Buying batteries from overseas

John Hewat · January 28th, 2006, 07:53 PM

I want to get another NPF-970 for my Z1 and have just noticed how much cheaper they are in the U.S. than here in Australia.

But I just want to confirm that the battery will work with my Z1P and that there isn't some compatability issue or anything like that?

Surely someone has done this before and can confirm success?

Thanks,
-- John.

Colin Pearce · January 28th, 2006, 08:01 PM

I bought mine (the 960) used from B&H in New York. No problem at all. I made sure it was the Sony.

Boyd Ostroff · January 28th, 2006, 09:35 PM

Be careful where you buy from. This topic has come up before; there seem to be a bunch of counterfeit Sony batteries, sold primarily on eBay. If the price seems too low I'd be suspicious. Check prices from B&H and our other sponsors here: http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/

If you see prices significantly lower than these for Sony batteries then I'd stay away from them...

John Hewat · January 28th, 2006, 09:40 PM

Thanks guys,

I'm way too paranoid to buy anyhting other than SONY batteries. I almost got fooled by the IMPACT 970 batteries at B&H but luckily realised it was different.

Since there are no compatability issues I'll gladly make my purchase!

Even with B&H's high shipping costs, the price is still a lot cheaper than buying them locally.

Boyd Ostroff · January 28th, 2006, 09:46 PM

When I got my Z1 from B&H they were all out of the Sony 970's, so I got one of the Power 2000 equivalents. I also have an real Sony 970 and a 960. The Power 2000 works just the same as the Sony 970, and the camera "thinks" it's an InfoLithium. Other forum members also have had good luck with them. But all things being equal, I also prefer the Sony's.

You'll be fine if shopping at B&H. But others have told stories of counterfeit batteries sold cheaply on eBay which are labeled as Sony but don't work properly.

Matt Davis · January 30th, 2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Hewat

I'm way too paranoid to buy anyhting other than SONY batteries.

I'm using HawkWoods batteries on my Z1:

http://www.hawkwoods.com/

Absolutely fine, no problems, and there's currently an offer for two of them with a charger that will run off car's cigar lighter socket as well as from mains. £104 or thereabouts.

Evan C. King · January 31st, 2006, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Daviss

I'm using HawkWoods batteries on my Z1:

http://www.hawkwoods.com/

Absolutely fine, no problems, and there's currently an offer for two of them with a charger that will run off car's cigar lighter socket as well as from mains. £104 or thereabouts.

Would they ship to Canada?

Matt Davis · February 1st, 2006, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan C. King

Would they ship to Canada?

Possibly - I guess the best thing would be to drop them an email - I contacted Brian Woodford - his email address is his first name at hawkwoods dot com.

January 28th, 2006, 07:53 PM	#1
John Hewat Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Posts: 735	Buying batteries from overseas - is this ok? I want to get another NPF-970 for my Z1 and have just noticed how much cheaper they are in the U.S. than here in Australia. But I just want to confirm that the battery will work with my Z1P and that there isn't some compatability issue or anything like that? Surely someone has done this before and can confirm success? Thanks, -- John.

January 28th, 2006, 08:01 PM	#2
Colin Pearce Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 99	I bought mine (the 960) used from B&H in New York. No problem at all. I made sure it was the Sony.

January 28th, 2006, 09:35 PM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Be careful where you buy from. This topic has come up before; there seem to be a bunch of counterfeit Sony batteries, sold primarily on eBay. If the price seems too low I'd be suspicious. Check prices from B&H and our other sponsors here: http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/ If you see prices significantly lower than these for Sony batteries then I'd stay away from them...

January 28th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#4
John Hewat Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Posts: 735	Thanks guys, I'm way too paranoid to buy anyhting other than SONY batteries. I almost got fooled by the IMPACT 970 batteries at B&H but luckily realised it was different. Since there are no compatability issues I'll gladly make my purchase! Even with B&H's high shipping costs, the price is still a lot cheaper than buying them locally.

January 28th, 2006, 09:46 PM	#5
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	When I got my Z1 from B&H they were all out of the Sony 970's, so I got one of the Power 2000 equivalents. I also have an real Sony 970 and a 960. The Power 2000 works just the same as the Sony 970, and the camera "thinks" it's an InfoLithium. Other forum members also have had good luck with them. But all things being equal, I also prefer the Sony's. You'll be fine if shopping at B&H. But others have told stories of counterfeit batteries sold cheaply on eBay which are labeled as Sony but don't work properly.