Sony AC-V700A charger question... at DVinfo.net

Scott Shama · February 21st, 2005, 11:00 AM

Hi all,

Does anyone own this charger? My question is, if you put a battery on it AND connect it to the camera with a battery on it (the camera) as well, will it charge both batteries?

Thanks,
Scott

Bob Harotunian · February 23rd, 2005, 06:41 PM

I have the charger but with a quick look, don't see how it could connect to the camera. The charger has one AC socket for the power cord and a little DC 3-pin out thing on the side. So I don't see how it would connect to the camera's AC power adaptor. But, maybe that's what that DC out is for?

Mike Rehmus · February 23rd, 2005, 08:03 PM

You have to have a special cable.

I think the lack of answers reflects the general use of the camera. Few of us have ever plugged it into the wall because the batteries last so long.

Scott Shama · February 23rd, 2005, 11:24 PM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=243837&is=REG

The desription says:
Sony AC-V700A AC Power Adapter / Charger

The pic and description on B&H show a cord with a "battery like" attachment as well as a cord that looks like it will plug into the camera...unless I am mistaken. I think it's meant to replace the adapter that came with the camera not plug into it.

Wierd...

Thanks anyway, I'll see if any store around here has one to look at.

Cheers,
Scott

James Connors · February 28th, 2005, 05:45 AM

I have one of these too, but I don't have the DC out cable either. I just charge 2 batteries at a time by using the on cam charger and the 700 seperately on two outlets. As I use 8 hour batts its never been a prob.

February 21st, 2005, 11:00 AM	#1
Scott Shama Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 399	Sony AC-V700A charger question... Hi all, Does anyone own this charger? My question is, if you put a battery on it AND connect it to the camera with a battery on it (the camera) as well, will it charge both batteries? Thanks, Scott

February 23rd, 2005, 08:03 PM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	You have to have a special cable. I think the lack of answers reflects the general use of the camera. Few of us have ever plugged it into the wall because the batteries last so long. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

February 23rd, 2005, 06:41 PM	#2
Bob Harotunian Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 360	I have the charger but with a quick look, don't see how it could connect to the camera. The charger has one AC socket for the power cord and a little DC 3-pin out thing on the side. So I don't see how it would connect to the camera's AC power adaptor. But, maybe that's what that DC out is for?

February 23rd, 2005, 11:24 PM	#4
Scott Shama Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 399	http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=243837&is=REG The desription says: Sony AC-V700A AC Power Adapter / Charger The pic and description on B&H show a cord with a "battery like" attachment as well as a cord that looks like it will plug into the camera...unless I am mistaken. I think it's meant to replace the adapter that came with the camera not plug into it. Wierd... Thanks anyway, I'll see if any store around here has one to look at. Cheers, Scott

February 28th, 2005, 05:45 AM	#5
James Connors Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 223	I have one of these too, but I don't have the DC out cable either. I just charge 2 batteries at a time by using the on cam charger and the 700 seperately on two outlets. As I use 8 hour batts its never been a prob.