Involvement:General (knows how to use it) - Ownership:1 day to 1 week Pros:This compact charger for specific cameras in Sony's Cybershot line is compact, sturdy, and does a great job quickly charging the Sony NP-BG1 batteries. With its retractable (or "fold-out") rear plugs, it transports easily, there's no cord to store. Cons:None to... Read more

Involvement:General (knows how to use it) - Ownership:more than 1 month Pros:The charger worked very well and the led really show when the battery is charged. The charger doesn't heat up to abnormal temperatures and the plug seats firmly into the outlet. BG1 battery fits in the charger nicely. Cons:The device itself is very fragile. Its housing... Read more

Involvement:General (knows how to use it) - Ownership:more than 1 month Pros:It's compact, and cheap compared to an original Sony, It charges the BG-1 and FG-1 batteries properly....sometimes. Read below. Cons:On my travels (20 degC), I found both my orignal Sony BG-1 and a Pisen FG-1 batteries went flat prematurely. I noticed the night before t... Read more

Involvement:Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership:more than 1 month Pros:-very compact compare to the original charger -charging my battery flawlessly -the price is very low compare to the original charger -fully compatible with my battery Cons:dont have any cons yet. very happy with the charger OtherThoughts:this charger is slim a... Read more

Involvement:Novice (still getting used to it) - Ownership:less than 1 day Pros:the devise is small, which is practical when traveling, and it has a good price. Cons:Doesn't have a EU socket. Instead, it has a US flat socket. It will work for both voltages, but you have to order the "Flat to Round Converter" if you want it to work in Eu... Read more

Involvement:General (knows how to use it) - Ownership:more than 1 month Pros:- Far cheaper than the original/real/oem Sony charger. - Worked with original Sony battery as well as sku 17443, the FG1 replacement battery by Pisen. Cons:- Felt a little cheap, broke easily by accidentally inserting a battery backwards. OtherThoughts:- Be gentle with... Read more

Involvement:Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership:more than 1 month Pros:- Price! The original charger costs here (Israel) about $30. - Does it job, charges the battery. The LED changes color when it's done charging. - Easy to carry, the AC plug folds nicely into the case itself. Cons:- The build quality could be better, but it's d... Read more

Involvement:Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership:1 week to 1 month Pros:- Fully charges BG1 battery - Foldable parallel socket connectors - Decent build quality for a 3rd party - BG1 battery slots in nicely Cons:- Packaging was ruined - Pricing can be more attractive OtherThoughts:Despite the ruined package, this 3rd party product... Read more

Involvement:General (knows how to use it) - Ownership:more than 1 month Pros:It fully charges the BG1 battery for your sony cameras. Easy to use and you can flip the two metal connectors into the plastic for easy travel. Feels solid and works perfectly. Comes in a box not sure if that is important. Cons:It is hard fitting the BG1 battery in the... Read more