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Rectangular black battery with four blue LEDs and a micro USB port

Kastar

Kastar NP-F980 EXP camera battery 8700mAh 64.4Wh USB charging power bank 4 LED indicators

SKU CH-1Z6K-VRSPH

High-capacity 8700mAh Li-ion battery with built-in Micro-USB charging and 5V 2.1A power-bank output

  • Total capacity64.4 Wh
  • Pack contents1 Battery
  • Battery chemistryLi-Ion
  • Product typeBattery
  • Product dimensions3 × 2 × 3 in
  • Key featuresHigh Capacity and Manufacture Price.
  • 8700 mAh capacity delivers extended shooting sessions
  • Micro USB input enables charging from common 5 V 2 A adapters
  • 5 V 2.1 A output turns the pack into a power bank for other devices
  • Four LED indicators show remaining charge at a glance
  • Built-in protection guards against over-charge, over-discharge, over-voltage, over-current and over-heating

What the battery replaces

This Kastar NP-F980 EXP is a lithium-ion camera battery rated at 8700mAh and 64.4Wh. It fits the long list of Sony Handycam models and L-series battery slots shown in the compatibility data. Videographers who need a direct replacement for NP-F970, NP-F980 or NP-F990 cells can use this single pack.

Charging and power-bank limits

The cell charges through a micro-USB port using a 5V 2A adapter and can deliver 5V 2.1A to other devices, so it works as a power bank. Four on-board LEDs show remaining charge. The micro-USB input caps recharge speed, and the 2.1A output may not sustain high-draw accessories.

Deciding specification

Capacity is the single figure that determines suitability: 8700mAh at 7.4V gives 64.4Wh of energy. Buyers who need more runtime per battery must look at higher-capacity packs, while those who only need a lightweight spare for short shoots may find this unit larger than necessary.

How it compares

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Price $19.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 5,900 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameKastar
Model nameNP-F980 EXP
Part numberBA-1B-F980EXP-T
Total capacity64.4 Wh
Product typeBattery
Power
Battery chemistryLi-Ion
Size & build
Product dimensions3 × 2 × 3 in
In the box
Pack contents1 Battery

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Questions about this item

Which NP-F980 EXP version should I pick if I need both USB charging and power-bank output?

This single pack includes the NP-F980 EXP model that charges via Micro USB at 5 V 2 A and delivers 5 V 2.1 A from its USB port for power-bank use, so one unit covers both roles.

What does the 8700 mAh rating mean for actual camera run-time?

At the nominal 7.4 V the cell stores 64.4 Wh, giving roughly 8.7 Ah of charge to power compatible Sony camcorders and LED lights for extended sessions.

How does the Micro USB interface limit charging and output speed?

The port accepts up to 5 V 2 A for recharging the battery and supplies up to 5 V 2.1 A when used as a power bank, capping both directions at those rates.

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