Blindspot Gear NP-FW50 Power Junkie Dummy Battery for Sony Digital Cameras
M**L
Outstanding Power Option for DSLR or Mirrorless Video Rig
Outstanding power source for professional video production. Solid build and light weight. Performs the job of providing power longer and with easy battery changes. We bought this to power cameras (Sony a7Sii, A7, and A6300) with FP-Fxxx batteries. We use the smaller NP-F550, but you can use any battery in the series including the NP-F970. The advantages are; easy battery swap and battery life. There are adapters for virtually any model of DSLR and mirrorless camera. I purchased the adapter for NP-FW50 camera because we use a7 and a6000 series cameras. This is great for any video setup from run and gun to studio on sticks. There are other options out there which are more solidly built, etc. but for the price you can keep a couple of these in reserve in case one stops workIng. the accompanying photo is from a commercial video production. You can see the Power Junkie at the top right of the camera for easy battery change. I went through 1.5 NP-F550. If I had been running the f750 or f970 battery I would not have needed any battery swaps on the 4 hour job.
J**D
It works great, but not a standard
I am very happy with this dummy battery works perfectly, but I wish Blind Spot used the same connector as other industry dummy battery connectors. It is only useable with the blind spot Power Junkie NP-F. Love that unit as well but do not like the use of non standard connector dimensions.
S**S
Do not buy. You do not get what you asked for
I bought this item 2 times! The first time I thought it was just a mistake so I returned it and bought another one and they keep sending me a USBC cable instead of a dummy battery! Not even gonna waste my time to return it I’m just going to order the Andy Cine one
C**Z
Exactly what any Sony A-series user needs
Works like a charm and performs exactly as intended.If I could ask for anything else it would be a coiled cable option. However, it’s a non-issue.
G**N
it worked… for about 3 hours
I have this dummy battery paired with the BlindSpot, worked great out of the box and after a few hours, my camera said the battery is incompatible. it was sitting on a tripod, rigged up, and the NPF battery didnt die before the message appeared.
M**X
INCOMPATIBILITY ISSUES
After a few seconds in my a6300 I am told this battery is incompatible.. I have never used it and cannot get a refund.
L**.
Just works!
Very well made, perfect accompaniment to the Blind Spot Power Junkie
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