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I've used several different models of Sony battery charger, and to the best of my recollection, they all turned off the lights when the battery is fully charged.
The BC-SAD1 does not. I didn't really notice this until today because I was generally in a hurry to charge my only battery, so I charged to about 80% and stopped. Yesterday I collected my free battery (offer when I bought the camera) and my spare (ordered at the same time). I plugged both into the charger and left them overnight.
I was expecting the lights to be out, but no, the three charge lights were all on steady. I wondered if that meant the batteries weren't good, or something.
Ran a couple of Google searches, and they seemed to agree with my vague recollections - when fully charged the lights should be out (but when I followed the citations, they looked to be referring to older batteries).
Looked up the "manual" (single large sheet folded many times) for the BC-SAD1 (I don't think that was included in the box with the camera - maybe it should be?), and confirmed that all is well: For this charger the three green lights stay on solid when the battery is fully charged.
I'm glad I now have enough batteries! Although, to be honest, this battery does seem to last a long time - I may not have needed quite as many as I have (yet!)
Just thought I'd mention it because it's difference behaviour.
The BC-SAD1 does not. I didn't really notice this until today because I was generally in a hurry to charge my only battery, so I charged to about 80% and stopped. Yesterday I collected my free battery (offer when I bought the camera) and my spare (ordered at the same time). I plugged both into the charger and left them overnight.
I was expecting the lights to be out, but no, the three charge lights were all on steady. I wondered if that meant the batteries weren't good, or something.
Ran a couple of Google searches, and they seemed to agree with my vague recollections - when fully charged the lights should be out (but when I followed the citations, they looked to be referring to older batteries).
Looked up the "manual" (single large sheet folded many times) for the BC-SAD1 (I don't think that was included in the box with the camera - maybe it should be?), and confirmed that all is well: For this charger the three green lights stay on solid when the battery is fully charged.
I'm glad I now have enough batteries! Although, to be honest, this battery does seem to last a long time - I may not have needed quite as many as I have (yet!)
Just thought I'd mention it because it's difference behaviour.
