Sony NPFH70 H Series Actiforce Hybrid InfoLithium Battery for most Sony Camcorders

Does not fit Sony HDR-XR550V. Amazon show it to "buy together" with the Camcorder and a carrying bag. The bag fits, the battery does not. We're returning 2 extra batteries we bought with the XR550V and trying to find the right ones for that camcorder.

It is a must for any CamCoder user to have extra battery in spare.
When you are travelling and on the road and in family event, battery run down and you do not want to miss capturing rare historical momnets of your life. Then what you need?
Extra Long Life Battery and Hard drive for storage.
Sony Camcorder comes with Battery.
This battery has longer life in hours and easy to recharge before you go on trip or use it.
Cheaper to buy with Camcorder at Amazon !!!
AMAZON price is very attractive !!!

When I originally purchased my Sony Camcorder, the company that sold me `knock off batteries' apparently did not know that Sony had created built in technology to seek out inferior batteries. I found out too late. By the time I did the company was out of business. Long story short (especially with Sony) - play it safe with genuine Sony accessories for you critical Sony products. If you don't spend the extra now, you will later. Back to this battery...it was everything promised.

La batería es muy buena, su duración es muy satisfactoria y su tamaño y peso también. Es el complemento ideal para una cámara de video digital.

Good battery. I recommend it. It charges quickly and lasts 100-130 minutes, depending on how you use the camera. This is plenty long for my usage. I have never had to swap out to my secondary battery.

Sony NPFH70 H is not the biggest capacity battery (1800MA) for Sony camcorders, but it seems to me most convenient.
My Sony HDR -XR500 V is shiped with H60 battery which has 1000mA, while H100 has 3900mA. However H100 has much bigger phisical size and may be not very comfortable, if use viewfinder. H70 has enough power to let you record at least for 2 hours, or even more and it has almost same size, as H60.
I believe that the best combination is: two NPFH70 batteries (one-on the camera and second in the case, or NPFH70 + NPFH60).
It makes having H70 to be a MUST.Sony NPFH70 H Series Actiforce Hybrid InfoLithium Battery for most Sony Camcorders

i order it but never receive it and when i call they said its out of stock. never i will order from inspiretech again.Sony NPFH70 H Series Actiforce Hybrid InfoLithium Battery for most Sony Camcorders

Even after charging full, it shows only 136mins remaining. Whereas SONY claims it will give you upto 4.5hrs (270mins). I am going to return this product.

I'm so glad I bought this product. The battery life is amazing and I no longer had to worry or even keep track of how much battery I had left when filming videos. I didn't even find it bulky or even noticed it on my videocam. It lasted an entire day of filming a wedding ceremony and the reception and still had life left to continue another hour or two of filming. Amazing!!! Love it!!!

this battery really has a long life. Received it within 4 days good service and product.

I was a little shocked to find out that the battery has died after about 12 months of moderate use. I don't recall ever seeing this problem with lithium batteries for other devices, even other Sony products. It actually has started leaking, as there is a green crust around the contacts. I've never left the batteries charging for more than overnight.

The battery no longer charges. On the other hand, the stock FP60 that came with the camera is still working like a champ.

This battery worked great on our trip to Hawaii -- only had to recharge it once. And it was less than half the price I originally paid for it at Best Buy. Thanks!

This is really nice product which allows me to shoot non stop video for more than 3 hrs.

This battery is almost the same size as the original battery that came with my camcorder (NPFH40) but lasts almost twice as long. I love it because it lasts all day long and I can recharge at night while I sleep. I could not find a store that sold the original battery. I'm glad I bought this battery and the new battery charger that has no cord, the plug folds out of the back of the charger and it's ready to use, just plug it in. I sold the original battery and charger with cord wrapped around it on ebay and almost broke even. This new charger and battery is the only way to go. Now I have less clutter in my camcorder bag and enough room for my new flash unit too.

I purchased this item to use along with the standard NPFH50 battery that comes standard with the Sony DCR-SX41 Handycam. It charges very quickly and I never had to use the NPFH50 as the NPFH70 had a sufficient charge to last all day long. The shipment came when it said it would arrive, which was just in the nick of time....last minute purchase.

The Sony NPFH70 is a fun friend inDeed--small, light and able to power your Sony camcorder for almost 3-4 hours depending on how your Camcorder is set--High Def vs. Standard def. I purchased the battery along with the Sony BCTRP charger- it was cheaper to purchase both together instead of individually. You can also purchase the Sony NPFH100 whick will give you longer running time---but the battery will stick out of the housing and will add extra weight to the camcorder. With the battery that comes with the Sony Hanycam and this extra battery pac- the FH70, you should have enough battery power for over 5 hours of taping. Please remember to have all your batteries charged and ready for your taping day!
The battery is a fun friend that you will want to take with you everywhere!
Have a great day Mr. Smith! Rocketeer

great second battery for the price, much cheaper than the store also it gives me more battery life than the one included with the camera which only provides 30 mins of battery.

