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Sony A6000 Adapter/Battery
Oct 16, 2017 10:59:09 #
John_F wrote:
Are you buying new in-box a6000. Mine came with battery, charger, and cable.
When I purchased my a6000 I got a good discount as a Sony employee. (I’m a broadcast dealer). I got a battery with two kit lenses but no external charger. Perhaps they offer a kit model that I did not notice that offers a charger.
The Wabasse (sp?) usb charger and batteries work fine for me. It’s a dual charger came with two batteries. I did buy an extra Sony battery for my daughter to use on a safari trip we made together last June. So four batteries two Sony. All four seem to work fine.
Oct 16, 2017 11:29:58 #
IvanL wrote:
I purchased Wasabi Power batteries and charger at a reasonable price from Amazon. They work fine. Yes, the camera is tough on batteries, so I recommend at least having at least two. Charging takes a long time too. Both Amazon and BH Photo have batteries and charger at reasonable prices. Two for about $25.
Agree with this post 100%. I also use Wasabi batteries with no issues, whatsoever. Whenever on travel with my a6000, I primarily use the 10-18mm and 18-105mm f/4 lenses. And..... I always need the 2nd battery at some point and have often needed the 3rd. I found my battery consumption is better when the wifi is set to airplane mode. I've also found that using an external charger is much faster than the in camera system.
Oct 16, 2017 17:18:59 #
You will need a voltage adapter. European mains run at a higher voltage than US lines.
Allie wrote:
Regarding the Wasabi charger--for the Sony A6000--can it be used overseas (Europe) with just a plug adapter?
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Oct 16, 2017 17:42:08 #
John_F wrote:
You will need a voltage adapter. European mains run at a higher voltage than US lines.
The charger as well as the camera itself is compatible with either 240v or 120v. A plug adapter is all you need.
Oct 17, 2017 00:16:36 #
Allie wrote:
Thanks to some of the information on this site (yes I do thank you) have decided to look into and buy the mirrorless Sony A6000, to use mostly for travel. I see that it does not come with a charger (only in-camera charging). Sony does make an adapter and battery, but quite expensive compared to off-brands. Are the non-Sony brands as effective and as safe to use, and would you have any recommendations?
Thanks to recommendations on Hedgehog I have bought Wasabi batteries for three camera brands, in each case two batteries with a charger for the cost of one brand name battery. For two years the Wasabi batteries matched the performance of the brand name batteries. Now, AFTER 3 YEARS, four of the six Wasaki batteries are failing (three taking only a partial charge, one died). One of the brand name batteries died, the rest are solid.
I think it would be well worth your money to get a set of Wasabi batteries with a charger for your immediate trips. If you still want to keep the A6000 when the extra batteries wind down, I would then buy a Sony product for that long term use.
NONE of the batteries leaked.
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Oct 17, 2017 17:28:57 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
I use 3rd party batteries and charger on my a6000. After almost 2 years of use - no problems with either OEM, or 3rd part battery and charger.
Nov 5, 2017 00:14:53 #
I to, firmly believe the surest way of getting the best results is to use OEM accessories designed by the original manufacturer. I bought a third party battery pack for my Sony handyman for half the cost and got only a fourth running time. The power capacity was rated at 3000maH, for up to 4.5 hours operation. I only got about 1.5 hours fully charged. After a few charges and discharges, the running time deteriorated to less than 45 minutes. I disposed the battery and bought Sony's OEM equivalent and got the rated 4.5 hours at full charge for about 4 years. The non-Sony battery is the same size and looked like a Sony but the printing and logo was not. Be careful of imitations.
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Nov 5, 2017 00:18:16 #
I to, firmly believe the surest way of getting the best results is to use OEM accessories designed by the original manufacturer. I bought a third party battery pack for my Sony handyman for half the cost and got only a fourth running time. The power capacity was rated at 3000maH, for up to 4.5 hours operation. I only got about 1.5 hours fully charged. After a few charges and discharges, the running time deteriorated to less than 45 minutes. I disposed the battery and bought Sony's OEM equivalent and got the rated 4.5 hours at full charge for about 4 years. The non-Sony battery is the same size and looked like a Sony but the printing and logo was not. Be careful of imitations.
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