3rd party NP-F770 Batteries for 7Q?

[Gene Sung]

According to B&H's website, the Sony NP-F770 battery has been discontinued. This middle size seems good for the 7Q.

I was wondering if anyone can recommend any good 3rd party NP-F770 batteries? I'm a bit paranoid to use 3rd party batteries on my equipment, but since that size has been discontinued it eliminates the official version. With that said, is it SAFE to use 3rd party batteries on expensive stuff like the 7Q?

These Synergy Digital NP-F770 got good ratings, but most people seem to use them for their lights. Anyone use this (or another 3rd party brand) with actually recording devices (cameras or recorders)?

http://www.amazon.com/Capacity-NP-F...cement/dp/B006CV7J6E/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Thanks for any advice.

 

[olof]

According to B&H's website, the Sony NP-F770 battery has been discontinued. This middle size seems good for the 7Q.

I was wondering if anyone can recommend any good 3rd party NP-F770 batteries? I'm a bit paranoid to use 3rd party batteries on my equipment, but since that size has been discontinued it eliminates the official version. With that said, is it SAFE to use 3rd party batteries on expensive stuff like the 7Q?

These Synergy Digital NP-F770 got good ratings, but most people seem to use them for their lights. Anyone use this (or another 3rd party brand) with actually recording devices (cameras or recorders)?

http://www.amazon.com/Capacity-NP-F...cement/dp/B006CV7J6E/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Thanks for any advice.

I like these batteries, Swit S-8972 is a 7.2V, 47Wh.

They also have a tap for power and have a 1 year warranty, much better than Sony. They will power the 700 and an EVF at the same time. I have never had one fail and I have had 2 Sonys wear out. This is what I replace them with. perfect size.

We sell them at our WEBstore but they are available from Alex Dolgin and many other suppliers as well.

http://www.westsideavstore.com/index.php?p=product&id=67