I use it for my Sony DCR-SR47. The lebal on the box was saying this battery stands 4.5 hour. In my Sony DCR-SR47, it actually stands 5 hours. I am pretty happy.

Finding this battery for a discontinued camcorder model was a cinch. The price was right, compared to what was sold on the sony website. The shipping charges for this product through Amazon sweetened the deal. Whenever you are searching for a particular battery, record the model number and try an find it in Amazon before ordering from anywhere else.

I've had the camera and battery for 5 months now and I am far from draining it. Having the battery "talk" back to the camera is worth the extra $$ versus others that are cheaper, but don't communicate its battery levels to the unit.

In general, this is a great product.

Nice battery almost the same size as the original battery, though, almost twice the capacity and time use. Very fast delivery and original product.

I ordered this product from via Amazon but through Cameta Camera for $39.99. Two days later Cameta Camera cancels the order for no reason. I look now and the price for the same battery is now $15+ higher. Amzan through its agent Cameta is not honoring the purchase.

While there are cheaper "after market" batteries you should remember the old saying "You get what you pay for" will best describe my position on this purchase. In the past I have wasted too many dollars on junk batteries to power my expensive camcorder. Sony...Great quality......Great battery.

Battery shows 240min life after a full charge, which was more than I was expecting. It is relatively light, and does not look much more bulky than the stock battery. Definitely a good buy.

I just got this battery today and I couldn't be happier. I received it barely six days after placing the order. I shall definitely buy again from this seller and would recommend him to a friend.

I recently bought the HDR-SR11 and bought this battery as a spare. The battery that comes with the camcorder is the FH-60, but that only lasts 95 minutes with LCD or 101 with viewfinder.

My FH-70 charged says 143 minutes with LCD or 151 with viewfinder. Of course there are in between moments were your camera is on but you are not recording so you will not get the full minutes worth of recording unless your recording is non-stop. which mine never is.

My only complaint is the high prices of these small batteries compared to say my cheaper car battery which is so much bigger. That is why I gave it a 4 instead of 5 rating. It should be cheaper or last way longer before charging.

Main reason that I like this battery is it gives me about 3- 3 1/2 hrs of recording time, which is usually more than enough for most recording situations.

I bought this as a backup battery for my Sony SR85 Digital Camcorder.
works great and lasts long. Charges quick and absolutely no problems till now.

after 3 months use, the battery quit working. I would not recommend it to anyone.

Just got back from a New Year's trip on the CA coast and I didn't need my stock battery, just used this one as it held up very well!

Works great. No complaints so far. Put this in my Sony DCR-SR65 and it displayed 245min remaining recording time on a full charge. That's on highest quality, which is great compared to the stock battery (approx. 95). Doesn't weigh too much and doesn't stick out nearly as much as the FH100. Props to the seller, Outlet, this is genuine Sony brand and received earlier than the estimate. Good buy.

I purchased this battery pack (3 actually) for my Sony HDR SR - 12 camcorder because I am going on a long trip and needed batteries with longer recording periods. A full charge of the battery lasts approximately 2.5 hours with the camcorder (HDR SR12) and charging time was ok. It did not charge as fast as I would personally like, but nevertheless from right out the package to the charger it took about 3 hours (I used the Sony BCTRP charger), which is impressively quick.

Smaller camcorders compatible with this type will definately have a longer life per charge.

If I received this product I'm sure I would give it a good review. But since I recived a generic version, and it was a brand I have never of. So DON'T EVER ORDER FROM E-Z BUY DIGITAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You will not receive what you order... They advertise the name brand and will send you something else... I wish I had this product.. I really needed it..

Purchased the battery from TechGlobal, monitored the arrival date on Amazon and waited 14days and had not shipped. Emailed seller twice with no response, and suddenly the battery showed up from a private residence in a small bubble envelope with no packaging, shipping invoice or guarantee. Contacted Amazon and was told to return the battery for refund at my expense to the seller. The battery looked like it had been used when it should have been new. Sony and Sony accessories are top quality products, but beware of some of sellers on Amazon.

So I get this battery new in the mail, and what is the first thing I do when I open the package? I dropped the thing (unintentional) on a cement floor, but it survived. It has the stamina to run with NightShot Plus all night, fill two 60 minute tapes and keep on going...

I bought it a month ago and I haven't ran out of battery ever since. It's bigger than the OEM battery but quite handly.

The battery came in the matter of no time. It lasts so much longer than the battery that came with the camcorder. Thanks

My feedback is more about the seller than about the product. Slow, slow, slow shipper!!! Normally, I have found that when you pay the regular price for shipping, the item arrives within 2-3 days. Not this time; 7+ days and still waiting (from Colorado to Albuquerque)! I'm not ready to only blame the USPS - the seller should know which shippers are historically prompt and which shippers are historically inept.

