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Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh)

    • Original: $79.95
    • Save: $7.99
  • Price: $71.96
  • B&H # PEVWVBG260
  • Mfr# VW-VBG260

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  • Replaces Panasonic VW-VBG260

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The Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack is a 2300mAh, 7.4V battery designed to replace the Panasonic VW-VBG260 battery. Small and lightweight, Lithium-Ion batteries can be charged or discharged at any time without developing memory effects.

Replacement for the Panasonic VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery
Does not suffer from the life-shortening plague of memory-effect
Chemistry Lithium-ion
Capacity 2300mAh
Output Voltage 7.4V
Dimensions Not specified by manufacturer
Weight Not specified by manufacturer

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PearstoneVW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh)
 
4.5

(based on 16 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (9)
  • Fast charge (6)
  • Long lasting (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Professional (8)
    • Birthdays (4)
    • Home movies (4)
    • Parties (4)
    • Weddings (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Tech savvy (5), Aspiring film maker (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (13)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    It works - as it should

    I shoot w/a Panasonic HMC150...production and news. This means I'm out for hours and need gear that does NOT fail...reliable with predictable parameters. So far (a month into use...Read complete review

    I shoot w/a Panasonic HMC150...production and news. This means I'm out for hours and need gear that does NOT fail...reliable with predictable parameters. So far (a month into use) these batteries have been worth the price. I seem to be getting about 70-90 minutes each, with camera on and off, with LCD open and closed plus some playback and importing into computer.

    I am predictable also - so batteries are put on charge as soon as I'm back home, then placed into the camera bag once charged.

    Two things I'd improve...a way to show which battery has been used already (I place a piece of tape on the fresh ones and peel it off once it goes into the camera) and a way to differentiate between batteries (as in #1, #2, #1). The latter I can solve with a white pen easily.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Lasts about an hour.

    Lightweight, small. Good if you're using a steadicam Merlin because the battery doesn't add much to the weight of the camera.

    Lightweight, small. Good if you're using a steadicam Merlin because the battery doesn't add much to the weight of the camera.

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    5.0

    Good battery when in a pinch

    By londwar

    from Gastonia, NC

    About Me Aspiring Film Maker

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Fast Recharge
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

        When you need a battery with a few hours of power, this is your best bet. I have a Panasonic HMC 150 and this is a nice back-up battery. Worth the $$.

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        5.0

        Long lasting

        By Prosumer

        from Philadelphia, PA

        About Me Aspiring Film Maker, Tech Savvy

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Lightweight
        • Long Lasting

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Birthdays
          • Home Movies
          • Parties
          • Professional
          • Weddings

          Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

          I used this battery in a Panasonic camcorder (AG-HMC40) and for its small size, it packs a punch. One charge lasted for my whole afternoon shoot. The camera has space for a much bigger battery and I was annoyed that I couldn't find one, but it turned out the Pearstone was plenty. I would suggest having two batteries if you're shooting for any significant amount of time, but one will suffice if you just want to shoot your kid's birthday party.

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          4.0

          Not a real bargain

          By Big Sid Catlett

          from New York, New York

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                The Panasonic OEM batteries I use for my HD video camcorder are costly: approximately $100 plus tax for a battery that goes for 3 hours and 5 minutes, more or less. The pleasant salesman sold me the equivalent Pearstone battery -- [$] -- and he said it was going to last as long. It doesn't: fully charged, it's good for 2 hours and 48 minutes. I saved twenty percent but I also lost some percent of time, and now I have two batteries to carry around that are slightly less efficient. It might not matter to the average person, but when you're traveling, weight matters, and having to change batteries more frequently when I am shooting twelve hours of music at a jazz party is more inconvenient. "You get what you pay for" seems true here.

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                4.0

                Excellent price for back-up battery

                By photodad2011

                from Detroit, Michigan

                About Me Parent

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Highly Compatible

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • HD Shooting
                  • Shooting Indoors
                  • Shooting Outdoors

                  Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                  I've found that you can never be without enough power when taping. The worst thing that can happen is to run out of power in the middle of taping something. This battery had an excellent price, and was compatible with the battery that came with my camera.

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                  5.0

                  This Battery lasts and lasts!!

                  By Supporting our Troops Bob

                  from Colorado Springs, CO

                  About Me Aspiring Film Maker, Talk Show Host for troops

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Highly Compatible
                  • Lightweight
                  • Produces High Quality Film

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Documentaries
                    • HD Shooting
                    • Shooting Outdoors
                    • Travel

                    Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                    These batteries are used with our Panasonic Video Camera for filming with our troops in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan.

