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This official Panasonic camcorder battery also works for the new VDR-D300 and VDR-D250 3CCD DVD camcorders. I had checked Panasonic's website to confirm before I bought it for my VDR-D300. It works very well.

As a gadget expert (if there were such a thing), I highly recommend getting an official battery. Sure, the generics can cost 1/3 as much, but you run serious and real risks of getting an explosion or other undesirable results. I don't say this because I work for Panasonic; I don't work for any electronics company or any electronics store. I say it because I believe 1) a real battery is a worthy long-term investment for your expensive camcorder, and 2) your life and well-being are worth more than the price difference. You also save yourself lots of hassles down the road.

This is the battery to use with your Panasonic Camcorder. Makes the original almost useless. Not much larger or heavier, with nearly twice as much recording time than the one that comes with the unit.

I bought this battery to use with my new NV-GS180PL camcorder. The camcorder only came with one battery so this is a backup. It lasts 3-4 hours, I even use it while I'm streaming video onto my computer for editing. It recharges in 1-2 hours. My only complaint is that it is big. On the model of camcorder I have, the battery attaches right below the eyepiece, so if I use this battery, it sticks out so far I can't use the eyepiece. That's not a huge problem as I usually rely on the monitor. But, just to let you know of that negative. Other than that, it's great and I'm very satisfied.

Nothing beats original manufactured battery and affordable price. I highly recommend this battery for those who need an additional battery.

Great product. This battery never leaves you short! From Vegas to the Hoover Dam to the Grand Canyon (West & South), Flagstaff, Sedona and Phoenix and still 2 bars of life left in it!! Highly recommended!!