Is this similar to buying the same product directly from Sony. Previous issues w/ buying a battery from 3rd party, never last a few cycles.
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This product that I purchased was a Sony branded product not of third-party compatible or replacement or trying to be Sony. The product works for me so far and I've been using it for several months.
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Understood, here is the deal...your Sony manual specifically states not to use non-Sony batteries and you did. So you went cheap and got what you paid for. Good luck with that.
733419
Dang, anyone know if there are still any cameras that use real batteries like this? I'd have had to replace my Sony multiple times over if it used proprietary batteries. They're such a pain, and I wish NOTHING used them. I need a new/better camera though, and REALLY want something that still uses regular batteries.
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I sincerely believe this is a counterfeit Sony battery. After an overnight charge it provides about 50% of it's advertised charge. I do not recommend this item be purchased by anyone.
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I haven't had to replace the battery so I really wouldn't know. Either contact Sony and ask them directly or stop into a radio shack or other electronics store and have them check it out for you.
15238
you probably have 'clone' battery & not an actual Sony battery--the clone batteries will work OK in the older cameras like the H50 or W150, but NOT in the 'HX" series like the HX5V or HX100V--this message pops up in the newer cameras taking this battery because their power requirements are much higher if it is a cheap 'clone'--you can even take a battery that has gone dead from an "HX" series camera and put it in an "H" series camera and still shoot several frames--this is why I mentioned in my review about being a real Sony battery--I am sure that what you have is a counterfeit battery
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Robert R.: What did you "figure out" that required "no further comments"?! This is so frustrating trying to figure out which Sony batteries to order. Exactly which battery did you get to fit securely and is the "included battery adaptor" that "wimberleynerd" mentions needed? If so I didn't get one. Please explain. Thanks. SM
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The battery sold by Amazon.com is genuine, same good quality as the original one with the camera body. Not sure about the other ones sold by other vendors though...
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Yes the original Sony battery as well as an aftermarket backup battery. I preferred this bundle over others because the extra memory card was a high speed Sony card, not a cheaper version.
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I bought my backup battery on Duracelldirect.com. I have NEVER had a problem with it, nor can I tell any difference from my NIKON battery. It was priced right and it had a warranty. Completely satisfied.
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To tell you the truth I have never even noticed any difference. These batteries perform every bit as well as the Sony batteries and I have used them for years. The package deal is the only way to go, and after market offers have proven to me to be a great savings without loss of quality. Good Luck.
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Just for you, I checked the label on my original and extra battery, thoroughly mixed up over several years. Both have authentic Sony labels so I would guess fakes reported by others are relatively recent. With respect to the comment about "G", below, note that it is a size moniker <http://community.futureshop.ca/t5/Cameras-Camcorders/what-is-the-difference-between-a-G-type-and-a-N-type-bat/td-p/274164>
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I have not experienced any of the issues described in the three one star reviews (several???). I purchased this item after reading third party reviews that gave it a "best buy." Upon receiving a bad battery, I would have returned the purchase to Amazon rather than pursue any other remedy.
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Hi jeff, you may check on the link below for more detailed info about counterfeited battery pack:http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/support-info.pl?info_id=1501&mdl;=NPFM50-Ely
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I'm not the seller. The battery has functioned well. As to whether it's really a Sony product it's hard to tell these days.
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I ordered it for myself but it was the wrong product. I have a Sony camera, but this one is for Sony camcorder. It's an original Sony battery not refurbished. It came in an original package, but it had been opened. It looks "brand new" or at least "like new" to me. I don't remember the name of the seller. Hope my answer is helpful.
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I think it is not comparable, but I am not definite or sure about that. I did have a problem in that past with a battery that was not exactly the same as the one that I got with the camera. That was just my personal experience.