The Sony Battery Solution You've Never Heard Of, Until Now

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  • #mauricemercado #sonyalpha #camerabattery
    After using the Sony A7IV for a few months I quickly realized that I was going to need more batteries and a good charger as well. Here is what I am using and I believe its the best battery soluton if you are serious about the Sony Alpha lifestyle. THANKS FOR WATCHING!
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  • @MauriceMercado
    @MauriceMercado  ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After using the Sony A7IV for a few months I quickly realized that I was going to need more batteries and a good charger as well. Here is what I am using and I believe its the best battery soluton if you are serious about the Sony Alpha lifestyle. THANKS FOR WATCHING!
    CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/2NvJEgn
    BEST SONY Battery Solutions - Watch This If You Are Serious About SONY Cameras: th-cam.com/video/znoQk2xUUrc/w-d-xo.html
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    Vertical Battery Grips: amzn.to/3dB2owW
    Sony A7IV: amzn.to/3C3OnBj
    Sony 24-105 f4: amzn.to/3fgm8Gz
    Lowepro m-Trekker BP 150: amzn.to/3BJnN0h
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  • @MarioCastillion
    @MarioCastillion 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man, your audio is exceptionally good.
    Great video, but the audio is perfect!!

  • @MsNIKITA
    @MsNIKITA 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've had one of those Sony NPA-MQZ1K multi chargers for years, I wish Sony would update it and throw in some USB Type C ports.

  • @24seven369
    @24seven369 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You Can store the battery door inside the battery grip so it will not get lost.

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      REALLY!!!!!???? I need to check this out.

    • @MrSwaggernaut83
      @MrSwaggernaut83 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yea, looks like its incorporated into the dummy battery portion of the grip (part that enters the camera)@@MauriceMercado

  • @alexandergereg
    @alexandergereg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for introducing the battery-pack.

  • @MichaelScrip
    @MichaelScrip ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use the NiteCore USN4 dual battery charger for my Sony A7III batteries. It can fast-charge two batteries. ⚡⚡

  • @JamesDBuzzard
    @JamesDBuzzard 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video man! That charger/ dummy battery thing is sick. I have been peeping it for awhile but never pulled the trigger on it. I ended up just going with six Sony batteries 😅 and a Sony charger. I haven’t bought third-party batteries since I had a lot of bad experiences especially with my a7iii when I had it. I picked up the FX3 when it was released and ever since then I decided I’m only buying Sony brand batteries and the third-party ones just aren’t worth the risk and they definitely don’t last as long and I had a few die on me or just kind of break apart at the seams where they glue them or press them together. I still have all my Sony Z100 batteries even my original ones from when I switched over to Sony 5/6 years ago.
    The biggest downside to the third-party batteries other than they typically use cheap cells is the fact that if your camera dies during a take/when you’re filming, it won’t save the clip before the camera turns off. The camera just shuts off without saving first. It has definitely screwed me at a few weddings, and def not worth using third-party batteries ever again 😢
    Great video 👊🏽

  • @veselinvasilev9362
    @veselinvasilev9362 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @alphagodvon
    @alphagodvon 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They need to update it to USB-C

  • @FrankKritzman
    @FrankKritzman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm not sure if you care, but when hanging a flag vertically, the stars are supposed to be on the left. Thanks for the video showing some good options to extend the battery life.

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh wow you are right. Thank you. I was trying to ride the fact I'm in an unfinished space and did not realize it. Thanks for watching. I'm going to try to do an update video now that I've been using this battery system for a few more months.

    • @FrankKritzman
      @FrankKritzman ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MauriceMercado I actually really like the space as far as the shot is concerned. Even though it's in focus, it's not too distracting. I only told you about the flag because I assumed that since you have it up there, you probably care. Keep up the great work man.

  • @gentlegnt
    @gentlegnt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I very much appreciate your sharing this video. I seriously doubt I will be purchasing this expensive gear (I shoot photography only, but knowing that I have battery for long periods of shoots is a must and this device looks as if it might fit that bill. However-too costly at this point. I do NOT trust any other 3rd party "dummy batteries" as of yet. I know Neewer and others made one, but I must have lots of long lasting power on my HIP! I tried a 2,000 mAh 600 watt power bank and another smaller one for cellphone charging and much to my amazement, it did NOT give me more/longer playing life-nope! When plugging it into the USB-C port on my A7IV, it was tryin to actually charge it, but that port is for "let it sit and fully charge" mode as if when you are done for the day and a few HOURS later it's recharged...in my case over 6 hours to fully charge battery in camera. So now, thanks to your video, my "lightbulb" just went off. That USB-C slot will NOT recharge my battery while it is being used; it only works when nothing is drawing "juice" from it and so, I must find another portable fix. I guess it's a "dummy" battery from Sony, but hopefully the connections will be useful in another charging unit and my problem will be solved at a much less expensive expense. We shall see!

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am fortunate that I was able to buy this battery unit thru my job because it is very over priced. I'm planning on making a follow up video about this unit soon so stay tuned. I have some thoughts on it after using it for almost a year.

