31/03/2026 5:27 pm
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I just got the Sony a7C II for my big trip to Japan next Tuesday and I am honestly so lost right now. I was playing with it today and the battery just drained way faster than I thought it would and now I am panicking because I have a whole day of walking around Tokyo planned and I dont want to miss shots. I tried looking things up but it is all so confusing like people are talking about PD and dummy batteries and v-mounts and I literally have no clue what any of that means or if I even need them.
My logic was maybe I can just plug a regular phone charger brick into it while I walk? But then I read online that it might fry the camera or just not charge while it is turned on? I am so confused. I have about $100 left in my budget for this and I need something I can get on Amazon Prime by Monday. I saw some people talking about:
- SmallRig things
- Anker power banks
- buying more official Sony batteries
But the official ones are like 80 bucks each and that seems crazy for just one battery. Is there a way to just keep it plugged into a battery in my pocket? Sorry if this is a totally dumb question I am just really stressed about this trip and dont want to be stuck with a dead camera in the middle of Shibuya. Can I just use a normal USB cable or do I need a special box?
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31/03/2026 5:27 pm
Unfortunately, relying on just the Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery is frustrating because they are overpriced and drain way faster than expected. I had issues with generic dummy batteries too, they can be super unreliable.
- Anker 533 Power Bank PowerCore 30W 10000mAh: Tons of power, though the extra cable is kinda annoying while walking.
- SmallRig NP-FZ100 USB-C Rechargeable Camera Battery: Cheaper and convenient, but not as long-lasting as I hoped. Grab the Anker for peace of mind in Shibuya, it really helps!
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31/03/2026 11:27 pm
Are you shooting 4K video or just stills? That changes how much power you will actually pull. Stick to PD-certified gear to be safe.
- SmallRig NP-FZ100 USB-C Rechargeable Camera Battery has a built-in port.
- Baseus Adaman 65W Power Bank 20000mAh handles power needs easily. Avoid the super cheap cables tho. You need a solid Anker 543 USB-C to USB-C Cable to ensure it actually charges while shooting.
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31/03/2026 11:32 pm
Are you shooting 4K video or just stills? That changes how much power you will actually pull. Stick to PD-certified gear to be safe.
- SmallRig NP-FZ100 USB-C Rechargeable Camera Battery has a built-in port.
- Baseus Adaman 65W Power Bank 20000mAh handles power needs easily. Avoid the super cheap cables tho. You need a solid Anker 543 USB-C to USB-C Cable to ensure it actually charges while shooting.
