- Li-ion battery of 7.2V nominal voltage
- Comparable to SONY L series NP-F970 / 770
- Display remaining power info on camera viewfinder
- 47Wh / 6.6Ah capacity
- Multiple circuit protections
Similar battery as SONY NP-F970
Display remaining power info

S-8970 is the replacement battery for SONY NP-F970, compatible with SONY HVR-V1/Z1/Z7, DSR-PD190, HD1000E, etc. S-8970 can exchange digital info with the cameras, and display remaining power info on the camera viewfinder.

With 7.2V nominal voltage, the S-8970 has 47Wh / 6.6Ah capacity,
and can run approx 5.5 hours on SONY HVR-Z1 camcorder when
LCD monitor is on.

The S-8970 can be charged on SWIT Dual channel charger S-3602F and SONY original charger. It takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes to charge from empty to 100%.
| Nominal Voltage | 7.2V |
| Capacity | 47Wh, 6.6Ah |
| Max output power | 30W, 4A |
| Applicable camera |
SONY HVR-Z1/Z5/Z7/V1 SONY DSR-PD150/170/190 SONY NEX-FS100/700/EA50 SONY NXR-MC2000/HD1000 |
| Net weight | Approx 280g |
| Dimensions | 71×39×60mm |