Sony NP-BG1 Type G Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack for Sony W Series, T20, T100, N2, N1, H7 & H9 Digital Cameras Reviews

• Did I Really Need This?

  
  By A1V4VVBQBFXRHC on 2007-05-12
  After buying the Sony DSC-W90 in Black and being used to digital cameras eating up batteries fast, I figured I should get an extra just in case. Then I started using the camera and quickly realized that I can get over 200 shots before needing to recharge the battery. So I really could have gotten by without an extra battery.
  However, Being I do a lot of long rides on my motorcycle and there are times I need that extra power supply, its good that I have it with me. There is nothing worse than seeing that great shot only to discover your battery is dead. Not many things will anger you more than that. So now when I take off on those three or four day trips into the mountains on my motorcycle, I will never have to worry about finding a place to plug in my charger to charge my camera battery. So if you find yourself without the ability to recharge, its a great investment to buy an extra battery. So now that its all said and done, buying an extra battery for my camera was a good idea.
  
  

• Original equipment by Sony

  
  By ABVYGB2TKBO8F on 2006-11-03
  We bought this as a second battery for the Sony W50 digital camera. These batteries, in this camera, last a LONG time. Having a spare allows us to keep one in the external charger and swap quickly when needed. It is an original Sony product so fits and works perfectly.
  
  

• Hold a charge!!!

  
  By A36CLOAPBX3BCN on 2007-05-15
  I'm using this battery on a Sony Cybershot camera and have been extremely pleased. I'm carrying the camera on my belt each day and I'm finding this battery stays charged for weeks. Granted, I don't use the camera all the time but will, periodically, pull the camera out to snap a shot or two or take a short video of something. This battery just keeps going and going. It also recharges in about 4 to 6 hours (depending on how low it is).
  
  I would recommend this to anyone. I bought an extra one simply so I could have an extra battery. For times that I know I'll probably use the camera a lot, I take the extra battery in my pocket (in it's plastic case). Then if I need it during the day, there it is.
  
  

• Must have accessory for your Sony camera !

  
  By A18FVAKYFAKPJG on 2007-08-03
  Just an excellent deal! The LiON battery lasts for sooooo many pictures, but once it's getting low on power - picture taking is over. Don't miss another shot - it's worth every darn penny - it comes with a plastic carry case to toss it in your pocket - NEVER put it in your pocket with coins or keys without the case!!! The battery terminals are exposed and they are all next to each other - easy to short out and wreck your battery.
  
  

• Holds a charge, quick to recharge.

  
  By AN6BR0QC1ARAW on 2007-06-03
  This battery lasts easily for more than 450 images. I don't always use power-saver modes but the battery holds the charge quite long. The recharge time seems quick; I like to have at least two so I am never out of power waiting for the battery to recharge. The additional battery is small and easily carried in a small camera case for on-the-go shooting.
  
  
• Backup Battery
  By A3GAGXCCB9DT55 on 2006-08-26
  This battery was ordered as a backup to the one which came with my new Sony digital camera. The first battery (just like this one) is doing so well that I am sure the quality of the battery is great. I looked long and hard in stores in my area for a duplicate battery and then looked at amazon.com. They had the battery and sent it right away. Good battery...good service from amazon! What more can one ask?
  
  
• Sony NP-BG1 Type G InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery Pack DSC-N1 Digital Camera
  By A2VLQN87K415BD on 2007-03-09
  Had it for over a year. Lasts really long. I use it with sony dsc-w100. I have a spare which I never(!) had to use. I mean one battery lasted always more than what I needed for one day of shooting/filming.
  
  EDIT_1: If used for taking many pictures with long exposure, at night for example, than it would drain a lot faster. But... I think that is due to the camera mechanism...
  
  
• Great product, but why proprietary???
  By A2BEJUDJP06RMI on 2007-01-09
  As with most Sony products, this battery is very reliable, long-lasting and obviously of high quality.
  
  The only real "stick-point" is that it is proprietary that is unique to only Sony products and then only a very few (perhaps only ONE!) models. That drives the cost of the battery way up relative to other batteries.
  
  I recognize that the Lithium Ion technology is more expensive to begin with, but it would seem quite obvious to me that Sony could come up with a more universal battery for use with more of their product lines thereby reducing costs tremendously.
  
  There are aftermarket versions of this battery (e.g., Everyready), sometimes for much less money. But I have not tried them yet only because the one merchant I found on Amazon had such a good, low price relative to all others I found.
  
  Again, excellent product!
  
  
• Sony Battery and Amazon
  By A1B0RU62LHAEIO on 2007-05-14
  I recently ordered a backup battery from Amazon for my Sony camera. The battery works well and is just what I needed. The service I received from Amazon was its usual - outstanding. The price was much better than anywhere else on the web and the shipping was fast. I only wish Sony would have used the same shipping for my camera. I hope that Amazon will never go to using FedEx Smart Post. If that happens, I will be hesitant to buy.
  
  
• Excellent. Fast delivery, got what I bought.
  By A2XZPJNP4ZQPBE on 2007-05-14
  Excellent. Fast delivery, got what I bought.
  
  
• Always good to have extra batteries!
  By A2R5TGI1ZJETUA on 2007-06-30
  This battery is for my Sony DSC-W80 Digital Camera. I always like to have a spare battery, even though my DSC-W80 has fantastic battery life in general. Found this on Amazon at substantial savings from local retail stores.
  
  
• Great battery, great replacement
  By A3TFQT17CV18GO on 2007-07-09
  This is an authentic Sony battery, the same one that ships with your camera. And it works just like the one that came with your camera - same battery life, same amount of time to charge. I've had no problems with my original battery losing charge - it just doesn't have the life of my Nikon's, and so I find I need a second one if i'm out all day with the kids playing.
  
