LX5 - Extra Battery

snapshot09 · Oct 8, 2010

Good point, but you would have thought they had learned all of this the first go around with the LX3.

DezM said:
snapshot09 said:

I don't understand that either; it is as if they didn't expect anyone would want to purchase a 2nd battery or something?

jhersco said:

The price at the Panasonic National Parts Center (800-833-9626) is $49.95, plus shipping ($8.95 and up) and tax. Unfortunately, they don't expect to have any in stock until Nov. 20. Ridiculous!

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They didn't expect to sell alot of LX3 cameras in early 2009 and you couldn't buy any for awhile. High demand, low-to-no stock.

Again, Panasonic is underestimating the market.
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nikondex · Oct 10, 2010

Now in stock at BHPhoto

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/734073-REG/Panasonic_DMW_BCJ13_DMW_BCJ13_BATTERY_f_LUMIX_DMC_LX5.html

nikondex said:
Samys

http://www.samys.com/index/page/product/product_id/37539/product_name/DMW-BCJ13+Rechargeable+Lithium-Ion+Battery+for+the+Panasonic+DMC-LX5+Camera

Panasonic - call - Toll Free: 800-405-0652

eBay - search for dmw-bcj13

Sig Electronics Canada

http://www.sigelectronics.com/Electronics/Panasonic_3/Panasonic-Lithium-Ion-Battery-for-DMC-LX5-camera-DMW-BCJ13

Glen Sansoucie · Oct 10, 2010

Anyone try the Energizer battery?

http://www.brandnamebatteries.com/usa/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=686

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snapshot09 · Oct 10, 2010

But at $ 49.95?????

nikondex said:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/734073-REG/Panasonic_DMW_BCJ13_DMW_BCJ13_BATTERY_f_LUMIX_DMC_LX5.html

nikondex said:

Samys

http://www.samys.com/index/page/product/product_id/37539/product_name/DMW-BCJ13+Rechargeable+Lithium-Ion+Battery+for+the+Panasonic+DMC-LX5+Camera

Panasonic - call - Toll Free: 800-405-0652

eBay - search for dmw-bcj13

Sig Electronics Canada

http://www.sigelectronics.com/Electronics/Panasonic_3/Panasonic-Lithium-Ion-Battery-for-DMC-LX5-camera-DMW-BCJ13

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jhersco · Oct 10, 2010

Actually, B&H is out of stock.

nikondex · Oct 10, 2010

it was in stock earlier when i posted it....

morepix · Oct 10, 2010

I must confess, I sometimes/often wonder why we do any business with a company that offers such sh* ty service as Panasonic. All my three cameras are Panasonic. How could I be so #$ @! stupid?!
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Detail Man · Oct 10, 2010

Glen Sansoucie said:
Glen Sansoucie wrote:
Anyone try the Energizer battery?

http://www.brandnamebatteries.com/usa/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=686

Re: For DMC-LX5 application:

Having four (instead of three) electrical terminals on the battery (not to mention an integrated-circuit "chip" inside the battery) would certainly help! ...

On the other hand, if you were interested in this battery for use in a DMC-LX3 (or one of the many other cameras that use it), BlueNook.com manufactures and sells an equivalent battery (that uses a Japanese manufactured battery cell) for a mere $9.99 USD guaranteed for a full 5 years time after purchase ...

DezM · Oct 11, 2010

nikondex said:
it was in stock earlier when i posted it....

Thank you for the post. I was one of the lucky few to order one

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jhersco · Oct 11, 2010

Does anyone know the difference between model BCJ13E and model BCJ13PP battery that came with the camera? Are they interchangeable?

jmlizarraga · Oct 11, 2010

Here we go, some ebay clones on evilbay. Hope someone can test them before getting one

http://cgi.ebay.es/DMW-BCJ13-battery-pack-for-panasonic-BCJ13-DMC-LX5-/160492120145?pt=Batteries_Chargers&hash=item255e136851

DezM · Oct 11, 2010

jhersco said:
Does anyone know the difference between model BCJ13E and model BCJ13PP battery that came with the camera? Are they interchangeable?

I asked once be fire and was told one is for Europe, the other for USA/Canada.

Not sure if interchangeable but others have bought direct from Japan and they worked on LX5 USA models
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tyampel · Oct 11, 2010

jmlizarraga said:
Here we go, some ebay clones on evilbay. Hope someone can test them before getting one

http://cgi.ebay.es/DMW-BCJ13-battery-pack-for-panasonic-BCJ13-DMC-LX5-/160492120145?pt=Batteries_Chargers&hash=item255e136851

Just ordered one. Will report after testing it.

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Gary R. · Oct 11, 2010

I don't think this could work for the LX5, since it also lists the LX3's battery. There was a misconception that they would use the same battery, but they don't, and aren't interchangeable.
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Gary R. · Oct 11, 2010

Great, thanks for posting this! I figured there would be reasonably-priced clones available, but the long wait had me wondering. Just couldn't bring myself to pay the ebay seller buyfromjapan their hefty price of well over $70 (with shipping) since there was no emergency. I would imagine their business for these batteries is about to take a nosedive...8^).

I ordered two...figuring I'd want two anyway, and there's a price break, if they don't work it's as easy to get a refund for two as one. I really doubt there will be any problems with them working.

While they won't be here for my Yosemite fall visit, thanks to Trevmar's post
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1033&message=36521515

I now have a spare charger that will work from the car 12v outlet (it does fit perfectly both the LX5 and ZS3 batteries).
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jhersco · Oct 11, 2010

DezM said:
jhersco said:

Does anyone know the difference between model BCJ13E and model BCJ13PP battery that came with the camera? Are they interchangeable?

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I asked once be fire and was told one is for Europe, the other for USA/Canada.

That is interesting.The camera I bought from Amazon.com has model BCJ13PP included. The B&H and Samy's websites show model BCJ13E. Perhaps it doesn't matter, but I was just curious.

DezM said:
Not sure if interchangeable but others have bought direct from Japan and they worked on LX5 USA models
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nikondex · Oct 11, 2010

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-DMW-BCJ13-battery-panasonic-DMW-BCJ13-DMC-LX5-/160492119530?pt=Batteries_Chargers&hash=item255e1365ea

US ebay ad is up.... I will order one... let you all know how it goes....

snapshot09 · Oct 11, 2010

Will be curious to hear; I often don't trust the clones on eBay.

tyampel said:
jmlizarraga said:

Here we go, some ebay clones on evilbay. Hope someone can test them before getting one

http://cgi.ebay.es/DMW-BCJ13-battery-pack-for-panasonic-BCJ13-DMC-LX5-/160492120145?pt=Batteries_Chargers&hash=item255e136851

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Just ordered one. Will report after testing it.

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Porkchop · Oct 11, 2010

Years back I bought a battery on ebay from China for my G6. It was better then the org.

alroot · Oct 13, 2010

I have ordered one too

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