Question about battery power... I have a Sony DSC-H2 and my question is this:Does switching from the LCD screen to the 'viewfinder' in the eyepiece use less battery power?
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Hi Jeff, I have used this camera for over 3 years now. While I am not pleased with the amount of battery it uses it clicks very nice photos so I am ready to ignore that bit. On the battery saving aspect, I use the viewfinder as it uses a lot less battery in my observation. Also getting the big fat lens out and the Zoom in-out takes the most of out of the batteries. I typically use viewfinder and leave the camera on when I am walking around and clicking photos. This way the camera consumes less battery as it doesn't have to retract the lens in-out every time I switch it on-off. I just use the viewfinder and leave the camera on... hope this helps
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Same thing happened to me. The camera needs to be active, not just on. For example I have a nikon d3100 and the display/ view screen needs to be on. It has something to do with providing power to the card.
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Yes it does. I own this camera and use the eyepiece viewfinder when the LCD screen is hard to see in the sunlight
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I'd like to know how much power this display will draw in 3d. I have active 3d on a plasma and passive 3d on an lcd and the perceived difference is negligable . You can quote specs all you want but in the end your eye makes the call. The one thing both of my 3d sets have in common is they draw alot of wattage to display 3d content. If Sony fixes that they have given me a strong reason to purchase.
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does the LCD display drain battery power fast, and if so how fast and what steps can be taken to get the most out of battery usagedoes it have a AC DC plug in option for powerthank you, a interested buyer
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Reply to Alle Cryer: Thanks for the info , I haven't yet looked at the link but, if I recall correctly, it also applies to camera batteries!! It seems more a size problem than a technology problem.
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I asked that same question, but how would you be able to see without an eye piece also, unless of course you had it on a tripod and already knew what you would be filming. I know it takes up the battery, but I highly recommend getting a heavy duty battery. I love the picture quality!
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The camera uses it's own rechargeable battery. Battery life has been really good for me, which is a surprise because most that come with their own batteries tend to die quickly. Of course, I do shoot quite a bit thru the viewfinder. I also purchased some off-brand replacement batteries for spare swaps off Amazon and they were very affordable and work well.
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George, that's a good question because it came with a FLV-50 and I bought one FLV-100 as spare, but the voltage is different, so I`m trying to contact Sony to confirm that I can use that more powered battery without risking burn down the camcorder. I did not try to use it yet. What I could realize is that the original one that comes with the camera last enough for a typical day of filming in a trip.
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Does anyone know where to find a 12 volt power supply for the Sony A55 DSLR to facilitate the use of the camera with a telescope in remote locations? I have found most everything else on Amazon but may be someone has found one some where else.
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Battery here is not impressive, at least in comparison with my old Lumix LX-3. Turn camera off when not shooting should become a good habit. Also, there is no pause for video shooting and bno ability to get snapshots while playing.
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Hi... No view finder but the monitor changes into different angles which is nice to have. I got a battery charger with rechargeable batteries & I am enjoying them. Batteries will go a long time if you just take pics. I use the video so they won't last as long but they have lasted long enough for my approval. Hope this helps. mark
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No optical viewfinder. The LCD on the back does present the full view of the lens. The battery is somewhat unique, a number of the Q series cameras use the Li68 battery and it is available at specialty stores. This battery has also been used by other manufactures, like Kodak and Fuji so they can be found but not like a AA battery. I just keep an extra one ready.
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I have a Summer Best View monitor that is about 3 years old. I replaced the batteries when they died with Duracell Rechargeable NiMH batteries. They came in a pack of 4 and I found them in stock at Best Buy. I still have to recharge them every day but they work fine. Hope this helps.
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I am not using rechargeable batteries in mine. So far the battery life seems to be good. I do keep my camera turned off when not in use. I've had the camera about 2 mos. now, have taken quite a few pictures and still on the first set of batteries. Note: with the 26x optical and 26x digital on top of that this camera takes great moon shots. Looks like they were taken through a telescope. Craters are in sharp detail.
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The power through the cable depends on the source, where you hook it up. It can be "switched" or "unswitched" meaning the power source is controlled by the ignition switch. Either way, if the camera is on, it will drain the battery, over time. Hope this helps.
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As far as I can tell minimal - always seem to be able to do a shoot up to a few hundred on 1 battery - think I have only needed the spare battery once - when I forgot to charge the one in the camera! Would not do without the viewfinder - I think it is even better than the one on the A7R