I have ordered a fair amount of stuff from Amazon over the past week, and have noticed some major changes in the MO of how Amazon seems to be treating customers, prompting me to do these reviews, the first I have ever done. At the time of doing these reviews, I haven't even received some these products, but I feel I must share my experience and opinions with other all of you who spend money with Amazon and make its executives very rich! Please check out some of my other reviews relating to Amazon changing the vendor, price and shipping rates on the same web page/product several times within a 24hrs period. What I now call Amazon roulette shopping.

This review is related to choosing I "FREE Super Saver Shipping". It seems to me that if one opts for "FREE Super Saver Shipping", Amazon will intentionally hold up some of your orders at their distribution warehouses. The evidence for this with this product is that at the time of writing this review, on the product page they make the following statement. "Want it delivered Monday, October 27? Order it in the next 39 hours and 9 minutes, and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout." I ordered this and other products 'Order Date: October 21, 2008' and my shipping date is given as "Shipping estimate: October 27, 2008". Amazon can get the product to me by October 27, if I pay so clearly these items are in stock NOW and ready to ship, yet I am having to wait until October 27, before Amazon will even start to ship my product. It seems obvious to me that this has nothing to do with shipping speed and all to do with Amazon holding up the processing on purchases that use "FREE Super Saver Shipping".

The reason seems equally as obvious, Amazon are trying to coerce it's customers into paying for shipping (which seems to have really increased these days) or to sign up for "Amazon Prime membership" and gouge customers annual membership fee of $79. With the other issues mentioned in my other reviews in Amazon service and sales ethics, it makes one wonder about doing business with such a company.

The Sony NPFH70 H Series Actiforce Hybrid InfoLithium Battery is a great addition to anyone who shoots a lot of video, and needs that extra power for the long haul. This is my second NPFH70 and I am very happy with this product. It provides at least 3 - 4 Hours of power for my SONY HDSR7 HD Camcorder, as I shoot a lot of sporting events in the Highest quality HD setting...

Long story short, I highly recommend this SONY battery.

I'm using this battery in my DCR-DVD108. If I do not use the 2.5 inch view finder I can get 6.5 hours out of this battery.

Great for long videos.
I would recommend this battery!

Purchased this battery as a back up for the Sony Camcorder supplied one.
The NPFH70H worked on my trip to Rome for nearly two days each use without
having to recharge. The Camcorder supplied battery worked about half a day each time. Highly recommend the NPFH70 H for its reliability and longevity.
It is almost a necessity if you plan to shoot for more than a few minutes a day.

i'm too exasperated to make this into a decent review. i have no clue why Sony feels the need to have proprietary issues over its downloading software. this makes this machine EXTREMELY frustrating for those that work on different computers or need to transfer video to other sources. i wish someone or SONY would just let me know, WHAT'S THE POINT? WHAT DO YOU GAIN? i feel like throwing this camcorder against the wall.

I'm giving it four starts because:
1. lasts longer than the supplied battery but disappointing since it's advertised to provide 6 hours of usage.
2. Doesn't stick out of my camcorder (HDR SR11)
Overall I'm pleased with my purchase but wished it could last longer.

I bought Sony camcorder HDR-CX7 that came with NPFH60. The battery only lasts 90min. That is too short for me to take a movie for my family. Therefore, I ordered NPFH70 from Amazon. I'm now satisfied with the shooting time from this battery that can last more than 2 hours.

This is an essential accessory for the camera. I don't have to worry anymore about the battery, it lasts about 3.5 hours and charges very quickly.

Money well spent !!!

I bought this battery for the DCRDVD610 camcorder and was much better than the one that with it. I went on a trip to London and was able to record videos using the LCD for a whole day without running out of battery.

This is one great battery. My wife and I recently went on a 9 day cruise and took this battery along to be used as my main battery for our camcorder while using my old battery as a backup. I never used my backup battery and I charged this battery only once throughout our whole trip! What a great buy. You can't go wrong with this one.

I recently bought the HDR-SR11 and was recommended to buy this battery. The battery that comes with the camcorder is the FH-60, but that only lasts 96 minutes if you use it for continuous recording, and while using the viewfinder and not the lcd screen. On average, the stock battery only lasts about 40 minutes.

The FH-70 lasts up to about 150 minutes. It doesn't stick out the back of the camcorder (at least for my SR11), looks exactly like the stock FH-60 battery. The FH-70 usually lasts a whole day for me, and I use it to record basketball games, swimming, skateboarding, and everything in between. With both the FH-70 and stock FH-60, they should be able to last for a whole day of recording.

Excellent battery. Exact match for manufacturer battery, but saves at least 25%. Info Lithium sends battery charging information to the camcorder, so you aren't surprised with a dead battery.
Charges quick with excellent battery life.
I would recommend this product

I haven't had the backup battery very long so I can't say how durable and lasting that it is. If you are wondering if it will work with your camcorder - it worked with my Sony DCR-DVD610 DVD Camcorder perfect.