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Bootneck3 · Jun 17, 2012, 2:22 AM

I have two cameras, the A550 and the A33.

The battery in the 550 is excellent and any discharge when not in use is negligable.

The A33 however is a disaster. It may take a reasonable amount of photos as reported but too quickly flattens.

When not in use, there is still a steady discharge and if I haven't used it for a while (couple of weeks) the battery is in need of a charge having fallen well below 50%. The camera is always turned off when not in use..

I am losing patience and although I like the A33, I feel it is time for it to go.

Is this normal for this type of camera perhaps I call it a day with the A33 and stick to the A550 until my lotto numbers come up

This has caused me over a period to have 3 spares, all Sony.

Is this a common experience with the SLT camera and are the newer ones any better

Marawder · Jun 17, 2012, 7:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bootneck3

II feel it is time for it to go.

Good decision.

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Originally Posted by Bootneck3

Is this a common experience with the SLT camera...

Yes.

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Originally Posted by Bootneck3

...are the newer ones any better.

Yes.

TCav · Jun 17, 2012, 8:28 AM

The A33 (and the A35, A37, and A55) use the same battery as the NEX series of cameras. The new A57, as well as the A65 and A77 use the same battery as the A550 you've got now.

Bootneck3 · Jun 17, 2012, 8:08 PM

Thanks Marawder and TCav for excellent quick replies.

It looks like it is a battery problem then, not really the camera.

doctorxring · Jun 18, 2012, 11:11 PM

I sold my A33, which I enjoyed a lot. Never noticed an overt battery drain problem with it though.

Bought an A57 to replace it. Muy bueno. No regrets. A solid upgrade.

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Jun 17, 2012, 2:22 AM	#1
Bootneck3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockingham Western Australia Posts: 592	Battery life I have two cameras, the A550 and the A33. The battery in the 550 is excellent and any discharge when not in use is negligable. The A33 however is a disaster. It may take a reasonable amount of photos as reported but too quickly flattens. When not in use, there is still a steady discharge and if I haven't used it for a while (couple of weeks) the battery is in need of a charge having fallen well below 50%. The camera is always turned off when not in use.. I am losing patience and although I like the A33, I feel it is time for it to go. Is this normal for this type of camera perhaps I call it a day with the A33 and stick to the A550 until my lotto numbers come up This has caused me over a period to have 3 spares, all Sony. Is this a common experience with the SLT camera and are the newer ones any better

Jun 17, 2012, 8:28 AM	#3
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 13,826	The A33 (and the A35, A37, and A55) use the same battery as the NEX series of cameras. The new A57, as well as the A65 and A77 use the same battery as the A550 you've got now. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. "One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - Tex Johnston, Boeing 707 test pilot.

Jun 17, 2012, 8:08 PM	#4
Bootneck3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockingham Western Australia Posts: 592	Batter Life Thanks Marawder and TCav for excellent quick replies. It looks like it is a battery problem then, not really the camera.

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Jun 18, 2012, 11:11 PM	#5
doctorxring Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 12	I sold my A33, which I enjoyed a lot. Never noticed an overt battery drain problem with it though. Bought an A57 to replace it. Muy bueno. No regrets. A solid upgrade. .