Non Sony batteries? Will this charge non Sony batteries? The enclosed paperwork says only to use Sony batteries, but is that a marketing gimmick or for some actual reason? Also will it charge higher capacity batteries than what came with them?? Non Sony batteries? Will this charge non Sony batteries? The enclosed paperwork says only to use Sony batteries, but is that a marketing gimmick or for some actual reason? Also will it charge... » Read More Non Sony batteries? Will this charge non Sony batteries? The enclosed paperwork says only to use Sony batteries, but is that a marketing gimmick or for some actual reason? Also will it charge higher capacity batteries than what came with them?? « Show Less
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You can use this Sony charger to charge any brand of NiMH/NiCd AA and AAA cells. The capacity is not an issue, as the charger knows when to stop charging when a cell is full.
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Hi Retired Load, yes it will work with non-sony batteries but as long as they are of the same model and specs. Model of the compatible battery is NP-FM500H. -Ely
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Unfortunatly, it may work, but only for a short time, then it will need re-charging, and Re-charging... Better buy several, otherwise You will be stuck with just a few Pictures. Best bet is to purchase genuine Sony Batteries for Your Sony product. Those cheap "Made in China" batteries are not worth the time. Get the Real thing. I Did, and am much Happier.
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The primary problem is that NiMH batteries do not like to be force-fed/overcharged, and that is exactly what NiCd "low-end" chargers do: they are basically constant-current "trickle" chargers (low current, takes many hours to charge, then keep feeding this same charging current even after the NiCd is fully charged). NiCd batteries just shrug off this excess charging current, but it will eventually "cook" your NiMHs. That said, NiMH will pack much more punch into given size...so if you don't leave it on constant charge (drain it, charge it overnight, then unplug it once "properly" charged) it should work quite well. Of course if you ditch the crappy little wallwart "charger" and hook it up to a proper NiMH charger, it'll work Great!
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I will answer your question in a minute. But first, the camera and charger have been sold and will be shipped to the purchaser. The charger is a multi use charger for Sony batteries. It will charge both X and G style batteries. There is a mechanism which flips over to fit either G or flip again for the X battery. Place battery in unit and plug in wall. There are 4 lights on the unit to indicate the amount of battery charge and when all lights shut down, the battery is fully charged and ready to go. If you have a "Best Buy" store nearby, they often carry these units so you can examine it more closely. I will answer your question in a minute. But first, the camera and charger have been sold and will be shipped to the purchaser. The charger is a multi use charger for Sony batteries. It will charge both X and G style batteries. There is a mechanism which flips over to fit either G or flip again for the X battery. Place battery in unit and plug in wall. There are 4 lights on the unit to indicate the amount of battery charge and when all lights shut down, the battery is fully charged and ready to go. If you have a "Best Buy" store nearby, they often carry these units so you can... » Read More I will answer your question in a minute. But first, the camera and charger have been sold and will be shipped to the purchaser. The charger is a multi use charger for Sony batteries. It will charge both X and G style batteries. There is a mechanism which flips over to fit either G or flip again for the X battery. Place battery in unit and plug in wall. There are 4 lights on the unit to indicate the amount of battery charge and when all lights shut down, the battery is fully charged and ready to go. If you have a "Best Buy" store nearby, they often carry these units so you can examine it more closely. « Show Less
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so when ever i need to charge my AA batteries i should use "Discharge/Refresh" mode? I just bought this charger & i do have the booklet but just want to make sure i am charging my batteries correctly every single time. I am using the eneloop AA.
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I think this battery only works with equipment carrying the NP-FV series number. This type of battery has an internal circuit that communicates with the equipment it is powering, allowing it to power that same equipment. On Sony machines, batteries not of the NP-FV series, will result in the equipment not recognizing the battery, and will instruct you to replace it. Hope that helped.
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I've charged Wasabi batteries in the Canon charger, and all was well. Haven't done it the other way. No real reason, didn't have the need to.
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Non-standard means the battery is brand specific. In other words if it is for a Sony device it will say Sony on battery, if for Nikon device it will say Nikon on battery. Just a way of referring you back to org. manufacturer for replacement of battery.
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I gave this camera to my brother-in-law for Christmas. I BELIEVE that we had to charge the battery IN the camera when we opened it. I bought a battery charger on Amazon (Wasabi) that was an external charger for my other Sony camera. I always like to have the external one myself. Not too expensive, and you get two more batteries as well. Look up the appropriate model of Wasabi chargers for this camera and you should be ready to go.
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Yeah, I saw where it said "drained" battery, but while researching these types of rechargers I saw another one that said "recharges drained batteries" but a few sentences later says, "don't use on discharged batteries" which I'm assuming means don't use this on dead batteries. Why can't they just SAY this works on completely drained batteries or not? Or am I just being too cautious? I'd hate to get this and have someone I love depend on it getting them out of a jam only to find out that welllll, it's not QUITE that good, yanno?
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I have 2 different after market chargers (this being one of them) and have used 4 different brands of after market batteries in them and in the Canon charger. I bought dual chargers because I use a battery grip. All of the chargers worked with all of the mixed brand batteries and when I have had an issue with charging a specific battery it has always been the battery and not the charger. Since this is for a 6D (new to the market) I'm assuming that you just purchased this battery and you're attempting to charge it for the first time. I believe your issue is a bad battery and not a quirky charger. Hope this helped. P.S Nice camera, Enjoy! I have 2 different after market chargers (this being one of them) and have used 4 different brands of after market batteries in them and in the Canon charger. I bought dual chargers because I use a battery grip. All of the chargers worked with all of the mixed brand batteries and when I have had an issue with charging a specific battery it has always been the battery and not the charger. Since this is for a 6D (new to the market) I'm assuming that you just purchased this battery and you're attempting to charge it for the first time. I believe your issue is a bad battery and not a quirky... » Read More I have 2 different after market chargers (this being one of them) and have used 4 different brands of after market batteries in them and in the Canon charger. I bought dual chargers because I use a battery grip. All of the chargers worked with all of the mixed brand batteries and when I have had an issue with charging a specific battery it has always been the battery and not the charger. Since this is for a 6D (new to the market) I'm assuming that you just purchased this battery and you're attempting to charge it for the first time. I believe your issue is a bad battery and not a quirky charger. Hope this helped. P.S Nice camera, Enjoy! « Show Less
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They don't make that point clear in their advertisement which is why I bought it. The paper work included with the charger states that is does NOT work on a drained or dead battery. Save your money and get AAA instead. They are always able to start the car for you when your battery is dead!
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Not sure if this is related, but there is something around the way the Playstation devices charge, not working with regular chargers or portable bateries - I purchased a "Pisen" converter for my Vita to be able to use it with my charging battery on long flights - may be the same deal for PS controllers?
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They use standard batteries available everywhere, so I'm not sure why it's listed as non-standard battery.
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It does not say that you can't use rechargeable batteries.....all it says or references is that you should not mix old and new batteries an/or standard and rechargeable batteries....You just helped me actually cuz I never thought of using rechargeable batteries...Good job!!! :)
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I have purchased an extra battery from Leica. I recall reading that there may be issues with not adhering to the manufacture's recommendations, unfortunately I don't recall where I read it. The Leica recommends Leica brand batteries and charging it with the supplied charger cable in the camera. I suggest getting a definitive recommendation from Leica before using a wall charger.