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Re: NP-Type batteries V Sony L-mount batteries

Subject: Re: NP-Type batteries V Sony L-mount batteries
From: "John Lundsten" lundsten_john
Date: Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:49 pm ((PDT))
wtefftus wrote
"However, I couldn't find any substantial advantage relative to NP-
type battery power vs. the L and M type batteries. In fact, the
largest L and M-type batteries seem to have a higher MAh rating than
the highest lithium chemistry NP-type"

But it's the W/hr rating that is of interest, the 12v NP type therefor has=

1& 2/3rd's more watts for a given mAh rating.

As Martyn needs 14 L type or equivalent for his trip, I can well understand=

his apprehension of having them confiscated.

So some Ni-Mh NP batteies would seem a good idea. They will weigh a bit ove=
r
Message: 1.
Subject: 5 times what Li-Ion L types would however.
John L

--- In  Martyn Stewart <>
wrote:
>
> I'm looking for information on NP-type batteries. Who in the filed
> uses these? Is there an advantage using these batteries as apposed
to
> the sony L or M mount that are used in the Sound devices
recorders?
> (longer life)?
> Sound devices sells the XL-NPH adaptor for NP-type batteries, in
your
> opinion would you carry a bunch of Sony L-mount batteries of a
bunch
> of NP-type batteries?
>
> http://www.sounddevices.com/products/xlnphmaster.htm
>
>
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