Sony BCQZ1 Z-Series Battery Charger, Black

I wish this was a little bit cheaper but it is an amazing product! It was the right size. The battery life is great and charges pretty quickly. Overall it was a great value buy.

Works well and fits my Sony camera batteries perfectly It’s a good replacement.

I recently got the Sony BCQZ1 Z-Series Battery Charger in Black, and I couldn't be happier with it. The charging speed is impressive, getting my batteries ready to go in no time, which is a huge plus for my busy schedule.I really appreciate that this charger is an original Sony product. I've heard that using third-party chargers can sometimes shorten battery life, so it's reassuring to have something designed specifically for my batteries.Yes, it's on the pricier side, but you really do pay for the quality and peace of mind. It's a solid investment for anyone who values reliability and efficiency in their charging gear.

You get what you pay for and why cheap out on a charger when you have a really great camera. Works as you would expect from Sony OEM. Is it essential? No, if you don't mind charging the battery while it's in the camera. I like an external charger, JUST IN CASE some charging issue occurs in the Battery (also OEM) and damages the camera...not likely an issue.

I have a total of 5 camera batteries that must be charged quickly, therefore I need a reliable charges.

The charger works great though it is too expensive for what it is for sure, but didn't want to chance expensive batteries and cameras to save $50 on a cheap knock-off either. It's a shame this come with a 6 foot AC power cord, which is absurd if you travel with it in your bag. Real PITA. I ordered a little adapter for like $6 that pushes in snug (see pic) and then I can travel a LOT lighter and it just plugs into the wall or a power strip. The one I ordered was the "Nema 1-15P to C7 Right Angle AC Power Adapter,US IEC 320 C7 2-pin AC Power Adapter (1-15p to C7)" one here on Amazon, they have all types.

I was making do all last year just charging in the camera. That works fine and is actually quite handy so long as you're not in a hurry.This charger is a little bit nicer than the chargers they used to include for free. It uses a power cord which is handy to prevent congestion on a power strip. It also has a 3-segment readout which will tell you at a glance roughly how full your battery is. That is definitely an improvement over the simpler charge/full indicators on the basic units. Not necessarily an $88 improvement, hence my low score for value.What I'm really paying for is reliability. After having aftermarket chargers crap out and aftermarket batteries physically swell up, I decided to pay the premium and stick with genuine OEM for my camera power needs. If this charger does its job for the life of my cameras with no issues (the way the old free ones did) I will get over the sticker shock.Speed is another plus worth mentioning. Approximately 2 1/2 hours from empty - that's faster than I can exhaust a fresh second battery.

Works as expected.