Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for Panasonic VW-VBK360 and Panasonic HC-V10, HC-V100, HC-V100M, HC-V500, HC-V500M, HC-V700, HC-V700M, HDC-HS60, HDC-HS80, HDC-SD40, HDC-SD60, HDC-SD80, HDC-SD90, HDC-SDX1H, HDC-TM40, HDC-TM41, HDC-TM55, HDC-TM80, HDC-TM90, SDR-H100, SDR-H101, SDR-H85, SDR-S50, SDR-S70, SDR-S71, SDR-T50, SDR-T70, SDR-T71, SDR-T76

After recently purchasing a Panasonic HC-V160 (camcorder) i decide that the 40 minutes recording time provided by the included VW-VBY100 was not enough. The other two higher capacity batteries available for the HC-V160 are the VW-VBT190; 1940 mAh and the VW-VBT380; 3880 mAh, this last battery providing a recording time of 2 1/3 to 6 hours recording time according to Panasonic's user manual.When I searched Amazon for the VW-VBT380 I found out that the Panasonic branded battery costs upwards of $100. However, in the search, this set of batteries and charger popped up, which it really shouldn't because out of the box the batteries will not fit in an HC-V160, and that's the reason I removed a star from the review.But, following WakkyWabbit's review and tip, (which by the way thank you), I was able to modify the batteries with very little effort, as he stated all you have to do is remove a tab on the battery. While WakkyWabbit used a pair of pliers I used my Dremel tool, the mod took only seconds and the batteries fit correctly and are recognized by the camera.

I ordered this product based on the positive reviews from many others. It is a good value, but there are some things which are not quite what they appear. Here are some pros and consPros: 2 batteries, dual voltage charger, car adapter, compact size, charge time shows on camera displayCons:The batteries are both rated at 4,000 mAh. This compares to 1,700 mAh for the battery that came with my Panasonic JCV-500M. The OEM battery lasts about 2.5 hours, so I was expecting that the Wasabi batteries would last at least twice that much based on their mAh rating- but not so. Both batteries when fully charged show approximately 3 hours on the camera display and this was barely half an hour more than the OEM battery. The batteries are also about twice the size of the OEM battery so they stick out about half an inch from the back of the camera.I also had to order a replacement since the first unit I received came with a defective battery. Amazon does not sell this product directly, but they provided me with a prepaid shipping label and credited my account. What they could not do was simply replace the product as I requested. I had to order a new one, pay for it, and subsequently request a credit from Amazon for my first purchase.I am not sure if I will be happy with the product in the long run, but I decided to keep it since the pros outweigh the cons - but not by much.

Sorry, I haven't measured or kept track of the hours of operating time that I get out of the battery before it is fully discharged. But I can tell you that I am fully satisfied with the general result: a single charged battery provided all the power I needed during ordinary usage (a few hours of intermittent record/playback time) each day during my Southern California vacation last week. Batteries easily charged in the handy wall-unit recharger, with fold-out prongs for easy storage. So, I alternated batteries daily and always had a fully charged spare battery, just in case it was ever needed. Also, as one of the other reviewers mentioned, the battery charge level properly showed up on the camcorder - just like it should have if it was an original Panasonic battery. 5 stars!BTW, I own an HDC TM-55K and an HDC TM-80K. The batteries fit both models perfectly. No problems with battery fitting either model.* * * * *EDIT: I forgot to mention, Customer Service at Blue Nook was great. I called them on a Monday to ask for expedited shipment because I was worried about receiving the package before leaving on vacation the next week. However, the Customer Service agent suggested that I save my money. He was confident that I would get the package just as quickly via standard shipment because of the way parcels are air-flown to Hawaii. He was right - I received the shipment on Wednesday, less than 48 hours from the time I called!

I purchased these so I could video a wedding. On the panasonic V700M, the stock battery would get maybe 1hr and 20min. I didn't take an accurate measure of these batteries, but they just kept going, and going, and going... My guess is that they each last several hours. Very good battery life for the price! Plus, the charger is a bonus, since the stock V700M doesn't come w/ a discreet charger.My only issue is with the fit of the batteries. They do not fit snug to the camera like the stock battery - they are a bit loose and wiggle around. They seem to work fine despite that, but I do have concerns about the contact points becoming sketchy over the long-term.

I bought this battery kit in August after buying a Panasonic Camcorder. I was going on a 3 week trip out of the country and would be in areas that didn't have much electrical power and was looking for a charger that would work on 220 current and high capacity batteries so I wouldn't have to charge them as often. I knew from before I bought the camera that the Panasonic batteries were expensive and didn't have the capacity that these do. I had seen these batteries before I bought the camera and decided to buy these. I had a couple questions however and decided to write to Blue Nook. I was surprised how quickly they answered ( same day and 1 day). Bought the batteries thru Amazon and got the batteries within a couple days. Wow what service. Now for the batteries, the charger worked great and the batteries seemed to last a long time before having to be recharged. I can't give a time as far as hours because the camera was on a lot and I used the zoom a lot but they worked as I hoped. They take a while to charge from a dead position but they are high capacity and seemed to compare in charge time with the Panasonic battery. I am very satisfied with the batteries and the charger and Blue Nook and would definitely buy from them again which is why I give 5 stars.

Perfect! It is as described and a quality product!

Charger does not look charging and has red lights all the time (tried and same result with both batteries & one I had with camera), however good thing is that if I plug it to HDC-TM90 camera it looks like it is charging and charging light turns off showing that battery is fully charged.Another issue is that when after fully charging I take battery off and attach it back to the camera it immediately reads battery level lower by 20%. It is same with both batteries. Not sure if it is due to battery or how camera reads it. Will take some time for testing how long batteries last compared to original one I had with purchase of camera

Fits my older Panasonic HDC-SD90 perfectly. Items seem decently built though the batteries are almost twice the size of the original battery that finally gave up the ghost on me. Beyond that particularity however they seem like a solid replacement and are priced quite cheaply considering Panasonic no longer produces batteries for my video camera (Even though it's still on par with many of the mid range ones presently available in stores/online)Would readily recommend or buy again.

Great additional item bought to extend the run time of the camera and allow off camera charging. Would recommend it

Fit snugly into the camera and give you twice the battery life.Also, the estimated battery time and indicator does work and is close to reality.I seriously can't complain on any aspect of the product.