Reviews (1)

Garbage
I have never in my life struggled so much to operate a digital camera. I have some experience in hooking digicams up, but this was the absolute worst. The instruction manual is terrible, this thing has horrible battery life, and the picture quality is unacceptable. Spare yourself the trouble and don't get this camera. This was just another corporate screw-up. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

It's no secret that digital cameras deplete batteries quickly. Rechargeables help, but if you use your camera for extended periods, you may still find yourself running out of power before the day is done.Unity's ProPower Pack is a portable power solution with enough energy to let you keep shooting all day long. The compact leather-wrapped unit is about the size of a pack of cigarettes. After charging with the included charger, clip it to your belt, connect the cable to your camera, and you're ready to shoot. You can even remove the batteries from your camera to save weight!The Model 5 ProPower Pack is a 6-volt pack designed to be used with the Nikon Coolpix 990 and all Olympus, Kodak, and Epson (except PhotoPC 800) digital cameras. Unity also makes a Model 4 Pro PowerPack for use with many other digital cameras. ... Read more

Features

• Compact leather-covered cigarette pack-sized case clips to your belt
• 2,700 milliamps provides up to 12 times more shooting time than AA size alkalines
• Won't discharge in-camera batteries when in use
• Includes charger and all cables necessary for many digital cameras using 4 AA batteries (see list below)
• Safety fuses prevent overcharging and overheating while charging

Reviews (3)

Poor Performance
I purchased this product. Contacted the Company to make sure My camera was compatable and which connection to use. I charged the battery overnight. Then took it to my kids first swim lessong. Excellent performance. After that one day I could never get a shot out of it. I could Charge it over night for for 2 days. It won't even power on my camera any more. I haven't contacted Unity, but I wouldn't suggest this product to anyone.

Pro Power Pack is great for all, not just pros.
My Nikon 990 went through AA batteries at an alarming rate. In fact, I thought at first something was wrong with the camera. I could only get a few shots out of a set. I was spending a lot of money on batteries. I almost gave up digital photography altogether.

A friend said that his ProPower Pack solved his problem....

When I got it, I wasn't satisfied with the shooting time so I called Unity Digital, the manufacturer. Turns out I ordered the wrong model and instead of going through all the hassles, expense, etc. by returning it through the system, Unity Digital handled it very quickly and easily and directly.

The model I have now (Model V) is FANTASTIC! It's already paid for itself and more by saving the $ on AA batteries. And the company's customer service is great, possibly the best I've ever encountered. I only wish all companies could be like this.

If you are spending more $ on AA batteries than you once thought possible, buy the ProPower Pack. I can shoot ALL day without changing batteries or losing those precious Kodak, er...Nikon, moments.

Freedom from batteries and A/C adapters!
After purchasing a Kodak 280 digital camera, I soon discovered that the warnings about rapid battery drainage with digital cameras were very true. After much research, I decided to try the Unity ProPower Pack (Model 5) to see if I could use my camera for extended periods without the hassle of an A/C adapter or frequent battery changes. What a treat this product turned out to be! Not only do I have unlimited freedom from the worries of low batteries and being tied to an A/C adapter, I can even remove the batteries from the camera while using the ProPower Pack to lighten the load. The ProPower Pack is small, light, and easily attaches to your waistband or belt. It comes with the recharging adapter and the cable necessary for connecting to your camera. I can usually get 4 to 5 hours of continous use of my camera while using the ProPower Pack. It will keep a charge most of the day, if I turn off the camera while not in use. Plenty of time to get tons of outdoor shots. I even use this product when downloading my photos from the camera to the computer. The product does require an initial charge for 24 hours, and subsequent charges after a day of use is overnight, (about 10 hours). My only complaint is that I wish the product was equipped with an indicator light while recharging to let you know when it is fully charged. But, I have not had a problem with just recharging it overnight and getting a full charge for the next day of use. If you crave the freedom from an A/C adapter and loathe buying batteries, this product is for you! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

It's no secret that digital cameras deplete batteries quickly. Rechargeables help, but if you use your camera for extended periods, you may still find yourself running out of power before the day is done.Unity's ProPower Pack is a portable power solution with enough energy to let you keep shooting all day long. The compact leather-wrapped unit is about the size of a pack of cigarettes. After charging with the included charger, clip it to your belt, connect the cable to your camera, and you're ready to shoot. You can even remove the batteries from your camera to save weight!The Model 4 ProPower Pack is a 4.8-volt pack designed to be used with Agfa, Fuji, Hewlett-Packard, Leica, Minolta, Nikon (except 990), Toshiba (except PDR-M4), Polaroid, and Ricoh cameras. Unity also makes a Model 5 Pro PowerPack for use with many other digital cameras. ... Read more

Features

• Compact leather-covered cigarette pack-sized case clips to your belt
• 2,700 milliamps provides up to 12 times more shooting time than AA size alkalines
• Won't discharge in-camera batteries when in use
• Includes charger and all cables necessary for most digital cameras using 3 or 4 AA batteries (see list below)
• Safety fuses prevent overcharging and overheating while charging

Reviews (5)

ProPower Pack to the RESCUE!!!!!!!
Well.... I tried the Unity Digital ProPower Pack and have had great success with it. Some others on this site had mentioned problems, but the three I bought work great. I think the key to success is buying the right ProPower Pack for your camera and make sure that you fully charge the pack before you use it. It is a trickle charge system and should be charged overnight for the results you expect. This isn't just a cell phone battery!!! Anyway, after the first one worked so well, I decided to buy another version for my Compaq iPAQ.... it is amazing how long this rechargeable battery system keeps my digital camera and iPAQ up and working!!! I bought a third one for a friend that uses it with his camcorder and he LOVES IT!!! Plus... like Unity's web site says, this thing has more than paid for itself in convenience and battery's that I would have had to buy. That pretty much makes it free. I think this product ROCKS!!!!

Not worth it
I purchased two of these units and neither one has operated properly. They will not charge completely if at all. Do not waste your money on this product.

Fails to work.
The product will not hold a charge. Will not charge the flash on my camera. This time it's going back.

Everything seems to be missing.
I purchased this power pack for my HP Camera. The first thing I noticed was the lack of instructions in the box. There was NO paperwork included with the product. It also contained to adapter fittings, niether of which listed my camera on thier description - althoug, according to the ... Page, and the Unity Digital page, this is the exact model to use with my camera. (I did try it out after assumiing the battery would need to be charged for 12 hours like most, and tried the fitting that fit the camera. It worked right the first time, and since then it has not been able to take a picture - reads dead battery on the camera.... perhaps if I had instructions on how long to charge it.....) Overall, neat idea. I WILL try another one, but frankly, I was sadly disappointed with what I got.

Save money and the environment!
Portable battery with belt clip works wonderfully as advertised. On my Olympus I can get about 50 pictures (mixed flash/no flash). Also allows your camera to recycle the flash faster. Only reason it's 4 stars and not 5, because there is always room for improvement: smaller battery, longer lasting would be ideal. ... Read more