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Canon BP-511 Replacement Battery 7.4V 1500mAh Li-ion

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Fits Canon DM-MV100X and DM-MV30 camcorders; replaces BP-508, BP-511, BP-512 original packs.
7.4V, 1500mAh lithium-ion cell delivers 11.1Wh for extended video recording without mid-shoot power loss.
Connector slides straight onto Canon camcorder terminals; locking tab seats flush against the battery door.
Bench test confirmed full voltage acceptance on Canon BMS; no fault indicators on first insertion.
On initial charge in the camera body itself, allow one full cycle before extended shooting sessions.
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Voltage

7.4V

Amp

1500mAh

Canon DM-MV100X Series — 7.4V Li-ion Replacement Battery (BP-511A)

This is a 7.4V, 1500mAh Li-ion replacement battery for Canon DM-MV series camcorders. It fits the DM-MV100X, DM-MV100Xi, DM-MV30, DM-MV400, and over 80 additional Canon camcorder models sharing the BP-5xx platform. OEM part numbers covered include BP-508, BP-511, BP-511A, BP-512, and BP-514.

  • BP-5xx platform compatibility: Canon's DM-MV and related camcorder lines share the same BP-5xx connector pinout, voltage rail, and BMS communication protocol. A cell built to this spec slots into any body in the family without hardware modification.
  • Bench tested on actual hardware: We ran this cell through charge and discharge cycles on a BP-511A-compatible body. The BMS accepted the cell on first install, voltage held steady at 7.4V nominal under record load, and the protection circuit triggered correctly at low-voltage cutoff.
  • First-cycle initialisation on Canon bodies: Perform one full charge inside the OEM Canon charger or camera body before your first shoot. Canon's BMS maps the battery-remaining display against a charge curve it samples on that first cycle — skipping this step causes inaccurate percentage readouts through the cell's life.

Canon BMS rejecting a third-party cell on first install

Canon camcorders use a data pin on the BP-5xx connector to handshake with the battery before enabling power output. A new third-party cell occasionally triggers a rejection screen on first install — not because the cell is faulty, but because the BMS hasn't completed its initialisation read. Remove the battery, reinsert it, and place it in the OEM charger for a full charge cycle. After one complete charge from within a Canon-approved charger, most bodies accept the cell without further prompting.

Battery percentage jumping erratically during recording

Canon's fuel gauge maps percentage against a voltage-threshold table calibrated to the original BP-511A discharge curve. A replacement cell with a slightly different discharge profile causes the indicator to jump — showing 60%, then 80%, then 40% within minutes. This is a display mapping issue, not a fault in the cell. Run two full charge-discharge cycles in the camera body and the BMS recalibrates its table to the new cell's curve. After recalibration, the readout stabilises and tracks accurately from 8.4V full charge down to the 6.0V cutoff.

Compatible Models

DM-MV100X DM-MV100Xi DM-MV30 DM-MV400 DM-MV430 DM-MV450 DM-MVX1i EOS 10D EOS 20D EOS 20Da EOS 300D EOS 30D EOS 5D EOS D30 EOS D60 EOS Digital Rebel EOS Kiss Digital FV10 FV100 FV2 FV20 FV200 FV30 FV300 FV40 FV400 FV50 FVM1 FVM10 IXY DVM MV300 MV300i MV30i MV400i MV430i MV430IMC MV450i MV500 MV500i MV530i MV550i MV600 MV600i MV630i MV650i MV700 MV700i MV730i MV750i MVX100i MVX150i MVX2i MVX3i Optura 10 Optura 100MC Optura 20 Optura 200MC Optura 50MC Optura Pi Optura Xi PowerShot G1 PowerShot G2 PowerShot G3 PowerShot G5 Powershot G6 PowerShot Pro 1 PowerShot Pro 90 PowerShot Pro 90 IS PV130 ZR10 ZR20 ZR25 ZR25MC ZR30 ZR30MC ZR40 ZR45MC ZR50MC ZR60 ZR65MC ZR70MC ZR80 ZR85 ZR90 EOS 50D EOS 40D EOS 50D Digital SLR

Replaces Part Numbers

BP-508 BP-511 BP-511A BP-512 BP-514

Technical Specifications

Voltage7.4V
Amp Hours1500mAh
Capacity1500mAh
Rate11.1Wh
Net Weight79.6g /2.81 oz
Gross Weight104.6g /3.69 oz
Approximate Weight104.6g /3.69 oz
Dimension 55.33 x 38.58 x 20.97mm

Product Highlights

  • Brand: Canon
  • Manufacturer: CS
  • Series: Standard
  • Color: Grey
  • Product Type: Li-ion
  • Battery Type: Li-ion
  • Warranty: 12 Months
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Frequently Asked Questions

My Canon camcorder shows a blinking battery icon and won't record even with a brand-new replacement cell — what's happening?

This is Canon's BMS authentication check firing on an unrecognised cell. The camera reads the data pin before enabling the record circuit, and a cell that hasn't been through a charge cycle in the OEM charger can fail that check. Remove the battery, insert it into a Canon-compatible charger, and run one full charge to completion. Reinsert into the camera body — the blinking icon clears and recording enables at that point.

The battery percentage on my DM-MV400 jumps from 70% to 30% in a few seconds — is the replacement cell faulty?

The cell itself is not faulty. Canon's percentage display reads voltage thresholds mapped to the original BP-511A discharge curve, and a new cell's curve sits slightly differently — causing the indicator to skip between thresholds erratically. Run two full charge-discharge cycles through the camera body to let the BMS sample the new curve and remap its table. After the second cycle the readout stabilises and tracks correctly down to the 6.0V low-voltage cutoff.

My shot count is noticeably lower in cold weather with the new battery — is that normal?

Li-ion cells lose available capacity as temperature drops because internal resistance rises and ion mobility slows. At temperatures below 10°C, effective capacity can drop meaningfully compared to rated 1500mAh at room temperature — this affects every Li-ion cell, including OEM. Keep the spare battery in an inner jacket pocket between shots to hold it near body temperature. Capacity returns to full spec when the cell warms back up to 20°C or above.

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