  • @Maikeru0d
    @Maikeru0d ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want a dummy battery for streaming any suggestions witch one would be the best for the A7iv so I can stream for a long period off time

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can try any one of these... amzn.to/3IqHptl , amzn.to/3I4CE7y , amzn.to/3IpZmYV or I think you can just leave your battery in the camera and use the USB-C cable the camera came with and power it on while its charging. Don't know how that would work for an long recording but worth a try.

  • @tristanrujano
    @tristanrujano 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The biggest downside is how large it is. Having a smaller setup, that you can easily put in your bag or be more discrete with is very valuable. Just having a second battery somewhere in your bag does a similar job

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree. I plan on doing a follow up video now that I've had this for a year.

  • @keeswassenaar
    @keeswassenaar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You did know you can place the door in the batterygrip right?

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      YES!!!! I realized that after i made the video....lol. I'll be making a follow-up video now that I have been using this setup for over a year now. Thanks for watching.

  • @saptaweeputhom6536
    @saptaweeputhom6536 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With NPA-MQZ1K how about transition between batterys ? Do camera turn off when one battery is dead ? or It's can turn on through 4 batterys in a roll. I use camera for live streaming things so I'm very concern about how long It's can turn on (I use NP-F battery plate from smallrig to power my camera for a while) Thank you and sorry for my poor English

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great question, sorry I didn't mention this but yes it treats the unit as one giant battery so it will keep going until all 4 batteries die. Thanks for watching. amzn.to/3dg54QB

    • @saptaweeputhom6536
      @saptaweeputhom6536 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MauriceMercado Thank you very much.

  • @ziquanchoo2631
    @ziquanchoo2631 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    on the battery grip it let's u store the door from the battery

  • @JayfkProductions876
    @JayfkProductions876 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wonder is this compatible with the ZVE-10?

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The dummy battery will work I believe but not siure if it will charge the batteries.

  • @MusicFanatical1
    @MusicFanatical1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can the dummy battery be inserted in the vertical grip?

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No this vertical grip holds 2 batteries in a special tray.

  • @ferrerolounge1910
    @ferrerolounge1910 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    is it dummy battery inside which prevents heating? (the 4 battery external solution)

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I never thought of it like that but year thats an advantage.

  • @lythnork6131
    @lythnork6131 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long it takes to charge the camera via usb C 0 to 100??

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've not charged it solely via usb but I do know that it charges at a slower rate. It's ideal as a backup/emergency charge solution.

  • @jeronipuigros5047
    @jeronipuigros5047 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you use this without any batteries in it? Using it plugged in?

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I tested it and unfortunately you have to have at least one battery in it. However you can power the camera with the USB C cable directly to the camera but again you need to have a battery in it.

  • @chadaztig07
    @chadaztig07 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is that battery grip weather sealed?

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question. I’m not sure it is.

  • @andrejandjelkovic5273
    @andrejandjelkovic5273 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the camera is in your presences bro
    Point of view

  • @cinemasebas
    @cinemasebas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what sucks though is :
    1. You need the 4 batteries for it to last as long as possible
    2. If you switch it to DC mode with NO batteries in it it doesn't work as a dummy output... so useless, I have it and barely use it because of it, rather get a V mount instead, I honestly was expecting this to be a DC outlet dummy battery.

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree, I went with this unit because my job paid for the extra batteries. Otherwise its a huge investment. However if you keep a battery in the camera and run the USB-C cable to power I believe you can run the camera off DC that way. Not sure how it will do with over heating in that scenario but I will do some testing and make a followup video. Thanks for watching.

  • @Rajeyshah
    @Rajeyshah ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro, your particular Sony can actually work from live USB power. Just attach a power bank.

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  ปีที่แล้ว

      You know...you are right. lol But I like having extra batteries on the ready wit this charger.But thats a good budget option.

    • @Rajeyshah
      @Rajeyshah ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MauriceMercado extra batteries are totally cool. But many of those power banks have 10-20k mah and less bulk at the same time.

    • @ferrerolounge1910
      @ferrerolounge1910 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bro, overheating is a problem with that solution. in the solution mentioned in the video we have a dummy battery inside the cam and heating happens outside for battery. Camera can still get warm but not from battery. This is for video though as the camera stops functioning altogether. For pics this is not an issue

  • @SyedAzwar
    @SyedAzwar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would better buy a small batter rather this all big stuff and increasing the size of my bag and weight. Not practical

    • @ferrerolounge1910
      @ferrerolounge1910 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      in video, we dont have an option. this is a must.

  • @Heli4213
    @Heli4213 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I clicked on the link you sent and it sells just the charger. It doesn't come with any batteries????

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The amazon link is here... amzn.to/3dg54QB it comes with 2 batteries.

  • @calkid49
    @calkid49 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Maurice. Just a heads up. The flag is not hung properly.

    • @MauriceMercado
      @MauriceMercado  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes I know. I redid my studio setup since. Thanks. 👍🏼

    • @phillipureno1614
      @phillipureno1614 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MauriceMercado Awesome. By the way great content. Take care.

  • @Heli4213
    @Heli4213 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don't know how Sony gets away with this never giving a charger nikon, Canon and everybody include a charger except Sony what a bunch of bullshit.
    Then when you buy their charger, it's over a hundred dollars getting more money out of you.