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                    5.0

                    Just Fine

                    By HogBlast! Productions

                    from Arlington, VA

                    About Me Videographer Editor

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • HD Shooting

                      Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                      Works just fine so far for less price than the Panasonic.

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                      • No

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                      4.0

                      It works - as it should

                      By Cyndy

                      from California

                      About Me Film Professional

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Lightweight
                      • Long Lasting

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Professional

                        Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                        I shoot w/a Panasonic HMC150...production and news. This means I'm out for hours and need gear that does NOT fail...reliable with predictable parameters. So far (a month into use) these batteries have been worth the price. I seem to be getting about 70-90 minutes each, with camera on and off, with LCD open and closed plus some playback and importing into computer.

                        I am predictable also - so batteries are put on charge as soon as I'm back home, then placed into the camera bag once charged.

                        Two things I'd improve...a way to show which battery has been used already (I place a piece of tape on the fresh ones and peel it off once it goes into the camera) and a way to differentiate between batteries (as in #1, #2, #1). The latter I can solve with a white pen easily.

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                        • No

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                        5.0

                        So far, so good

                        By Oberon

                        from detroit

                        About Me Tech Savvy

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Fast Recharge

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Home Movies
                          • Professional

                          Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                          We'll see how long it lasts now

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                          • No

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                          5.0

                          Great line of batteries, well thought

                          By JP

                          from Montreal, Canada

                          About Me Tech Savvy

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Fast Recharge
                          • Lightweight
                          • Long Lasting

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Birthdays
                            • Home Movies
                            • Parties
                            • Professional
                            • Weddings

                            Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                            Knowing how to best care for your rechargeable batteries, you want to get the ones that last just long enough. And this line of batteries are offered in several capacities, so chose well or buy different ones and bring the apropriate one for the right situation.

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                            4.0

                            Solid, reliable, with stamina

                            By Wilkey

                            from Falls Church, VA

                            About Me Tech Savvy

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Lightweight
                            • Long Lasting

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Birthdays
                              • Parties
                              • Professional

                              Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                              Adds significantly to the stock battery's capacity and allows me to record well over two hours. Good price, decent construction. Pretty much all there is to say about a good aftermarket hi-cap battery.

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                              5.0

                              I would buy this product again and again

                              By Pedro DF

                              from BR São Paulo

                              About Me Aspiring Film Maker

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Fast Recharge

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Professional
                                • Weddings

                                Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                                He attended with camera eficiecia

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • Yes

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                                4.0

                                Just what I expected

                                By bpcmd

                                from Philadelphia

                                About Me Tech Savvy

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Long Lasting

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                    Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                                    Works fine. It is roughly twice the size of the standard battery suppled with my Pana HDC-TM700 so it does stick out more. It might be bothersome if you have small hands as it can potentially interfere with your thumb to operate the camera, but it's not much of an issue with me. It can be recharged in the supplied battery charger.

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                                    4.0

                                    Good, as it should be

                                    By Ed Canto

                                    from Chatham, NJ

                                    About Me Film Professional

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Fast Recharge
                                    • Lightweight

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Professional

                                      Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                                      This is my 2nd battery from the set of my AG HMC150. It runs for about 100 minutes if you use the LCD, which, for me, is enough once I have another battery. Some people might think it could last longer, as other models do, but I'm happy. If you have the HMC150, you need 2 batteries, so this one is not only recommended, but also required!
                                      It recharges relatively quick.

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                                      5.0

                                      saved me in disney world

                                      By SHLASH

                                      from BETHESDA,MD

                                      About Me Parent

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Fast Recharge
                                      • Lightweight
                                      • Long Lasting

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Birthdays
                                        • Home Movies
                                        • Parties
                                        • Professional
                                        • Weddings

                                        Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                                        Hi first of all i just bought a camcorder HDC-HS700
                                        and my plan was to take the kids for 4 day holiday in disney world .So i think to buy support battery so i check online and i found the VW-VBG260 LITHIUM is good choose .Then i tried it was working for 4 hours Continuous .

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                                        5.0

                                        Good Back-up battery

                                        By ALH

                                        from Sugar Land

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                                        Battery seems to last longer than the original battery on the Panasonic HMC-150 camcorder.

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                                        3.0

                                        Lasts about an hour.

                                        By jd

                                        from nyc

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Comments about Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh):

                                        Lightweight, small. Good if you're using a steadicam Merlin because the battery doesn't add much to the weight of the camera.

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                                        Pearstone VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh)
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