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Nikos
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 Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:35 pm Post subject: Cheap, good battery for NEX-5N |
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Nikos wrote:
The idea of paying 70 Euros for a Sony NEX battery made me feel a bit... idiot.
So, for the first time I decided to buy a non-genuine battery.
I ordered this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120815668278
It arrived within 3-4 days.
It works well with my NEX-5N and is 5 times cheaper.
It lasts at least as much as the original Sony battery.
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Cameras: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sony α7R, Sony NEX-5N
MF lenses:
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Canon TS-E 17mm f/4, Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE, Zeiss 2/28 Contax, Zeiss 2/35 ZE, Zeiss 1.4/50 Contax, Zeiss 1.4/85 Contax, Zeiss Makro 2/100 ZE,
Zeiss 2/135 Contax, Zeiss 2.8/135 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-70 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 100-300 Contax, Zeiss F-Distagon Rollei, Canon FD 24mm f2, Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f2.8
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Zeiss 4.5/21 C Biogon ZM, Zeiss 2/35 Biogon ZM, Voigtländer 15mm f/4.5 Heliar L39, Leica Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm, Zeiss 2/45 Contax G, Zeiss 2.8/90 Contax G, Canon 50mm 1.8 LTM
AF lenses: Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, Canon 70-200 f/4 L, Canon 300 f/4 L IS, Canon 100 f/2.8 macro
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56 DIN
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:18 am Post subject: |
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56 DIN wrote:
thanks for the info - this is good news, that they work with the 2nd NEX generation, because as i understood Jesito, at generation 2, the cameras are reading the battery code and refuse to work with no names
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Nikos
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:28 am Post subject: |
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Nikos wrote:
Yes, good news indeed.
I have also ordered from another merchant.
They have not arrived yet. I will let you know. |
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Anacondo
Joined: 23 Jan 2009
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Location: Spain
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Anacondo wrote:
Thanks for the info!
I was looking for a spare battery for my NEX-C3 and like you I didn't fancy expending so much. I'll order one an let everyone know if it works.
Regards! |
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Nikos
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| Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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Nikos wrote:
| nkanellopoulos wrote: |
Yes, good news indeed.
I have also ordered from another merchant.
They have not arrived yet. I will let you know. |
I am happy to report that the second order arrived and the batteries work fine on the NEX-5N.
It is a great deal, 2 batteries and car charger for $24 !
My first impression is that these batteries last longer than the Sony genuine.
Click here to see on Ebay
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Cameras: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sony α7R, Sony NEX-5N
MF lenses:
SLR:
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4, Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE, Zeiss 2/28 Contax, Zeiss 2/35 ZE, Zeiss 1.4/50 Contax, Zeiss 1.4/85 Contax, Zeiss Makro 2/100 ZE,
Zeiss 2/135 Contax, Zeiss 2.8/135 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-70 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 100-300 Contax, Zeiss F-Distagon Rollei, Canon FD 24mm f2, Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f2.8
Rangefinder:
Zeiss 4.5/21 C Biogon ZM, Zeiss 2/35 Biogon ZM, Voigtländer 15mm f/4.5 Heliar L39, Leica Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm, Zeiss 2/45 Contax G, Zeiss 2.8/90 Contax G, Canon 50mm 1.8 LTM
AF lenses: Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, Canon 70-200 f/4 L, Canon 300 f/4 L IS, Canon 100 f/2.8 macro
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Anacondo
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| Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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Anacondo wrote:
| nkanellopoulos wrote: |
| nkanellopoulos wrote: |
Yes, good news indeed.
I have also ordered from another merchant.
They have not arrived yet. I will let you know. |
I am happy to report that the second order arrived and the batteries work fine on the NEX-5N.
It is a great deal, 2 batteries and car charger for $24 !
My first impression is that these batteries last longer than the Sony genuine.
Click here to see on Ebay |
Good to know! Do you get any battery level info at all? I read that these non-brand batteries either show 100% or they drain (0%), which would make it difficult to guess the available capacity left... |
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Nikos
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| Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Nikos wrote:
| Anacondo wrote: |
Good to know! Do you get any battery level info at all? I read that these non-brand batteries either show 100% or they drain (0%), which would make it difficult to guess the available capacity left... |
Well, it seems to work.
I do not know how accurate it is. But it decreases smoothly. |
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Anacondo
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| Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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Anacondo wrote:
| nkanellopoulos wrote: |
| Anacondo wrote: |
Good to know! Do you get any battery level info at all? I read that these non-brand batteries either show 100% or they drain (0%), which would make it difficult to guess the available capacity left... |
Well, it seems to work.
I do not know how accurate it is. But it decreases smoothly. |
Cool, thanks! Does the 1st battery from the 1st merchant behave like this, too? |
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Nikos
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| Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Nikos wrote:
| Anacondo wrote: |
Cool, thanks! Does the 1st battery from the 1st merchant behave like this, too? |
Yes. It is the one I have tested more.
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Cameras: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sony α7R, Sony NEX-5N
MF lenses:
SLR:
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4, Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE, Zeiss 2/28 Contax, Zeiss 2/35 ZE, Zeiss 1.4/50 Contax, Zeiss 1.4/85 Contax, Zeiss Makro 2/100 ZE,
Zeiss 2/135 Contax, Zeiss 2.8/135 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-70 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 100-300 Contax, Zeiss F-Distagon Rollei, Canon FD 24mm f2, Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f2.8
Rangefinder:
Zeiss 4.5/21 C Biogon ZM, Zeiss 2/35 Biogon ZM, Voigtländer 15mm f/4.5 Heliar L39, Leica Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm, Zeiss 2/45 Contax G, Zeiss 2.8/90 Contax G, Canon 50mm 1.8 LTM
AF lenses: Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, Canon 70-200 f/4 L, Canon 300 f/4 L IS, Canon 100 f/2.8 macro
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Anacondo
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| Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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Anacondo wrote:
| nkanellopoulos wrote: |
| Anacondo wrote: |
Cool, thanks! Does the 1st battery from the 1st merchant behave like this, too? |
Yes. It is the one I have tested more. |
Great! I'll spread the word  |
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Anacondo
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Anacondo wrote:
| Anacondo wrote: |
| nkanellopoulos wrote: |
| Anacondo wrote: |
Cool, thanks! Does the 1st battery from the 1st merchant behave like this, too? |
Yes. It is the one I have tested more. |
Great! I'll spread the word |
Confirmed: it works with the NEX-C3, and the battery level decreases with use. Thanks again for sharing! |
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LucisPictor
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LucisPictor wrote:
There are three type of batteries for the NEX system:
1. The original Sony ones. They work in every NEX model.
2. The old (presumably non-chip) noname ones. They work in NEX-3 and NEX-5, but NOT in NEX-5N or NEX-7!!
3. The new (and still rare) noname ones. They also work in the new NEX models.
Two of my noname rechargeables (from Delamax and Prontar something) work fine in my NEX-7.
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AllenBaker
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AllenBaker wrote:
Its really good if it working properly but I don't think so battery life..but never mind please keep updating your post, If it is not good than This website will be quit helpful for you. |
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