Kastar BP-A30 Fully Decoded Battery + LCD Dual Fast Charger - Cinema

Our review looks at the Kastar BP-A30 fully decoded battery paired with the Kastar LCD dual fast charger and finds this kit best for cinematographers and camera operators who need reliable, high-capacity power for Canon cinema bodies. The single biggest reason to buy is the combination of fully decoded compatibility and intelligent charging: the batteries report accurate capacity to the camera while the charger uses an MCU and CC/CV charging to protect cells and provide fast, simultaneous charging for two batteries. For users who swap batteries frequently on shoots, that visibility and safety matter most.

Key Features

• Fully decoded battery: Reports accurate capacity to supported Canon cameras so you can monitor real run time on set.
• Ultra-high capacity cells: Uses high quality cells for longer run times and less risk of memory effect over repeated cycles.
• Dual fast charger with LCD: The charger displays charging status and battery capacity and charges two batteries at once for faster turnover between takes.
• Wide voltage compatibility: Charger accepts batteries from 6.8V to 16.8V and automatically identifies voltage so it works with a range of camera batteries.
• Intelligent charging control: Control MCU provides CC/CV charging, pre-charge and 0V activation to extend battery life and prevent overcharge.
• Camera compatibility: Works with Canon BP-A30, BP-A60 and BP-A90 batteries and compatible chargers and cinema cameras listed by Canon.

Who It's For

This kit is aimed at professional and enthusiast videographers who use Canon cinema cameras such as the EOS C200, C300 Mark II/III or C500 Mark II and need dependable, decoded batteries that display capacity in-camera. The dual fast charger suits busy shooters who need to charge multiple batteries overnight or between locations.

Casual photographers or users of unrelated battery mounts should look elsewhere, since the physical plates and voltage range target camcorder and cinema battery types rather than small mirrorless camera cells or handheld consumer batteries.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Fully decoded battery provides accurate in-camera capacity reporting for better shoot planning.
• Dual LCD charger charges two batteries simultaneously and shows status for each cell.
• CC/CV charging with MCU control and 0V activation helps protect battery health and improves longevity.
• Wide voltage support makes the charger flexible for different plate options and battery capacities.

Cons

• Physical compatibility is limited to BP-A series and similar plates, so it will not fit unrelated battery formats.
• The charger and plates add bulk compared with single, camera-mounted chargers for travel-focused users.

Specifications

Brand	Kastar
Battery type	Fully decoded BP-A series compatible
Charger type	LCD dual fast charger (CC/CV)
Voltage range	6.8V - 16.8V
Charging features	MCU intelligent control, pre-charge, 0V activation
Compatible models	Canon BP-A30, BP-A60, BP-A90; CG-A10/CG-A20 charger compatibility

Our Verdict

The Kastar BP-A30 battery plus LCD dual fast charger is a practical, good-value option for cinema and pro video users who need decoded batteries and reliable multi-battery charging. It delivers meaningful in-camera capacity reporting, intelligent CC/CV charging and simultaneous charge capability, making it a sensible purchase for shooters who rotate batteries frequently and want to protect cell life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these batteries show charge level in my Canon camera?
Yes, the batteries are fully decoded so compatible Canon cinema cameras will display capacity and charge status.

Can the charger handle two batteries at once?
Yes, the LCD dual charger is designed to charge two batteries simultaneously and displays the status of each slot.

Is the charger safe for long-term battery health?
The charger uses MCU control with CC/CV, pre-charge and 0V activation functions to prevent overcharge and help extend battery life.