Battery drain.

[spudhead]

wow what a strange statement did you image I did not know Sony a-mounts were dlsr cameras? I still have 3 and use them

 

[iain clyne]

Well @iain clyne? Any determination?

I haven’t checked them yet, waiting till the weeken.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

I may take a few if I'm lugging a couple of bodies around all day.

Whether it's reincarnation or murder or what, I love the way photographers talk about bodies!

I had about 5 batteries for a6500, but now only two for a7iv. I hadn't heard of the arcing risk: it sounds scary. I keep the spare in a pocket in the camera bag. Do I need tape too?

 

[Unframed Dave]

Whether it's reincarnation or murder or what, I love the way photographers talk about bodies!

I had about 5 batteries for a6500, but now only two for a7iv. I hadn't heard of the arcing risk: it sounds scary. I keep the spare in a pocket in the camera bag. Do I need tape too?

Condoms work well.

 

[spudhead]

So many jokes, so little time.

I'm liking this pouch idea. They sell them in almost any size from single through four batteries.

could the pouch replace the condom

 

[spudhead]

Maybe if it were small enough!

Ok, go ahead, I've left the door wiiiiide open for anyone who wants to get an easy one over on me...

I guess it depends on the size of your pack

 

[pointreyes]

I normally turn off the network on my Sony cameras. I have only seen rapid discharge on the newer batteries. Once they have been used a few times, the battery discharge settles down. I only use OEM batteries. I do carry them in a battery pouch with the contact down for fully charged and the contacts up upon being used.

 

[Jeff A]

These have been perfect for me: Newmowa Case for NP-FZ100 Battery

 

[iain clyne]

One week on and I tested the batteries, I had charged them on a different charger and all but one still showed 100%. The one that didn’t was a third party one.

 

[Deleted Member 5003]

Hmmm ...and so the saga continues !

 

[AlphaWorld]

Has anyone found that their Sony batteries drain while in their camera bag. I have just taken two out of my bag that were fully charged when put in, one was below half and the other on was flat.

I have only seen a few percent difference, even after weeks in the camera bag. I have four cameras, and four spare batteries, all Sony, for a total of 8 batteries that I try to cycle in order. I typically carry only one or two spares, even for many hours of shooting.

That pouch looks like a good idea, keeping each battery in a separate pocket. I have been using a pencil case, with the batteries lying flat in it, but the pouch looks better.

 

[iain clyne]

Ok, well that was unexpected!

Question:

Did you check each one for charge immediately after removing it from the charger, to make sure it was indeed fully charged?

Yes, they were all 100%