| | |  | Batteries | Home » » » Sony NP-FP90 P Series Camcorder Battery for Sony Camcorders | | | | | | | Description: | | Sony NP-FP90 InfoLithium(R) P Series Rechargeable Battery Pack - Our ultra-high capacity NP-FP90 InfoLithium(R) rechargeable battery pack was designed for our most demanding users. While designed for our smallest camcorders, it still provides maximum battery life and unbeatable reliability. | | | Features: | |
• Compact and lightweight InfoLithium P series battery
• Ultra-high storage capacity
• Perfect for smaller camcorders
• Fast recharge rate
• Compatible with DCR-HC20, DCR-HC30, DCR-HC40, DCR-HC65, and DCR-HC85
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 8.8 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.7 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.3 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.22 pounds | | Package Length:
| 3.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 14 reviews |
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66 of 66 found the following review helpful:
trade offsFeb 21, 2006
By dr_gumby
Just so potential buyers are aware, the battery itself is pretty big (the dimensions currently listed by Amazon includes the packaging). For comparison, the FP50 battery that came with my HC42 camcorder is about 1/3 the thickness. I realize the larger battery size is the tradeoff for having a significantly longer run time before recharging (I'd guesstimate almost 4 times as long).
The size doesn't bother me since I use the camcorder mounted solidly into place, and long battery life is my primary requirement.
But if I were primarily handholding while recording, I'd consider getting two FP50's (instead of one FP90) because of its compact size. The FP90 is heavier, and as it sticks outward pretty far the camcorder is less balanced; both conspire to make the camcorder more difficult to hold steady.
18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 The Genuine Article, Thick As A BrickAug 12, 2006
By William H III
A word of warning:
** You must use a genuine Sony brand InfoLithium battery with any Sony camcorder **
If you've shopped around, you may have run across some off-brand FP-90's that are a fraction of the price of the Sony brand - that's because they're Chinese-made knock-offs that are kind-of sort-of InfoLithium compatible, and they only work as they should perhaps 50% of the time. Reviews of these batteries report them working fine one minute and not at all the next, sometimes working fine for days and then stopping, sometimes requiring the camera being turned on and off several times, etc. Skip the hassle and buy this actual Sony product, I paid only $72 from an Amazon Marketplace Seller.
The FP90 is certainly large on a modern camcorder battery scale, though 1 3/4" deep doesn't sound like much, it does make my DCR-HC36 resemble a sub-compact car hauling a couch. No one will mistake this for being a slight battery. I personally find the extra mass helps balance and steady the camcorder.
Manufacturer claims of battery life are usually overblown, but I'm still pleasantly surprised at the 4+ hours I can get from this battery. This is hours longer than any stock/included battery, and more than adequate for recording an entire one-hour MiniDV tape. High-capacity batteries are best charged overnight, so I'm not sure what the charge time is, only that it's ready to go in the morning.
Overall, the FP90 is big in every way, and worth the price of admission. Five stars for Sony's marathon battery.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Battery LifeNov 09, 2006
By R. Lockwood
"Sci-Fi Guy"
I bought the Sony NP-FP90 to go the Sony DCR-SR80 (an excellent camcorder). I took it on vacation and was extremely satisfied with its performance. Not once did it die or come close to losing power. The real test is going to be the upcoming holiday season when I take hours of footage. I also plan to take some footage of my band Threshold, so I'll let you know how it performs, I don't anticipate any problems. If you have the need for long periods when you will be away for an AC outlet, get one of these for your camcorder, you will not be dissapointed.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
As good as I expectApr 10, 2007
By C. Chen
I have two of NP-FP90 since Sep. 2006 for our trip to Grand Teton & Yellowstone NP.
While receiving them, I charged and discharged them completely for three times and they had pretty stable performance. It still have over 95% of capacity if I just left it along for three months and then still played as very beginning.
I give it five stars after owning them for more than six months. Considering of getting the third one so that they will cover more the recording time on my DCR-SR100 with SQ.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
great batteryMar 29, 2010
By video teacher
"Janet S."
Great battery! Important to have a brand name. This was a replacement for a NON brand name battery that a big box sold me. The camera rejected the off brand battery. Note to others, with Sony mini DV cams you have to use brand name batteries.
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