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Jos Svendsen · October 11th, 2005, 12:45 PM

Hi

I need a high capacity battery for my HC1, but is a bit reluctant to pay the steep prices Sony wants for a original battery. It seems that Sony has changed the battery mount, so ony newer sony batteries can be mounted on the camera.

So has anybody succesfully used non Sony batteries on this camera? The GP battery I have for my Sony PC101 will not mount on the HC due to the changed battery mount.

Laurence Kingston · October 11th, 2005, 02:54 PM

I just bought three generic batteries. The first day they worked fine and I threw out the packaging. After recharging them in a Sony charger however, I get a message to the effect of "USE REAL SONY INFOLITHIUM BATTERIES"!

I have three real (hopefully), but dirt cheap Sony batteries on order that I found on eBay in China. It should take a couple of weeks for them to get here. From reports from other users, these should work fine.

Spike Spiegel · October 11th, 2005, 07:30 PM

i don't know if this helps but, i bought a 17 hour battery from ebay, for my vx2000. It works great, i wouldn't say it goes up to the full 17 hour claim, it might, but i've never charged it that long to figure out if it does. It hasn't caused any problems, i woudl recommend buying from a reputable battery reseller on ebay. Mine works just fine, 10 hours plus is a guarantee for this battery that i have...

Laurence Kingston · October 11th, 2005, 10:37 PM

The VX2000 has no trouble with generic batteries. It's the new HDV cameras that do some kind of internal label check.

Richard Firnges · October 12th, 2005, 04:19 AM

I have one generic battery for my HC1 (Label "Hama") . Works without problem.

Richard

Jos Svendsen · October 12th, 2005, 01:48 PM

Seems that the change in the batterymount is a somewhat higher guide pin, that is so high that only newer sony batteries can be mounted. The report that Hama batteries also works is positive, as the Sony battey prices are step.

Christopher Cruz · October 14th, 2005, 11:13 AM

If you end up getting real Sony batteries, Amazon gives you a pretty good discount when compared to the Sonystyle.com prices. Free shipping and no tax too helps out.

Selim Abdullai · October 18th, 2005, 08:59 PM

I bought 2 Brand New Sealed Sony NP-QM91D batteries for my Sony HDR-HC1 for $38.99 each. (Retails for $149.99 each.) I got them from eBay seller: carolgift. Check here to get some really good prices on Sony batteries.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcarolgiftQQhtZ-1

Jos Svendsen · October 19th, 2005, 10:01 AM

Hmm

I ended up getting a real Sony Qm91 with a big discount because the box was open.

But the big battery gives a nice ballance to the camera as I'm using a Canon Wd58 wide conveter on it.

David Bourne · December 11th, 2005, 09:44 PM

I've not tried one of these yet, but B&H has recently put Impact brand batteries on the Sony HVR-A1U accesories list.

Alexander Karol · December 11th, 2005, 10:50 PM

You know you can get genuine SONY batteries from Hong Kong on eBay for really cheap. I got the NP-QM71D for $37.00 about 2 months ago. I know it's still a little more than some generic ones, but you won't have to worry about third-party conflicts. You'll also be able to take advantage of the SQ technology and battery meter.

Christian de Godzinsky · December 15th, 2005, 02:53 AM

Hi,

I recently bought the HC1 and in the bundle was included an accessory battery (not original Sony). I ordered it from Pixmania. After receiving the stuff I noticed that the battery does not mechanically fit the cam. Even Pixmania does not know what the are doing...

You are better off using original batteries. However, I have som good experience with Hama products. But expect less performance for less money...

Christian

Rick Steele · December 15th, 2005, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurence Kingston

The VX2000 has no trouble with generic batteries. It's the new HDV cameras that do some kind of internal label check.

Yes but I've found out that non-sony charger may not charge Sony batteries.

I ordered 2 "Impact" NP-F970's for my VX (made by Impact). They work fine, were about 40% cheaper than the sony's and charge correctly when using either the on-camera charger or a dedicated Impact charger.

But take a "Sony" battery and put it in that "Impact" charger and it won't charge.

So I guess I'm saying that it's not only the battery you select that's important it's also prudent to make sure the charger is compatible with all your batteries.

Laurence Kingston · December 20th, 2005, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurence Kingston

I just bought three generic batteries. The first day they worked fine and I threw out the packaging. After recharging them in a Sony charger however, I get a message to the effect of "USE REAL SONY INFOLITHIUM BATTERIES"!

I have three real (hopefully), but dirt cheap Sony batteries on order that I found on eBay in China. It should take a couple of weeks for them to get here. From reports from other users, these should work fine.

