Battery for FX2/FX7 from EastGear?

theITguy · 15th January 2005

I wonder how does it fare compared to the original one. I called up EastGear and they mentioned that it is either the Original Panasonic battery (sold as 3rd party) or another company made one. Sounds good but say already like no say

If it is bad like those from AP/SB then I rather get the original ones.

Please Advice

theITguy · 16th January 2005

No one?

chenwei · 17th January 2005

well i didn't get the 3rd party one, since original cost $50, not like those near $100 battery, why not just get a original one?

theITguy · 17th January 2005

I am thinking if the 3rd party last longer. If it is why not just get it instead.

chenwei · 17th January 2005

dunno abt that for fx2/fx7, from wat i heard in other country forum original last much better.

nova_nebula · 17th January 2005

I would try NOT to get 3rd party batteries. Usually its hit or missed. If it works and last long good. If it falls short you'll end up getting another. That adds up the cost. So a good bargain at the end doesn't seem so good if factor in other cost like time, effort & transport to get another battery. Original batteries almost always works as intended. That saves you the hassle. Then again these, some may want to gamble on it ....

theITguy · 18th January 2005

I know of the pros and cons of using 3rd party batteries. I have used EastGear's compatible battery for G5 (same used for 10D, 300D, 20D etc etc) and it worked great and longer than the original. Now I just need someone who actually bought the 3rd party battery and give a feedback. Those who used the 3rd party batteries for FZ20 is also welcome to comment

rhair78 · 18th January 2005

Originally Posted by theITguy

I know of the pros and cons of using 3rd party batteries. I have used EastGear's compatible battery for G5 (same used for 10D, 300D, 20D etc etc) and it worked great and longer than the original. Now I just need someone who actually bought the 3rd party battery and give a feedback. Those who used the 3rd party batteries for FZ20 is also welcome to comment

Yep, I used the Eastgear replacement for FZ20. Works superb!
Last for as long if not longer than original batt. The other ones I got from AP at Funan, the brand is "Digital". That one really cannot make it. Shoot a while, start to go flat, dissappointing.

theITguy · 18th January 2005

OK, thanks for the reply all. I think I go down to EastGear later in the afternoon to get the battery. Economy is not good so give a shot. Anyway got 1 year warranty and FX2 is a fun camera, not a die die must stay with me in case (touch wood) it went crazy with the battery

qinzheng80 · 18th January 2005

so hows the battery i am still sourcing which OEM battery to buy for my fx2

theITguy · 18th January 2005

Sorry, I forgotten to buy today

Having problems with my computer router until I shoot mainly with my SLR, forgot about my FX2

mfreez · 23rd January 2005

so which OEM battery do you think is the best for FX2/7 camera?
One of the sales rep in Peninsula tried to psycho me to buy a 'Digital' brand OEM made in Japan 1100mAh for $49 which i read somewhere is a lousy battery brand.

rhair78 · 23rd January 2005

Originally Posted by mfreez

so which OEM battery do you think is the best for FX2/7 camera?
One of the sales rep in Peninsula tried to psycho me to buy a 'Digital' brand OEM made in Japan 1100mAh for $49 which i read somewhere is a lousy battery brand.

Well, good thing you have not bought yet.
The batt span is shorter than the original or Eastgear I have, and I got my "Digital" battery from AP Funan at $25/-.

Guess the guy at Peninsula was out to

mfreez · 23rd January 2005

Hows the battery span of the eastgear battery compared to the original?
Is it almost as lasting compared to the original after say, a couple of months?

mfreez · 23rd January 2005

How much the eastgear battery selling for?

15th January 2005	#1
theITguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In this small world Posts: 2,042	Battery for FX2/FX7 from EastGear? I wonder how does it fare compared to the original one. I called up EastGear and they mentioned that it is either the Original Panasonic battery (sold as 3rd party) or another company made one. Sounds good but say already like no say If it is bad like those from AP/SB then I rather get the original ones. Please Advice

16th January 2005	#2
theITguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In this small world Posts: 2,042	No one?

17th January 2005	#3
chenwei Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,290	well i didn't get the 3rd party one, since original cost $50, not like those near $100 battery, why not just get a original one?

17th January 2005	#6
nova_nebula Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 263	I would try NOT to get 3rd party batteries. Usually its hit or missed. If it works and last long good. If it falls short you'll end up getting another. That adds up the cost. So a good bargain at the end doesn't seem so good if factor in other cost like time, effort & transport to get another battery. Original batteries almost always works as intended. That saves you the hassle. Then again these, some may want to gamble on it ....

18th January 2005	#7
theITguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In this small world Posts: 2,042	I know of the pros and cons of using 3rd party batteries. I have used EastGear's compatible battery for G5 (same used for 10D, 300D, 20D etc etc) and it worked great and longer than the original. Now I just need someone who actually bought the 3rd party battery and give a feedback. Those who used the 3rd party batteries for FZ20 is also welcome to comment

18th January 2005	#10
qinzheng80 New Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8	so hows the battery i am still sourcing which OEM battery to buy for my fx2

18th January 2005	#11
theITguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In this small world Posts: 2,042	Sorry, I forgotten to buy today Having problems with my computer router until I shoot mainly with my SLR, forgot about my FX2

23rd January 2005	#12
mfreez New Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 29	so which OEM battery do you think is the best for FX2/7 camera? One of the sales rep in Peninsula tried to psycho me to buy a 'Digital' brand OEM made in Japan 1100mAh for $49 which i read somewhere is a lousy battery brand.