silvergetz
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It makes no sense to me that it can hold charge at 100% for 5 days then out of sudden discharge to nil, without using it. Makes me wonder whether the camera is really turned off at off position.
Faulty Battery for NEX5?
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One thing I noticed is that when the battery is fresh out of the charger, the indicator will show it as 100% for a long time (even with constant use), and then the moment it drops to 99%, the battery depletes much faster, maybe 1% drop every other minute of use.
Getting the "quick discharge" occasionally. Some nights it happens and some nights it doesn't. Battery has been through at least 10 complete charge cycles now.
So maybe the software isn't reading the battery charge accurately, but still, that doesn't explain why the battery will deplete by more than 20% overnight while in "off" mode.
Getting the "quick discharge" occasionally. Some nights it happens and some nights it doesn't. Battery has been through at least 10 complete charge cycles now.
So maybe the software isn't reading the battery charge accurately, but still, that doesn't explain why the battery will deplete by more than 20% overnight while in "off" mode.
Galdor
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Just bring it back to Sony to see what they say then.
Please kindly give us an update as well. Hopefully it's not something serious.
Your assumption and logic is based on the battery being removed from the body. The issue is when the battery is in the body. It's not a battery design issue, please try to use some common sense.
.................. that's 1/10 the price of the kit set ............. :bigeyes:
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airconvent
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Btw, what's the price of a replacement battery for NEX5?
I think its more important to know that the LCD screen is clearly viewable even in bright sunlight similar the pentax DSLR optical viewfinder
Initially i set the brightness to lowest setting and it was not visible. After I reset it to auto, it adjusted the brightness according to ambient light and I could see it even with sunglasses on! BTW, I also have the same battery leakage problem. left it standing for 2-3 days and the battery is dead! There is a latest firmware Ver 1.02 that indicates "reduced power consumption when power is off". I wonder if it will solve the problem.
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hey guys, ive checked the updates, seems like sony is admitting that there is a firmware problem, reduce power consumption eh, really makes me wonder.....
http://www.dpreview.com/news/1007/10070101sonynexfirmwware.asp
http://www.dpreview.com/news/1007/10070101sonynexfirmwware.asp
I think its more important to know that the LCD screen is clearly viewable even in bright sunlight similar the pentax DSLR optical viewfinder
BTW, I also have the same battery leakage problem. left it standing for 2-3 days and the battery is dead! There is a latest firmware Ver 1.02 that indicates "reduced power consumption when power is off". I wonder if it will solve the problem.
Hope it solves the leakage problem
give us an update yah
ragnarok95
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Quick update on this, even tot i sold off my Nex 5 less than 2 days of usage.
Battery leakage not found on my set. Battery able to hold. Inbetween 4 to 5 hrs, battery level still the same.
My advise is...switch LCD brightness to lowest and off all features you are not using.
Battery leakage not found on my set. Battery able to hold. Inbetween 4 to 5 hrs, battery level still the same.
My advise is...switch LCD brightness to lowest and off all features you are not using.
silvergetz
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Yes that's what I'm talking about, the battery being removed from the body. I am replying to Henry regarding the protective plate that comes with some batteries. I did not say the battery design is wrong. U have a problem with me dude?
Can you provide an answer as to why the battery can hold charge at 100% for a few days then read depleted the next day without using? Assuming the battery reader is accurate. Ur higher than normal common senses, I assume, will be greatly appreciated by the rest of us here.
And don't tell me to bring back to sony for check. I'm more interested in finding the course than solution.
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When you say "Battery design issue" then it means something is wrong. Ergo, you did say it is wrong.
That's a big assumption, and exactly what the firmware seems to resolve.
The cause? Of course you need to find the cause, without a cause we cannot find a solution. But it seems that Sony may have found the cause and issues a solution already. since they have a full understanding of their products, they are in a better position to determine the cause than we are.
ragnarok95
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Hi, prior to updating firmware to ver02, if camera is left wihout the battery for (say) 1-4 days, it appears that this affects the accuracy of the time/date settings. Ver02 is stated to decrease the
power drain when camera is in the off position. Does this affect the accuracy of the time/date settings if the battery is not left inside the camera for between 1-4 days.
power drain when camera is in the off position. Does this affect the accuracy of the time/date settings if the battery is not left inside the camera for between 1-4 days.
I don't have the Nex so can only give advice on the nature of li-ion batteries which Sony's batteries are made of.
a) There is no such thing as quick charge like your house batteries. The Sony charger you use has all the monitoring to charge the battery safely and without overheating. The charger uses a constant voltage until it reaches to predetermined level. It switches next to constant current until the desired voltage is reached. Technology even cheaply made chinaman chargers are capable of making safely.
b) You cannot recondition your battery by draining to the bottom and charging back in full. Your battery life will be shortened if it goes below 3 volts. So always recharge. (See next)
c) If you are not using the camera for a long tme, it is not a good idea to leave the battery in full charge as this also shorten its life. Leave it around 3.7 volts.
d). On the other hand, just heck care and buy new batteries unless Sony discontinue the whole line which is Sony corporate philosophy. If taken care, they last 2 years with 20% loss in capacity on normal use.
e) Those with multi-meter can test voltage by sticking the probe on the battery terminals. Look for (+) and (-).
f) Take out your battery. Test voltage. Do not put back into the camera. Test again a few days later. If it self discharge then the battery is faulty. Buy new one.
g). Do the in-camera test. Charge full, Measure (it should be about 4.1 volts. Make sure the camera is turn off or in sleep mode. If it self discharge to below 3 volts then your camera is faulty. Argue with Sony tech and don't let them sian you.
h). Don't drop your battery especially Sony ones which is very fragile. If dropped, check for cracks. Cracked batteries can catch fire.
i). Read the capacity, The smaller and lighter, the lower the run-time. LCD display consume batteries. So don't waste precious juice using LCD for slide shows. Don't waste your time focusing like watching paint dry. Rabbit ears or V signs from your subjects will shorten your battery life considerably.
a) There is no such thing as quick charge like your house batteries. The Sony charger you use has all the monitoring to charge the battery safely and without overheating. The charger uses a constant voltage until it reaches to predetermined level. It switches next to constant current until the desired voltage is reached. Technology even cheaply made chinaman chargers are capable of making safely.
b) You cannot recondition your battery by draining to the bottom and charging back in full. Your battery life will be shortened if it goes below 3 volts. So always recharge. (See next)
c) If you are not using the camera for a long tme, it is not a good idea to leave the battery in full charge as this also shorten its life. Leave it around 3.7 volts.
d). On the other hand, just heck care and buy new batteries unless Sony discontinue the whole line which is Sony corporate philosophy. If taken care, they last 2 years with 20% loss in capacity on normal use.
e) Those with multi-meter can test voltage by sticking the probe on the battery terminals. Look for (+) and (-).
f) Take out your battery. Test voltage. Do not put back into the camera. Test again a few days later. If it self discharge then the battery is faulty. Buy new one.
g). Do the in-camera test. Charge full, Measure (it should be about 4.1 volts. Make sure the camera is turn off or in sleep mode. If it self discharge to below 3 volts then your camera is faulty. Argue with Sony tech and don't let them sian you.
h). Don't drop your battery especially Sony ones which is very fragile. If dropped, check for cracks. Cracked batteries can catch fire.
i). Read the capacity, The smaller and lighter, the lower the run-time. LCD display consume batteries. So don't waste precious juice using LCD for slide shows. Don't waste your time focusing like watching paint dry. Rabbit ears or V signs from your subjects will shorten your battery life considerably.
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