Well the cheap generic Chinese "Sony" batteries (bought from two different distributers) gave me the same error message as the generics: "USE SONY INFOLITHIUM BATTERIES". Amazing since the packaging looked perfect, holograms and all!

Mick Jenner · December 20th, 2005, 10:15 AM

Cancelled posted in the wrong forum
Mick

October 11th, 2005, 12:45 PM	#1
Jos Svendsen Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 221	Anybody using non-Sony batteries? Hi I need a high capacity battery for my HC1, but is a bit reluctant to pay the steep prices Sony wants for a original battery. It seems that Sony has changed the battery mount, so ony newer sony batteries can be mounted on the camera. So has anybody succesfully used non Sony batteries on this camera? The GP battery I have for my Sony PC101 will not mount on the HC due to the changed battery mount.

October 19th, 2005, 10:01 AM	#9
Jos Svendsen Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 221	Hmm I ended up getting a real Sony Qm91 with a big discount because the box was open. But the big battery gives a nice ballance to the camera as I'm using a Canon Wd58 wide conveter on it. __________________ ---------------------------- 12c41 JOS. Svendsen

December 11th, 2005, 09:44 PM	#10
David Bourne New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 16	Impact brand with Sony HVR-A1U I've not tried one of these yet, but B&H has recently put Impact brand batteries on the Sony HVR-A1U accesories list.

December 15th, 2005, 02:53 AM	#12
Christian de Godzinsky Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Helsinki/Finland Posts: 131	Hi, I recently bought the HC1 and in the bundle was included an accessory battery (not original Sony). I ordered it from Pixmania. After receiving the stuff I noticed that the battery does not mechanically fit the cam. Even Pixmania does not know what the are doing... You are better off using original batteries. However, I have som good experience with Hama products. But expect less performance for less money... Christian __________________ The future does not exist - we must invent it !

October 11th, 2005, 02:54 PM	#2
Laurence Kingston Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clermont, FL. Posts: 941	I just bought three generic batteries. The first day they worked fine and I threw out the packaging. After recharging them in a Sony charger however, I get a message to the effect of "USE REAL SONY INFOLITHIUM BATTERIES"! I have three real (hopefully), but dirt cheap Sony batteries on order that I found on eBay in China. It should take a couple of weeks for them to get here. From reports from other users, these should work fine.

October 11th, 2005, 07:30 PM	#3
Spike Spiegel Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 429	i don't know if this helps but, i bought a 17 hour battery from ebay, for my vx2000. It works great, i wouldn't say it goes up to the full 17 hour claim, it might, but i've never charged it that long to figure out if it does. It hasn't caused any problems, i woudl recommend buying from a reputable battery reseller on ebay. Mine works just fine, 10 hours plus is a guarantee for this battery that i have...

October 11th, 2005, 10:37 PM	#4
Laurence Kingston Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clermont, FL. Posts: 941	The VX2000 has no trouble with generic batteries. It's the new HDV cameras that do some kind of internal label check.

October 12th, 2005, 04:19 AM	#5
Richard Firnges Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 45	I have one generic battery for my HC1 (Label "Hama") . Works without problem. Richard

October 12th, 2005, 01:48 PM	#6
Jos Svendsen Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 221	Seems that the change in the batterymount is a somewhat higher guide pin, that is so high that only newer sony batteries can be mounted. The report that Hama batteries also works is positive, as the Sony battey prices are step.

October 14th, 2005, 11:13 AM	#7
Christopher Cruz Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 45	If you end up getting real Sony batteries, Amazon gives you a pretty good discount when compared to the Sonystyle.com prices. Free shipping and no tax too helps out.

October 18th, 2005, 08:59 PM	#8
Selim Abdullai Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Huntley, IL Posts: 45	I bought 2 Brand New Sealed Sony NP-QM91D batteries for my Sony HDR-HC1 for $38.99 each. (Retails for $149.99 each.) I got them from eBay seller: carolgift. Check here to get some really good prices on Sony batteries. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcarolgiftQQhtZ-1

December 11th, 2005, 10:50 PM	#11
Alexander Karol Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 198	You know you can get genuine SONY batteries from Hong Kong on eBay for really cheap. I got the NP-QM71D for $37.00 about 2 months ago. I know it's still a little more than some generic ones, but you won't have to worry about third-party conflicts. You'll also be able to take advantage of the SQ technology and battery meter.

December 20th, 2005, 10:15 AM	#15
Mick Jenner Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West Sussex England Posts: 843	Cancelled posted in the wrong forum Mick