Sony NPFZ100.CE Z Series Rechargeable Battery Pack - Black

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While only slightly higher than the Sony NP-FZ100’s 2280mAh, those extra 120mAh can make a difference during extended photo sessions or while filming. Ultimately I think what it boils down to is how much are you willing to spend to save swapping batteries? Thanks to the UK going into lockdown, we have only used them for one wedding so the batteries have only been charged once. Power charge condition is indicated in a 3-level LED when the “remaining battery power” check button is pressed.

In terms of doing what it’s supposed to, the SmallRig NP-FZ100 certainly ticks all the boxes and then some. Lithium ion technology so there is no memory effect, you can recharge it at any point without having to discharge it first. Sony has confirmed that counterfeit rechargeable battery packs “NP-FZ100” are being sold, which bear the Sony logo and look very similar to the genuine Sony battery pack. The battery effectively replicates the role of Sony’s NP-FZ100 but steps ahead by offering a greater power reserve with its 2400mAh capacity.Sliding it into a Sony A7 III, A7 IV and any other Sony camera compatible with the NP-FZ100 format, you’ll find no compatibility issues or warning messages. My only worry though is what the battery life will be like after a couple of years of continued use when batteries retain less charge.

It just saves me time later in the day and removes the risk of me getting caught out when I'm trying to capture the perfect moment between the bride and groom!So going back to having to switch batteries multiple times and worrying about when it might run out was simply a problem I didn't want. Payment options through Affirm are subject to an eligibility check and are provided by these lending partners: affirm. Camera/USB selector enables switching between DC OUT destinations to let you choose to supply electrical power to either the camera body or other electronic devices connected via USB ports. In the beginning there were not many third party NP-FZ100 batteries available on the market and originals were in short supply. The unique light blue hue makes it stand out and easy to locate in your kit bag, even in lower light conditions.

First, the Direct USB Type-C charging is one of the biggest innovations for this battery type that I have come across. Once the UK restrictions are lifted in late June, we will have lots of back to back weddings where extra batteries would help reduce our need to recharge between weddings. But what really sets it apart is the USB Type-C charging, making it an extremely convenient power solution. So if you want to have minimum battery changes, the least amount of batteries to charge before a wedding then your choice is clear.Let's just say over the years I've learned that third party manufacturers can be 'generous' with their estimates. One option I just thought of is to use the original Sony battery you got with the camera and have one PowerExtra as the second battery. This Multi Battery Adaptor Kit can connect and supply electric power to a camera that uses either an NP-FZ100 Z-series or NP-FW50 W-series battery. When you’re out capturing the perfect shot, those additional minutes might just be what you need to get the job done without swapping batteries. By removing the cover for Z-series battery (figure [A]), the power plate (figure [B]) fits cameras compatible with W-series battery.