Sony has announced the launch of two new camera power supply solutions for cameras using their NP-FZ100 batteries.
The BC-ZD1 battery charger, which charges two NP-FZ100 batteries simultaneously, and the DC-C1 DC coupler, which supplies power directly to the camera body from an external power source.
Both products are already available to order and should start shipping later this month.
The Sony BC-ZD1 dual charger is priced at $119.99 in the US, £120 in the UK and €140 in Europe.
The DC-C1 DC Coupler is prices at $129.99 in the US, £130 in the UK and €150 in Europe.
Sony BC-ZD1 Dual Battery Charger
The BC-ZD1 is a high-speed charger for Sony’s NP-FZ100 batteries. It can simultaneously charge two batteries in approximately 155 minutes when connected to a USB Power Delivery (PD) compatible power supply with 30W or higher output and a USB cable with USB PD support (3A) or higher current.
- Charges two NP-FZ100 batteries simultaneously in approximately 155 minutes when connected to a USB PD compatible power supply
- Equipped with an indicator lamp that shows the battery charging status in 5 stages
- Width approx. 84.5 mm x Height approx. 29.2 mm x Depth approx. 70.0 mm, weight approx. 149g
- With heat dissipation measures plus built-in heat monitoring and control
Check Price & Reviews: BC-ZD1 Dual Battery Charger
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Sony DC-C1 DC Coupler
The DC-C1 DC coupler allows for a stable power supply during long shoots or streaming by providing continuous, reliable power to cameras compatible with NP-FZ100 or NP-FW50 rechargeable battery packs using an external power source such as a USB PD (65 W or more) compatible AC adapter and USB cable with USB PD support (5 A).
- Supplies power directly from an external power source such as a USB PD compatible AC adapter (65 W or more) to a camera body that supports NP-FZ100 or NP-FW50 batteries
- To prevent accidental cable disconnection, the DC-C1 is equipped with the locking screw hole, or an anchor loop can be used to secure the cable to the USB port
- 1.6m cable connects plug-in plate to the power supply assembly for flexible setup during shooting
- Equipped with Power Indicator Lamp that shows the power supply status
- Width approx. 52.0 mm x Height approx. 70.6 mm x Depth approx. 32.0 mm
Check Price & Reviews: Sony DC-C1 DC Coupler
At: B&H Photo | Amazon
Thank you for mentioning this! I have not seen mention on other sites, and it’s better than using two of the one-battery chargers!