Panasonic Original VW-VBG130 Lithium Battery for HDC-HS700, TM700, HS300, TM300, HS250, SD20, HS20, HDC-SDT750 Camcorders

This battery is basically the exact battery. Nothing sexy, just a nice second battery for the camcorder. I was somewhat concerned because my specific model wasn't listed in the general description (HDC-SD5), but the battery numbers were exactly the same. The other concern I had is that the model number in the item description has a "-K" and my battery didn't. If you have an SD5, don't worry as long as your battery is a VBG130, you're good. I get the same amount of recording time (~100 minutes) as the original battery gets.More than 2 years later, this battery STILL gives me 90 - 100 minutes of recording time. I wish I could give it 7 stars. Best deal for a battery I've ever had.The OEM battery gives me around 80-90 minutes, so they hold up pretty well.I still use this recorder a couple of times a week, so it gets a lot of use and almost always for the full battery life (soccer games and church).

This is a 1250mAh capacity battery - the battery that came with my camcorder is a 1320mAh and lasts longer. The 1320Mah batteries cost twice as much though so it's still a great deal. Don't buy knockoff batteries in this size - if it's not labeled Panasonic it'll likely run your camera for less than 15 minutes. This one is a genuine Panasonic battery.

Amazingly overpriced for a battery that basically runs my HDC-HC1 for a little over an hour.Can you say "stick 'em up"???_____________________2-6-09Follow up: This battery's price has finally fallen by about 50 percent to it's current $55 +/- price now listed here. When my original review was written the going rate was around $120 IF you could find them.BEWARE of Panasonic. *Research well* before you buy. While their prosumer line is excellent, they have no qualms whatsoever about high prices and short supplies on basic accessories for units like these.

This is just a standard battery for certain models as listed. If you're looking for a battery, may I direct your attention to wasabi (the company not the japanese horseradish) battery. Look up your model as this is overpriced. I bought wasabi battery and gave me 2 hrs and 15 mins of recording. Although that battery was bigger and a little heavy, it shouldn't be a problem. Not to mention that its way cheaper than this.I'll leave it up to you.

I thought since the part number (VW-VBN130) is the same as the battery for my Panasonic HS900, that this battery should work for it too. I guess not. The battery used in the HS900 has three notches per side that slide into the camera, this one only has two. So it's impossible to slide it into the camera even though both batteries are the same exact size, dimensions and connection. Panasonic was one of my favorite companies, but with these extremely high price on batteries, with one type for each camera model and the new ID technology (so if you buy a generic battery that's not made by Panasonic, the camera will refuse to work), I'm beginning to change my mind about Panasonic.

I was looking for two spare battery packs at a good deal price for my new Panasonic mini DVD camcorder model VDR-D50P. I have used after market products before with excellent results. I chose this battery and ordered two of them. They were listed as repalcements for my model.Panasonic CGR-DU06A/1B Rechargable Battery for most Panasonic Camcorders THEY DO NOT FIT. Panasonic has changed ever so slightly the size of the bracket the batttery mounts into on the cam and the charger. I was able to return the batteries to the company for a refund. After futher research on the Panasonic battery I needed, I returned to Amazon with a Panasonic part number (VW-VBG130). I did a search and it came back with more of the same thing I had bought before that did not fit. However, in the mix were several companies that listed the battery as this part number and as being an ORIGINAL, Panasonic part. This battery sells locally for AROUND $125.00 but I found it on Amazon for $55.00 plus shipping but NO TAX. I ordered two of them and they indeed are Panasonic batteries with the correct part number and they fit my camcorder. Here's the AMAZON.COM link to the CORRECT battery For the Panasonic VDR-D50P camcorder; http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000SCUWOY/ref=dp_olp_2BY THE WAY, the link shown at the right of this review is the link to the correct battery for the VDR-D50P Panasonic. To get to the $55.00 price look down a little and to the right of the ZOOM option for the photo of the battery. you will see the link to the dealers selling them for $55.00 or so. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you contact the company before buying to get a gut feeling for the company and their attitude before you order, there are usually several optional companies selling the item if you don't get that desired "fuzzy" feeling at first.Apparently the so called "after market" has not caught up with the fact that Panasonic has changed the mounting bracket size sligtly for the newer size batteries. This was indicated by the dealer when I returned my original purchase. I'm sure in time they will discover this change and produce the correct battery. For now, 9-30-08, apparently we have to use the ORIGINAL.NOTE: The battery, VW-VBG130, also fits the New Panasonic SD memory card type camcorders also. I did some research on this. With the new SD card camcorders this battery will run the cam for about 60 to 70 minutes. On the mini DVD recorders like mine you will get about 50 minutes because the battery is having to move the laser head and mechanism as well as the motor that spins the DVD itself.By the way, at this writing, 9-30-2008, there are some good deals to be had on the nice Panasonic SD card camcorders from last years models which are wonderful units and got very high user ratings. The newer units this year have no appreciable improvements over last year's model. Try looking at circuitcity.com in the "OUTLET" section. If you do not see the "OUTLET" link on the main page, simply type OUTLET in the search bar and click GO and presto you will be there and you can do a search for Panasonic Camcorders. The nice THREE CHIP model HDC-HD5 is below $500.00 at this time (9-30-2008) when you put it in your shopping cart. Wish I had one :-)

I purchased this as a back-up battery for my panasonic DVD camcorder. I have had no problems with it and has come in handy a couple of times while on vacation - hate missing a shot.

I love this battery, which I ordered for my TM700, Works just like the original battery. Happy that I bought it as TM700 drains quckly. The back up is a good investment I made.