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Peter Schmiedel · March 3rd, 2009, 09:03 AM

What kind of charger are you guys using. I find the AC-V700A (AC-V700A (ACV700A) : Zubehör & Kopfhörer : Sony) a bit pricy for charger ...

Thanks for any hint

Regards
Peter

Stelios Christofides · March 3rd, 2009, 10:26 AM

My Z5 came with this charger:

Sony : AC-VQ1050B (ACVQ1050B) : Technical Specifications : United Kingdom

so there is no need to buy any other one.

Stelios

Steve Renouf · March 3rd, 2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stelios Christofides

My Z5 came with this charger:

Sony : AC-VQ1050B (ACVQ1050B) : Technical Specifications : United Kingdom

so there is no need to buy any other one.

Stelios

And, of course, has the added advantage of being an AC adapter for the camera.

Stelios Christofides · March 3rd, 2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Renouf

And, of course, has the added advantage of being an AC adapter for the camera.

The only disadvantage I can see Steve, is that when you are using the AC-VQ1050 AC adapter to power the Z5 you need to remove the battery from the Z5 and use the mock-up battery unit connected to the AC adapter, so when there is a power failure you are in trouble.

Stelios

Steve Renouf · March 4th, 2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stelios Christofides

The only disadvantage I can see Steve, is that when you are using the AC-VQ1050 AC adapter to power the Z5 you need to remove the battery from the Z5 and use the mock-up battery unit connected to the AC adapter, so when there is a power failure you are in trouble.

Stelios

Good point Stelios. Although the same would apply if the battery went flat, requiring a battery change - although you do have somewhat more control over that. I only really tend to use the AC supply when capturing - at which point it wouldn't make any difference if the power supply failed, as the PC would also lose power in any case.

Peter Schmiedel · March 5th, 2009, 12:53 AM

I was more refering to the FX1000 as it does not come with a separate charger and I really don't liek to use the camera as a charger ...

Jo Ouwejan · March 5th, 2009, 02:38 AM

From "earlier times" I still own a Sony BC-V615, which I bought for my VX2000E. Maybe these can be found used on the net for a lower price.

March 3rd, 2009, 09:03 AM	#1
Peter Schmiedel New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 16	Battery charger What kind of charger are you guys using. I find the AC-V700A (AC-V700A (ACV700A) : Zubehör & Kopfhörer : Sony) a bit pricy for charger ... Thanks for any hint Regards Peter

March 3rd, 2009, 10:26 AM	#2
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	My Z5 came with this charger: Sony : AC-VQ1050B (ACVQ1050B) : Technical Specifications : United Kingdom so there is no need to buy any other one. Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

March 5th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#6
Peter Schmiedel New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 16	I was more refering to the FX1000 as it does not come with a separate charger and I really don't liek to use the camera as a charger ...

March 5th, 2009, 02:38 AM	#7
Jo Ouwejan Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Veenendaal, Holland Posts: 225	From "earlier times" I still own a Sony BC-V615, which I bought for my VX2000E. Maybe these can be found used on the net for a lower price.