Sony introduced a brand new BC-ZD1 dual-battery charger for its broadly used NP-FZ100 batteries and a brand new DC-C1 DC coupler to offer energy by way of USB to appropriate cameras that use NP-FZ100 or NP-FW50 batteries. Each new merchandise have appeared on retailer web sites and had been rapidly noticed by Sony Alpha Rumors. The Sony BC-ZD1 dual-battery charger is on the market to preorder now for $119.99 and is anticipated to reach very quickly. “The BC-ZD1 is a high-speed charger for Sony’s high-capacity NP-FZ100 batteries. It will probably concurrently cost two batteries in roughly 155 minutes (full cost) when related to a USB Energy Supply (PD) appropriate energy provide with 30W or larger output and a USB cable with USB PD help (3A) or larger present,” Sony explains in a press launch. Sony BC-ZD1 The brand new charger consists of an indicator lamp that reveals every battery’s charging standing utilizing five-stage indicators. The battery charger is comparatively small, measuring simply 84.5 x 70 x 29.2 millimeters (3.3 x 2.8 x 1.1 inches). It weighs 149 grams (5.3 ounces) with out batteries inserted. Per B&H’s product itemizing, the BC-ZD1 doesn’t ship with a USB cable. Twin battery costs are comparatively unusual, and the BC-ZD1 marks Sony’s first providing of the sort for its Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. Because the new charger accepts FZ100 batteries, it’s appropriate with an enormous vary of Sony cameras, together with fashions just like the ZV-E1, a1, a9 III, a7S III, a7R IV and V, a7C sequence, a7 III and IV, a6600 and a6700, and extra.
Sony DC-C1 in use Canon has a dual-battery charger, the LC-E19, for quite a few LP-series batteries. This charger, accessible for $349, ships with the brand new Canon EOS R1 and the EOS R3. Nikon has made quite a few dual-battery chargers through the years for its flagship DSLR cameras. Nonetheless, the corporate’s flagship mirrorless mannequin, the Nikon Z9, as a substitute ships with the MH-33 single battery charger. Sony DC-C1 As for the DC Coupler DC-C1 allows a secure energy provide throughout lengthy shoots by offering steady energy to cameras appropriate with the FZ100 or FW50 batteries. The coupler gives direct entry to the digicam from an exterior energy supply, together with a USB PD-compatible AC adapter (65 watts or extra). The DC-C1 has a locking screw gap to stop unintentional cable disconnection, and the cable is 1.6 meters (5.2 ft) lengthy. The coupler features a energy indicator standing lamp. The Sony DC-C1 is on the market to preorder now for $129.99 and will arrive to prospects shortly. Picture credit: Sony
