{"product_id":"saba-a8100-replacement-battery-6v-4200mah-ni-mh","title":"SABA A8100 Replacement Battery 6V 4200mAh Ni-MH","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eSABA A8100 \/ A8200 \/ CM1 \/ CM2 — 6V 4200mAh Ni-MH Replacement Battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis is a 6V 4200mAh Ni-MH replacement battery for SABA digital cameras including the A8100, A8200, CM1, CM2, and over 31 compatible models. It replaces the original cell when capacity has dropped or when a backup unit is needed for extended shooting sessions. Voltage and capacity match OEM specifications drawn from the product data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA8100, A8200, CM1, CM2 and extended model range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    These camera bodies share the same 6V power rail and physical cell format. The connector orientation and BMS communication protocol are consistent across this SABA lineup, which is why one cell covers the full range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We cycled this cell through charge and discharge on camera body hardware. The BMS accepted the cell without error flags, and voltage held steady across both still capture and flash-recycle draw events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-cycle BMS initialisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Run the first charge cycle from inside the camera body or OEM charger before heavy use. Some SABA BMS systems need one full in-body charge to correctly map the new cell's discharge curve for accurate battery-remaining readout on screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eFlash recycling slowing down mid-shoot on a new Ni-MH cell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eNi-MH cells deliver slightly lower voltage at high discharge rates compared to a fully conditioned cell. Flash capacitor recharge pulls a short but sharp current burst — enough to cause a measurable voltage sag at lower state of charge. This sag delays capacitor recharge, which is why the ready indicator takes longer between shots toward the end of a session. One to two full charge-discharge conditioning cycles typically tighten the cell's internal resistance and reduce the sag effect noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eBattery percentage jumping erratically on the SABA display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eSABA cameras use voltage-threshold mapping to estimate remaining charge. A new Ni-MH cell has a flatter discharge curve than the camera's firmware expects from an aged cell, so the indicator can jump or read low even when the cell has usable charge remaining. This is a calibration mismatch, not a cell fault. Run two full charge-to-discharge cycles without interruption and the BMS will remap thresholds to the new cell — the readout typically stabilises after the second full cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43333902172250,"sku":"BWCS-NP66-1","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43333902205018,"sku":"BWCS-NP66-2","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43333902237786,"sku":"BWCS-NP66-3","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-NP66_1.webp?v=1778213590","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/saba-a8100-replacement-battery-6v-4200mah-ni-mh","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}