery. You get what you pay for in camcorder batteries. The Canon battery is worth the extra $
  
  
• Nice to have Additional Battery
  By A2KZRYZ69L513T on 2008-01-12
  Its worth in investing in this battery if you shoot more....Continuously e.g. on trips etc. Its bit thick & lasts longer than the one which is supplied with HG10.
  
  
• Excellent battery, just small
  By A265HGKU91RJII on 2008-02-15
  As a professional cinematographer working 14+hour days, I know camera batteries. I want them to last a long time. These are well made, high quality OEM batteries. No better ones exist. However, I wish they made bigger, longer life batteries for the HV-20. I guess this small size is a compromise to keep the camera small and for the fact that the vast majority of users will only need a couple of hours of juice at a time. On the other hand, if you need to shoot all day, you'll need to buy at least two or more, turn off the camera frequently, fold up the LCD screen, use the non-orientable viewfinder, change batteries several times, etc, etc,. This even more so if you are in a cold environment.
  Its a hassle, but one I'm used to and can deal with. My last camcorder had a HUGE battery and it would work all day. So I'm spoiled.
  Also I went with Canon, and their higher price, because the cheap off-brand batts available worry me about their quality, and life times. The cheaper price was not enough for the risk. If anything happened to damage the camera, say faulty wiring, you are in a much better position warranty-wise. if everything is OEM.
  
  
• Lots better than the stock battery
  By AX5EPK0DQP23Z on 2005-12-31
  I hate spending more money on a battery, but the one that came with my Elura 85 was pathetic--it has a very short battery life. This one is much better.
  
  
• At last, a ore time to record
  By A2EQAAQ21A7ZUM on 2006-02-23
  This is really helpful to use the camcorder without worrying about the battery life.
  
  
• Great Battery
  By A85SZOLWOWFFA on 2007-11-10
  Works great. I was shooting in below freezing weather in Hudson Bay Arctic area and the battery lasted for at least an hour of video tape of off and on use.
  
  
• Good for a month, then....
  By AFTZY6K8BXOJX on 2007-12-06
  This battery is total trash. After two months, it holds a charge for about 30 minutes then fades to nothing in seconds. Not worth the extra money: you're better off getting two regular batteries and keeping them charged.
  
  
• Handy to have the extra battery
  By A1NQFZEVE1KG05 on 2008-01-06
  Okay, it's a battery, and it lasts about as long as predicted. I like to carry several extras, as we spend lots of time shooting nature stuff and are often away from a charging source (including our vehicles).Good deal for the price. The good thing is I can use the same charger that I use for my Rebel xti.
  
  
• 3 hours more!
  By A1M5WU93881UT on 2008-05-08
  This battery gives me 3 hours more than the stock battery and has recharged in a fair amount of time. It is a little heavier, but does not unbalance the camcorder. I would recommend buying this. I might get another.
  
  
• Works Great with the Canon HG10
  By AJ88Z1U0SS1IY on 2008-06-16
  This battery works great with my Canon HG10. I'd recommend it as being worth the higher cost.
  
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• Nice, not cheap
  By A148GDKPZCOSP3 on 2007-12-23
  Canon makes a good product, and this is a battery that works well. I just don't like the fact that the markup is so high on the needed accessories the company makes.
  
  
• It does what's expected.
  By A2ASKR0WB489ZL on 2008-01-10
  This replacement battery does exactly what it is made to do; give you extended recording capability over the ridiculously inadequate battery that Cannon ships with their video cameras.
  
  As mentioned in previous posts, this battery is roughly twice the size of the original battery, but fits the camera nicely. It also gives MORE than twice the record time. I get between 2 and 3 hours of shooting w/ the LCD open.
  
  
• Works great for me
  By A17FG4XAPEPZ3L on 2008-11-21
  I took two of these batteries with me on a recent trip to China - I always recharged them overnight and didn't have any situations during the day while site-seeing where I ran out of battery juice. I used them in a Canon HV30 video camera and they have more than enough juice for me to watch my 1 hour HD tapes on the plane flight back. :)
  
  
• great battery
  By A3MCBV388X4A1Z on 2008-03-19
  Bought this for my Canon ZR800, and it greatly increases recording time. Highly recommend.
  
  
• Extra
  By A2PK4KG104L4ED on 2008-04-03
  It's nice to have an extra battery. This allows you to charge one while the video camera is still in use. You don't want to get caught in the middle of a take and not have a backup battery.
  
  
• So far so good
  By A54XIPRPNUZLS on 2008-05-08
  I only had occassion to use it twice, and it seems to work just fine. I heard aftermarket batteries sometimes only go a couple of times, hopefully this one will go better than that.
  
  Works good in my HV20
  
  
• canon extra battery
  By A1G489PO5GUM5 on 2008-05-16
  I needed a spare with more with longer life and that's what I got. Works great!
  
  
• Amazing battery!!!
  By A2PYHQOZBTDDWY on 2008-06-20
  I own the Canon HV-20 and this battery is almost twice as large as the stock battery and it fits flush with the camera body. This battery lasts much longer than the stock battery. All you need are a couple of these and you'll be set for a full days recording!!!
  
  
• Great replacement battery
  By AILGA49RM3JEF on 2008-07-02
  I bought the BP-2L14 as a replacement for the battery that came with my Optura camera. The standard battery never quite held a charge from the start and before long I would get a "battery warning" lamp right after turning on the camera. The longer life and no memory charging make this a great option for anyone looking for a backup battery.
  
  

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