Sony A1II Fake batteries with the latest cameras

[DJT]

In 2019 I switched to Sony, got myself a couple of 3rd party batteries to go with my A9. I immediately got the warning about using a non genuine battery. Concerned I may miss a shot when this warning popped up (shooting wildlife and sport) I decided to buy myself 2 "genuine" Sony batteries. I had no further issues or warnings, batteries have worked fine for the past 6 years. Then in June I decided to get myself the A1 MK 2. When I put one of my Sony batteries in that I was using in the A9, I started to get warning messages about non genuine batteries. Puzzled, I did a little research only to find the ones I purchased 6 years ago were actually counterfeit Sony batteries (not 3rd party or genuine Sony ones) and the A1 MK 2 didn't like them at all, where as the A9 had no issues with them.

On Saturday I decided to use one of the non genuine ones in the A1 MK 2 as I was shooting all afternoon at a sporting event and also going out on a photo walk Saturday evening. I put the non genuine battery in and immediately got the warning message. I acknowledged it and carried on shooting. After about 2 or 3 minutes I got a "Battery Exhausted" message up and that was that (all my batteries had been fully charged before going out.) I ended up running down the pitch to my camera bag to quickly put in a genuine battery and continue shooting the game. When I got home I put the battery into my A9 and it works fine, saying it has 81 % charge remaining.

So, it would seem that possibly the newer Sony cameras/latest firmware are less tolerant of non genuine batteries. Just a heads up to anyone considering buying non genuine batteries.

 

[Jeffrey]

Sony DOES NOT like other manufacturers items like batteries or lenses to be on their cameras. They intentionally make it difficult for you and restrict performance. Have you tried using the Sony 1.4x on a non Sony lens? Or shooting top speed bursts with a non Sony lens?

 

[Phil Vetra]

In 2019 I switched to Sony, got myself a couple of 3rd party batteries to go with my A9. I immediately got the warning about using a non genuine battery. Concerned I may miss a shot when this warning popped up (shooting wildlife and sport) I decided to buy myself 2 "genuine" Sony batteries. I had no further issues or warnings, batteries have worked fine for the past 6 years. Then in June I decided to get myself the A1 MK 2. When I put one of my Sony batteries in that I was using in the A9, I started to get warning messages about non genuine batteries. Puzzled, I did a little research only to find the ones I purchased 6 years ago were actually counterfeit Sony batteries (not 3rd party or genuine Sony ones) and the A1 MK 2 didn't like them at all, where as the A9 had no issues with them.

On Saturday I decided to use one of the non genuine ones in the A1 MK 2 as I was shooting all afternoon at a sporting event and also going out on a photo walk Saturday evening. I put the non genuine battery in and immediately got the warning message. I acknowledged it and carried on shooting. After about 2 or 3 minutes I got a "Battery Exhausted" message up and that was that (all my batteries had been fully charged before going out.) I ended up running down the pitch to my camera bag to quickly put in a genuine battery and continue shooting the game. When I got home I put the battery into my A9 and it works fine, saying it has 81 % charge remaining.

So, it would seem that possibly the newer Sony cameras/latest firmware are less tolerant of non genuine batteries. Just a heads up to anyone considering buying non genuine batteries.

I'm shooting an a1 and have a couple of SmallRig battery's and get the same message every time I turn on the camera. I have no problems with battery life, even in the cold -15*C. Granted they don't last as long as the Sony ones. I always carry a couple of spares.

 

[Chris 3754]

Wow! The real issue is that you paid for genuine Sony batteries and received fakes. Any chance you have recourse with the seller, probably not after six years, but you never know with a local camera shop if that was the case.