Sony Launches Two New Camera Power Supply Solutions to Meet Creator Needs

Sony has officially announced the launch of two new camera power supply solutions for the Alpha series, a part of Cinema Line cameras using NP-FZ100 battery to meet the growing needs of creators: the BC-ZD1 battery charger which charges two batteries simultaneously and the DC-C1 DC coupler that supplies power directly to the camera body from an external power source.  

The BC-ZD1 is a high-speed charger for Sony’s high-capacity NP-FZ100 batteries. It can simultaneously charge two batteries in approximately 155 minutes (full charge) when connected to a USB Power Delivery (PD) compatible power supply with 30W or higher output and a USB cable with USB PD support (3 A) or higher current.

The DC-C1 DC coupler provides 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), allowing for a stable power supply during long shoots or streaming.

By expanding its range of power solutions, including genuine battery products, Sony aims to enable extended photo and video shooting, contributing to a more efficient workflow for creators.

BC-ZD1 Main Features

• Charges two NP-FZ100 batteries simultaneously and fast when connected to a USB PD compatible power supply¹
• Two NP-FZ100 batteries can be quickly charged in approximately 155 minutes² (fully charged³)
• Equipped with an indicator lamp that shows the battery charging status in 5 stages
• Compact size for easy portability: Width approx. 84.5 mm x Height approx. 29.2 mm x Depth approx. 70.0 mm, weight approx. 149g
• For safely charging two NP-FZ100 batteries simultaneously and fast, with ample heat dissipation measures plus heat monitoring and control built in

DC-C1 Main Features

• DC coupler⁴ 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
• 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  
• 1.6 m 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
• Compact and lightweight design for easy portability: the power supply assembly size Width approx. 52.0 mm x Height approx. 70.6 mm x Depth approx. 32.0 mm

Availability

The DC-C1 and BC-ZD1 will be available in South Africa from November 2024.

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