A:AnswerI bought a CX900 open box and it was the camera only. It was the stores display camera. Heck of deal though. Had to buy a battery and charger but I still saved 100's of dollars.
A:AnswerHi. Check, Here are the supported batteries for your DCR-DVD403:
- NP-FP70
- NP-FP90
Using unsupported accessory is not recommended. For more information about your unit, please check out the link below.
https://docs.sony.com/release//specs/DCRDVD403_mksp.pdf. Dave
A:AnswerA rechargeable battery will slowly discharge over time even without being used. If you plan on storing the camera for extended periods of time I would suggest to fully discharge the battery. When you know you will be using the camcorder, charge the battery the night before. That way you will know for certain you have a fully charged battery.
A:AnswerIs it just 'not recommended' to protect the profits of the corporation, or will it physically or electrically not work, or work with reduced capability?
I was willing to pay the premium for an OEM replacement. Sony has discontinued all but the smallest OEM batteries for this unit (the HDR-SR11/12) which was a top-of-the-line unit a few short years ago. Sony has now left me with potentially sketchy third-party alternatives...
I am now MUCH LESS likely to pay the premium to buy a Sony product in the future, just to be orphaned like that again. 'Fool me twice...' as the saying goes.
Beware all Sony buyers, this will happen to YOU someday too.
A:AnswerAccording to this: http://store.sony.com/-cms-page.sony.di.battery.compatibility, and the retail packaging, which has the "H Series" logo, might be worth trying.