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Three black rectangular Li-Ion batteries with four LED indicators and micro-USB ports

Kastar

Kastar NP-F980 EXP 3-pack camera battery

SKU CH-79M9-A47GV

Three Li-ion batteries with micro-USB charging and LED status indicators for Sony Handycam and compatible LED lights

  • Total capacity64.4 Wh
  • Pack contents3 Batteries
  • Battery chemistryLi-Ion
  • Product typeBattery
  • Product dimensions6 × 2 × 6 in
  • Key featuresHigh Capacity and Manufacture Price.
  • Micro USB charging with 5V 2A adapter for wall or portable power
  • 5V 2.1A output works as a power bank for other devices
  • Four LED indicators show remaining charge at a glance
  • 8700 mAh lithium-ion cells deliver 64.4 Wh capacity for long run time
  • Built-in protection against over-charge, over-discharge, over-voltage, over-current and over-heating

Three-pack NP-F980 EXP batteries

This three-pack supplies three Kastar NP-F980 EXP lithium-ion cells rated at 64.4 Wh each. They serve videographers and event photographers who need extended run-time for Sony Handycam and compatible LED panels without carrying a charger. Each cell delivers 7.4 V and 8700 mAh for long recording sessions.

Micro USB charging and power-bank output

Every battery includes a built-in Micro USB port that accepts a 5 V 2 A adapter for direct wall or power-bank charging. A 5 V 2.1 A USB output lets the cell act as a power bank for phones or accessories. Four on-board LEDs show remaining capacity at a glance.

64.4 Wh capacity per cell

The 64.4 Wh rating determines whether the pack meets airline carry-on limits and how long it powers a given camera or light. Users who need more runtime per battery must choose a higher-capacity model; those who need fewer than three cells should buy singles.

How it compares

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Price $56.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 5,900 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameKastar
Model nameNP-F980 EXP
Part numberBA-3B-F980EXP-V
Total capacity64.4 Wh
Product typeBattery
Power
Battery chemistryLi-Ion
Size & build
Product dimensions6 × 2 × 6 in
In the box
Pack contents3 Batteries

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Questions about this item

How often will the NP-F980 EXP batteries need replacing if used daily?

Lithium-ion cells typically last 300 to 500 full charge cycles before capacity drops below 80 %, so daily full cycles mean a replacement roughly every year.

What stops the 8700 mAh cells from delivering more runtime during a long shoot?

The built-in protection circuit cuts output if voltage, current or temperature exceeds safe limits, so sustained high-drain use hits that electronic limit first.

Do the batteries get hot or noisy when powering an LED panel all day?

No moving parts means silent operation; warmth is normal under continuous load but the over-heating protection will shut the pack down before temperatures become unsafe.

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