Charger for a Sony HC7 battery

[scubamickey]

I think I need to buy a separate charger for my new HC7 so that I can be charging a battery all the time. What recommendations do you all have for chargers and where to buy them.

I'd prefer a fast charger and something suitable for traveling. I saw this one but it will take about 4 hours to recharge an FP-70 battery. I would prefer something a lot faster.

Suggestions?

 

[NAIBdiver1]

I just got one on EBay for my HC3- Digital charger - even though it says 4 hour - charges much faster. I included a link to the people who I bought from. They were fast and communicated well - probably need to cut & paste the address.

http://cgi.ebay.com/4HR-BATTERY-CHA...3QQihZ002QQcategoryZ48521QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

NAIBdiver1

 

[scubamickey]

I just got one on EBay for my HC3- Digital charger - even though it says 4 hour - charges much faster. I included a link to the people who I bought from. They were fast and communicated well - probably need to cut & paste the address.

http://cgi.ebay.com/4HR-BATTERY-CHARGER-SONY-DCR-SR100-SR60-SR80-HDR-HC3_W0QQitemZ120119667683QQihZ002QQcategoryZ48521QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

NAIBdiver1

That's because the 4 hours refers to the battery life. That is a 1 hr charger. I'm not sure that charger will take my H Series batteries.

 

[diversteve]

This one:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ACVQH10-Adaptor-Charger-Batteries/dp/B000MEAWHA

I have a similar model, it's a smart charger so it takes typically less than an hour to recharge my extended range batteries. And it also has a quick charge or standard charge feature that allows you to charge to a certain percentage quickly if needed.

But look for a better price online - I didn't.

 

[scubamickey]

This one:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ACVQH10-Adaptor-Charger-Batteries/dp/B000MEAWHA

I have a similar model, it's a smart charger so it takes typically less than an hour to recharge my extended range batteries. And it also has a quick charge or standard charge feature that allows you to charge to a certain percentage quickly if needed.

But look for a better price online - I didn't.

That's actually the cheapest I can find too.

 

[ScubaBob92651]

Thanks for posting. I'm bummed they don't make a plate for my Lenmar Mach1 - which I've used this for the last 6 years for two different camcorders.

 

[paulpost]

I just got one on EBay for my HC3- Digital charger - even though it says 4 hour - charges much faster. I included a link to the people who I bought from. They were fast and communicated well - probably need to cut & paste the address.

http://cgi.ebay.com/4HR-BATTERY-CHA...3QQihZ002QQcategoryZ48521QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

NAIBdiver1

Does this generic battery really works with HC3?
From what I know all new Sony camcorder don't work with any other batteries but Sony made ones.

 

[drbill]

I've heard the same on the Sony vs generic batteries for the new HD camcorders, PaulPost. It's a shame because I bought a generic battery for my Sony TRV-17 for 1/4 the price of the equivalent Sony and it has worked beautifully.

 

[scubamickey]

I don't think I'll need a separate chargger after all. I have the battery that came with the camera which lasts around 3 hours and I bought the FP70 which supposedly lasts 6 1/2. Even if it is only good for 4, the combined time is more than enough for liveaboard use.

 

[NAIBdiver1]

So far no problems at all ! I have the original Sony + 2 generic