  
• Item did not work. Can't get seller to replace it.
  By AMWD8UTOKGK3V on 2007-10-03
  I received this item while on a month long vacation. It did not work. Within 2 days after receiving it, I called the seller to replace it but they would not do that since I only had the Amazon order number. He told me to call another number but they would never answer my call. I wasted an hour's cell phone time and did not reach them. After returning home all I get now is a message saying they are closed for vacation.
  
  Almost a month has now passed and I am worried they will not replace it because of time. Can you please help me get the battery replaced.
  Thanks
  
  
• Great service
  By A2B3062SLC1VGE on 2006-08-10
  The battery arrived right away, was well packed and it was ready to charge that same day. It is great to have a back up battery and this one is so much better than the rechargeable AAs. The price was great, too!
  
  
• Service is great
  By A2OVNG2A30GUQI on 2006-08-14
  Looked high and low for this battery . No place in my home town had it. Came to Amazon there is was . great price , ordered it and was here in 2 days . You rock Amazon . thanks
  
  
• Sony N1 battery
  By A3BP1QU6WITT8W on 2006-08-19
  This is an original Sony rechargable battery which works for hours and is absolutely great. Highly recommended.
  
  
• As expected
  By A2YXAPAKKQSM7I on 2006-08-23
  I charged the battery and it inmediatly worked, as perfect as I expected from Sony products.
  
  
• battery
  By A26TNYPRAL7WHP on 2006-10-29
  The NP-BG1 type G lith pack had good picture life , but I'd carry a spare if your going to use your cameras movie feature.
  
  
• can't go wrong -- same battery, half the price
  By A26OQ469WYMIV4 on 2007-01-07
  My new camera only takes this battery, so there really wasn't any comparison shopping. Camera came with one battery, and I wanted another to rotate in the charger. Amazon was about 1/2 the price of the local stores for this item -- I kept double checking the item number, cause I couldn't believe the price could be so much less. Ordered it, arrived quickly, and works great. My experince with this led me to make my second electronics purchase on Amazon -- a 50 inch high def TV, which is about $400 less here than CC. We'll see how that goes.
  
  
• NP-BG1 Sony Battery Pack
  By A34II2D3V03MNF on 2007-01-16
  This battery pack was purchased as a backup item for the battery pack that came with the Sony DSC-W30 camera; therfore, it hasn't been used yet. However, the price was considerably lower at Amazon than the price at Sony.
  
  
• Held charge better than expected
  By A37RNPMFLM5ICP on 2007-01-18
  I was warned that the sony camera I purchased would eat batteries. I bought this battery to replace the one that came with the camera. We went sking for 10 days and the battery lasted the whole trip! Worked great!!!
  
  
• ALMOST as a battery should be
  By A2R8ELC5A3I3X3 on 2007-03-08
  generally, the battery is fine. just two simple problems:
  
  1. there's no way to know if it's finished charging. the small light that should act as an indicator is always lit yellow.
  
  2. the battery life is not as long as i expected it to be.
  
  otherwise, it's fine. the charger is small so it's fine to take on trips.
  
  
• Sony NP-BG1 vs Off Brand
  By A1FMRKBJF6FCBU on 2007-04-11
  No competition yet. I searched for a week and only the Sony is available for my DSC-W100 camera. Price range is from $35 shipped to $60 plus shipping. Amazon has it for $35 with shipping. I've seen used from $23, however, buying a used battery is not wise. Sony has a lock on this one. Why the competition hasn't come out with an equivalent yet is beyond me.
  
  
• Very good camera
  By ARPSZJG5DBU2V on 2007-04-21
  Very good camera! This is my 3rd Sony camera. My other two are DSC-V1 and DSC-V3, which are absolutely great; however, I needed something more compact. The menus on the DSC-W100 are easy to use and very similar to my others. The flash refresh rate is very good. Although the manual settings are limited, you have the option to be creative. I do wish that this model had the nightshot and nightframing features of my other camera. Overall, very good camera. Given the price, it's a great value.
  
  
• Works perfectly
  By A1P9LK2245IW4J on 2007-05-13
  There's not much to review about a battery, but it fits my camera (Sony T100 Red - also great) and works just like you'd expect. In my experience, a second, fully charged battery is a necessity for any digital camera. I considered the quick charger, but with 2 batteries, it doesn't seem necessary.
  
  
• Amazon = Excellent
  By ALKMR3FFJSL94 on 2007-05-17
  I purchased my "back-up" battery at a lower price on Amazon than my original costed. I ordered it in the morning, and Amazon shipped it that same day! I received my new battery withing 3 buisiness days without paying for faster service! I HIGHLY recommend using Amazon for anything you are considering buying....at least check it out and compare!
  
  
• Good value for the price
  By A17DXXQ0A549VT on 2007-06-15
  It was cheaper through amazon.com, and they offerred free delivery.
  
  
• Sony is Sony
  By A3QC8Z61AN7TDE on 2007-07-20
  We really needed an extra battery for our camera. We tend to spend long periods of time in areas where there's no electricity. Very good deal.
  
  
• Great product
  By A3466QFC69OLPH on 2007-07-28
  Super Fast Shipping and the battery gives me about 3 hrs of continuous usage. Awesome product
  
  
• NOT COMPATIBLE WITH T200!!!!!!!!
  By A23G3E32L4IAZE on 2007-10-06
  Even though this is listed in the links to the T200, this battery is NOT compatible. IF you have a T 200, you need the NPFD1, $15 more. Sony NPFD1 Rechargeable Battery Pack Never used it so unable to comment on performance. Will write followup as to how amazon responds.
  
  

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