The S-8823 7.2V, 18Wh Battery with DC Output from SWIT is a JVC BN-VF823-type battery compatible with JVC GY-HM100/101 series camcorders. This compact battery incorporates a 7.2V 2.1mm barrel DC output to power an accessory simultaneously with your camera. A four-level LED indicator gives you a quick view of the remaining power before using the battery.
This battery can be charged using the SWIT AA-S3602V Dual Channel Charger or via the barrel port using the SWIT S-3010D Portable Pole-Tap Charger.
- 7.2V Output, 2.5Ah Capacity
- Supports up to 2.5A Draw
- For JVC GY-HM100/101 Series Camcorders
- 2.1mm Barrel Input/Output Port
SWIT S-8823 Overview
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SWIT S-8823 Reviews
Solid Batteries...
We have purchased SWIT batteries over the years for our JVC cameras and have been happy with them. The indicators on the back have been a reliable way to quickly see the charge level without having to plug it into a camera or charger and we have always appreciated that feature.
Drains alarmingly fast
This battery is very bad. I have been giving it bench tests with my JVC GY-HM170U. Even if I simply have the camera turned on, but not recording, not doing any zooms or anything, it drains at about twice the rate it's supposed to. In other words, when I put it on it reads 360 minutes. When I check it 40 minutes later, instead of reading 320 minutes left, it reads 280, as if 80 minutes have gone by. If I turn the camera off, take the battery off, and put it right back on, even if it was supposed to have 150 minutes left it drops down to 13-18 minutes left when I put it back on the camera. If I zoom, it drains the battery at MORE than 200% of the indicated rate. MAYBE, if you're shooting 2 hours solid it will work, but I wouldn't count on it. I will be returning this battery.
Works fine with JVC GY-HM170U
I read the negative reviews on the JVC BN-S8823 and was concerned about it not holding the charge it displays on the camera. So, I decided to buy this battery and I can confirm through bench testing that it doesn't have the same problems of running for about 15 minutes and then draining completely. It works like a champ and is a great alternative, now if only B&H will start listing this one with the HM170 instead of the JVC BN-S8823 that's caused so much disappointment.
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