IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery
The IDX NP-L7S is a 14.6 VDC/4.6 Ah NP-style Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion) battery. With convenient features, practical size, low cost and high-performance characteristics, the NP-L7S is designed to fit just about any application. The NP-L7S features a built-in LED for an instant visual display of battery power status.
- High-Grade Cells
- Unlike conventional cells that are damaged by fast charging, IDX individually selects and balances each cell for optimum life and performance.
- 14.6 Volts
- Professional camcorders operate on a 12-volt system. As per their design, a majority of camcorders will activate a low voltage warning or even cease to operate when they determine that the battery has fallen below 11-volts. Most equipment manufacturers suggest that a higher voltage battery should be used whenever possible.
- Cell Protection
- Your investment is protected externally by a tough ABS case and internally by a high temperature battery protection circuit (Auto Reset Temperature breaker type).
- Power Status Display
- The NP-L7S incorporates a three LED array, for quick and precise indication of the remaining battery capacity.
| Chemistry | Lithium-Ion |
| Output Voltage | 14.6V |
| Connection | NP-1 Type Battery |
| Capacity |
68Wh 4.6Ah |
| Weight | 1.01 lbs (0.46kg) |
| Dimensions | 7.28 x 2.83 x 0.98" (18.5 x 7.2 x 2.5 cm) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 17 reviews)
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Professional quality (7)
- Easy to use (6)
- Compact (4)
- Highly compatible (4)
- Improves performance (4)
Cons
- Pricey (4)
Best Uses
- Independent films (4)
- Weddings (4)
- Complex projects (3)
- Primary battery (3)
- Professional (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Business owner (4), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 17 customers
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Pros
- Charges Quickly
- Easy To Install
- Good Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Primary Battery
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
I use the Lithium battery to power my 443 mixer and up to 5 RF mikes. Its great because I no longer have to monitor individual battery levels.
Nothing is anything but great...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Multipurpose
- Reliable
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Multipurpose
- Primary Battery
- Professional Cameras
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
The NP-1 may seem like an old design, but its multiple uses keep our busy production department afloat. We use the IDX NP-1s to power our various cameras (Sony, Panasonic, RED), field monitors, HDMI converters, field mixers, and wireless video transmitters. This kind of versatility is invaluable to us. The IDX brand has proven reliable and have provided years of heavy use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Reliable
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Multipurpose
- Primary Battery
- Professional Cameras
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
The NP-1 design may seem old , but it's multiple uses keep our heavily used production equipment afloat. We use the IDX NP-1s to power various cameras (Sony, Panasonic, RED), field monitors, HDMI converters, field mixers & wireless transmitters. This kind of versatility in a battery is enormously valuable to us. IDX NP-1s give us years of use before they are pulled from our inventory.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
Great product to have,I use it to power my 4ch mixer,4 lectro 411A receivers plus a recorder and it last 3 to 4 days before recharging.
I am saving a lot on buying disposable batteries especially the 9v we all know how expensive they have become.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
It works well for what I need it for. It powers my mixer and two wireless all day. Its better than using 9 volts.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
I recorde one and half hours video but my baterry was still ok. Awsome!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Long life
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- Tv commercials
- Wedding videos
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
Just received this battery two weeks ago, so these comments are preliminary. This was purchased to replace some dying NP style Nickel Metal Hydride batteries that I have had since 2005. I am using this in my JVC GY-500U Pro Video Camera. Seems to have lots of reserve power. Starts out at 16 volts with a full charge.
Stays around 14 - 15 volts for a long time. The LED status indicator helps me know how much charge I have left as I load the battery.
Very pleased with this battery so far. Will probably purchase another one before the end of the year. Make sure that your IDX charger is compatible with Lithium Ion as not all models are.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
Great battery long life fast charge
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- ENG
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
The brand I trust the most.
Pros
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
this is identical to OEM and not a cheap off brand. Exactily what I want for a $25000 CAMERA!
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
I have been using these for about 5 years now.
One powers my HD monitor.
Two power the Varicam.
Two in an external holder power other stuff.
They are great, economical and the led's give you a quick indicator of power remaining.
I have 12 of these and they are my main battery squeeze.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Drops power drastically
Best Uses
- Field Productions
- Independent Films
- Steadicam rig
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
I bought 2 for my dual NP1 battery holder with Anton Bauer mount. I could get at least 3 hours continous use with dual batteries attached. When fully charged, it starts off with 16.4 volts but then turns off at around 11.5 volts. Overall, I am very much satisfied with the product and would buy 2 more for backup.
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
These batteries are terrific - I use them with my old betacam, monitors, lights, as well as the new Sony EX-3. An NP-1 box designed with a 4-pin XLR enables me to power just about everything! IDX supports their products.
Pros
- High Quality
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Best for efp aquisition
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
I use these batteries for everything from weddings to tv commercials. They outlast every other NP-1 battery I've tried. I only wish they would sustain their long range power characteristics longer than a few years, especially when replacement cost is nearly $200.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Long Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
- Weddings
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
I use this battery in my 6-year old JVC DV500 video camera to shoot weddings professionally. After going through many NiCad batteries over that time, the LI is the real deal. Where the NiCads had the usual problems with memory and shorter and shorter use times, all I need now are two LI's for the entire job (usually about 4-5 tapes/hours worth).
Problems: Yeah, they're expensive ($170 a pop). And you have to keep an eye on the output voltage (if your cam is capable) because when they run out, it is with very little notice. And the charge time is much longer than with the NiCads.
Finally, the instructions that came with the batteries tell you to leave them in a discharged state when you're finished with them. But the IDX web site says to charge them up after use. I have found that charging them back up before putting them away is the way to go. The first battery I got started keeping less and less of a charge leaving it discharged between jobs. A word to the wise...
Pros
- Fast Recharge
- Lightweight
- Long Lasting
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Professional
- Weddings
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
We own about 100 of these. We're so invested in the NP system: we have np adaptors for all of our cameras, we have innumerable chargers, w/m mounts that attach to the back of the np holders on the back of the camera. we're unable to change to another battery system. it would be too expensive. so we love these batteries. they power the cameras for a very long time. they're light and the charger is light.
- How long have you owned it:
- More than six months
Pros
- Long Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
- Weddings
Comments about IDX NP-L7S NP-Style Lithium-Ion Battery:
Good battery that gives you power for a long time. Like the power indicator to show how much charge is left. I had two for 6 years, one I managed to kill and the other is still going strong. Just need to make sure you don't store without a charge, they will lose some charge if they are not used for awhile.
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
- Similar:
- Had the older NP-L50S lasted 6 years pretty heavy use.
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