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Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack
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- B&H # PAVWVBN130
- Mfr# VW-VBN130
Product Highlights
- For HDC-TM900, HS900, SD900 & SD800
- Replacement/Additional Camcorder Battery
- Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
- 1250 mAh Capacity
The Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack is a replacement or additional battery for HDC-TM900, HDC-HS900, HDC-SD900, and HDC-SD800 camcorders. When the camcorder is recording to an SD card in HE mode and using the LCD screen, the rechargeable Li-ion battery (1250 mAh) is rated to provide a continuous recording time ranging from 1 h 20 min to 1 h 45 min, depending on the model and region(NTSC or PAL).
| Chemistry | Lithium ion |
| Capacity | 1250 mAh |
| Output Voltage | 7.2V |
| Watt Hours | 9.0Wh |
| Dimensions | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 19 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (12)
- Fast charge (5)
- Durable (4)
- Easy to use (4)
- Highly compatible (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home movies (11)
- Birthdays (5)
- Parties (4)
- Travel (4)
- Weddings (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (7), Parent (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (17)
Most Liked Positive Review
Incredible!!!
This battery is amazing. It can turn my Panasonic video camera from an electronic paperweight into a machine capable of recording life moments. It's small, it's square, it's gray and it's mine. What...Read complete review
This battery is amazing. It can turn my Panasonic video camera from an electronic paperweight into a machine capable of recording life moments. It's small, it's square, it's gray and it's mine. What an invention. They ought to make these for all those other owners of electronic items.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Identical to supplied battery
I bought this to add shooting time to my new Panasonic HC-X900M camcorder. I'm used to getting a tiny, short-life battery that is supplied with the camera, and having to always buy a long-life...Read complete review
I bought this to add shooting time to my new Panasonic HC-X900M camcorder. I'm used to getting a tiny, short-life battery that is supplied with the camera, and having to always buy a long-life battery or two that end up being the main power supplies (the "gimme" battery stays in the bag for emergencies). So, I automatically bought this one, thinking that it would be a long-life battery -- it was listed in B&H's accessories listing to go with my camcorder. It turns out that it's identical to the supplied battery...both are very tiny compared to what I'm used to (note: I'm a professional videographer, so I'm used to 5 lb. Anton Bauer batteries; I've just in the last few years gotten used to the 3 oz. Panasonic batteries, and now these uber tiny 0.3 oz. batteries are unbelievably small [second note: I'm making up the weights]). So far, it charges quickly and powers the camera as it should.
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Pros
- Fits
- Square
- Works
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Power
- Taking For A Walk
- Throwing
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
This battery is amazing. It can turn my Panasonic video camera from an electronic paperweight into a machine capable of recording life moments. It's small, it's square, it's gray and it's mine. What an invention. They ought to make these for all those other owners of electronic items.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Long Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
You will likely need a backup battery. I bought a generic (no longer offered but an alternative is). While it was rated at 1500 mAh (vs. this OEM's 1250), it lasts about half as long. So don't put total faith in these ratings.
I wised up and bought this OEM as a backup and know I can simply alternate between the one that came with the camera and this one. The only problem is what to do with the generic that sits in my bag as a reminder of a bad buying decision.
Sure, I would like this OEM to cost less, but what I got with the generic was half a battery at half the cost. No deal there.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Pearstone Compact Charger (generic is fine
Pros
- Fast Recharge
- Lightweight
- Long Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Birthdays
- Home Movies
- Weddings
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
I bought this as a spare. Long lasting battery.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
Just got back from a two week vacation with three of these to power my new HC-X900M. I got roughly 90 minutes off of each battery with fairly draining use - lots of panning, zooming and turning the camcorder off and on a lot. That seems reasonable for the size and weight of the battery.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Recharge
- Lightweight
- Tiny
Cons
- More Life Would Be Better
- Tiny
Best Uses
- Birthdays
- Home Movies
- Parties
- Weddings
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
I bought this to add shooting time to my new Panasonic HC-X900M camcorder. I'm used to getting a tiny, short-life battery that is supplied with the camera, and having to always buy a long-life battery or two that end up being the main power supplies (the "gimme" battery stays in the bag for emergencies). So, I automatically bought this one, thinking that it would be a long-life battery -- it was listed in B&H's accessories listing to go with my camcorder. It turns out that it's identical to the supplied battery...both are very tiny compared to what I'm used to (note: I'm a professional videographer, so I'm used to 5 lb. Anton Bauer batteries; I've just in the last few years gotten used to the 3 oz. Panasonic batteries, and now these uber tiny 0.3 oz. batteries are unbelievably small [second note: I'm making up the weights]). So far, it charges quickly and powers the camera as it should.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Short Life
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
I used this battery on my
HS900. not bad. I bouoght 2 of them.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Birthdays
- Home Movies
- Parties
- Professional
- Weddings
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
Works perfectly.
Pros
- Works as expected
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- everything
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
OEM so no problems.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to carry
- Lightweight
- Long Lasting
- Perfect fit
Cons
Best Uses
- Birthdays
- Field Video
- Home Movies
- Parties
- Professional
- Weddings
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
I bought several batteries VW-VBN260 (some cheap stores) for my PANASONIC HDC-HS700. But it lasts half of the time of this battery that I bought from B&H.
I bought so many things relate to my PANASONIC HDC-HS700 and CANON EOS 5D MARK II that I bought from B&H, and all of my orders delivered on time, brand new, and in excellent condition.
I absolutely recommend to buy from B&H as I did for so many things in many years
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
A must have the batteries that come with the camcorders have much tgoo short a battery life
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
Just like the original one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
The Panasonic makes good batteries for their products that hold charges very well. They charge fairly quickly (usually about 2 hours for me) and give close to the same run time.
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
Additional battery for Camcorder essential since relatively low usage time of original Battery.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
Maybe 2 hours is not enougth when your is out home
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
perfect for extra battery power to shoot important events.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Charges Quickly
- Easy To Install
- Good Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- Primary Battery
- Professional Cameras
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
i keep the extra battery charged and with me at all times. You never know what you might want to video, and how long you need the power. now my power is close to the storage i have.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Good Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- Primary Battery
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
This is a 1250ma OEM battery. Two of them cost less than one 2500ma battery. So, leave the VW-VBN260 on the shelf. The smaller VBN130 doesn't project out beyond the camera body, and it charges in half the time of the larger VBN260. It provides just under 2-hours of run time at the camera's AVCHD HD setting. Combine with Panasonic's 2-prong wall charger, ytou can charge one while using another.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Charges Quickly
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Back-Up
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
You just must have it as spare one because original battery has not enough capacity for longtime filming. It's better than 260 model because of the weight and recharge time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Recharge
Cons
Best Uses
- Birthdays
- Home Movies
- Parties
Comments about Panasonic VW-VBN130 Battery Pack:
Very good battery, keep charge for enough time
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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