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There is some drain but more like 2-3% overnight. Didn't even notice until I read this thread. The camera drains very slowly on its own, and the difference is noticeable. Still keeping the adapter on, though. Yours is probably a bad unit.
Aug 17, 2016 at 11:29 PM
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And all batteries drain slowly, with no connection to any device. I would say 0.5–1.0%/day is to be expected. Joining this thread because this adapter is a very exciting device.
Aug 18, 2016 at 05:32 AM
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No more WATE.. what happened
Fred Miranda wrote:
k-h.a.w wrote
Hi Fred, have you used your WATE yet on the TechArt Pro adapter?I am curious about your take on that.
Somebody pointed out the WATE has internal focusing.
But I don't think it has an FLE.
K-H.
BTW: There are 2 apps. One we can download from the Google, Apple store and it's mainly to update the adapter's firmware.
T
http://www.techartpro.com/LM-EA7Config.apk (Android)
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:12 AM
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Not official test but I think I lost maybe 2 percent overnight. Tonight I'll do a real test.
I'm going after my L bracket with a Dremel this morning. It does actually work now but it's very very close to hitting the adapter. I think I can get to that than I need to extend it down past the adapter for quick release on tripod a little. I got a idea for that.
No animals will be hurt during this process. Lol
I'm going after my L bracket with a Dremel this morning. It does actually work now but it's very very close to hitting the adapter. I think I can get to that than I need to extend it down past the adapter for quick release on tripod a little. I got a idea for that.
No animals will be hurt during this process. Lol
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:52 AM
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GMPhotography wrote:
Not official test but I think I lost maybe 2 percent overnight. Tonight I'll do a real test.
I'm going after my L bracket with a Dremel this morning. It does actually work now but it's very very close to hitting the adapter. I think I can get to that than I need to extend it down past the adapter for quick release on tripod a little. I got a idea for that.
No animals will be hurt during this process. Lol
Guy,
Just make sure you keep all 10 fingers without any damage.
Rich
Not official test but I think I lost maybe 2 percent overnight. Tonight I'll do a real test.
I'm going after my L bracket with a Dremel this morning. It does actually work now but it's very very close to hitting the adapter. I think I can get to that than I need to extend it down past the adapter for quick release on tripod a little. I got a idea for that.
No animals will be hurt during this process. Lol
Guy,
Just make sure you keep all 10 fingers without any damage.
Rich
Aug 18, 2016 at 07:57 AM
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I tested for battery drain and was surprised by the result.
I put a freshly recharged battery on the camera (at 100%)
The adapter had a Leica 90/2.5 on it but I don't think it would matter which lens. This was at 10:30pm last night.
I just checked this morning and the battery was still at 100% after 8:30 hours...
TechArt Pro admitted there is a very small drain but I could not see any...
I put a freshly recharged battery on the camera (at 100%)
The adapter had a Leica 90/2.5 on it but I don't think it would matter which lens. This was at 10:30pm last night.
I just checked this morning and the battery was still at 100% after 8:30 hours...
TechArt Pro admitted there is a very small drain but I could not see any...
Aug 18, 2016 at 08:00 AM
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I wonder how many people would consider a Drexel a photographic tool! 
Aug 18, 2016 at 08:00 AM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
I tested for battery drain and was surprised by the result.
I put a freshly recharged battery on the camera (at 100%)
The adapter had a Leica 90/2.5 on it but I don't think it would matter which lens. This was at 10:30pm last night.
I just checked this morning and the battery was still at 100% after 8:30 hours...
TechArt Pro admitted there is a very small drain but I could not see any...
Great news! I'll do a similar test after I receive mine later today.
I tested for battery drain and was surprised by the result.
I put a freshly recharged battery on the camera (at 100%)
The adapter had a Leica 90/2.5 on it but I don't think it would matter which lens. This was at 10:30pm last night.
I just checked this morning and the battery was still at 100% after 8:30 hours...
TechArt Pro admitted there is a very small drain but I could not see any...
Great news! I'll do a similar test after I receive mine later today.
Aug 18, 2016 at 08:01 AM
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rji2goleez wrote:
I put a freshly recharged battery on the camera (at 100%)
The adapter had a Leica 90/2.5 on it but I don't think it would matter which lens. This was at 10:30pm last night.
I just checked this morning and the battery was still at 100% after 8:30 hours...
TechArt Pro admitted there is a very small drain but I could not see any...Great news! I'll do a similar test after I receive mine later today.
I just did a full firmware update with the adapter attached. (A7RII firmware version 3.3 update)
It took 15 minutes total time and the battery is still at 100%!
Fred Miranda wrote
I tested for battery drain and was surprised by the result.I put a freshly recharged battery on the camera (at 100%)
The adapter had a Leica 90/2.5 on it but I don't think it would matter which lens. This was at 10:30pm last night.
I just checked this morning and the battery was still at 100% after 8:30 hours...
TechArt Pro admitted there is a very small drain but I could not see any...
I just did a full firmware update with the adapter attached. (A7RII firmware version 3.3 update)
It took 15 minutes total time and the battery is still at 100%!
Aug 18, 2016 at 08:36 AM
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No issues on firmware update. Good to hear
Aug 18, 2016 at 08:44 AM
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Do you use this on the A7RII? Listing notes it's for the A7II, and I know there are differences that can impact the utility of L-mounts (batter door etc)
rji2goleez wrote:
What are folks usingI have this one since day one and it does not get in the way of the adapter.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/QR-Quick-Release-Vertical-L-Bracket-L-Plate-for-Sony-a7II-A7-II-ILCE-7M2-Camera-/401150956282?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368I have the same.
rji2goleez wrote:
Fred Miranda wrote
GMPhotography wrote
Here and I'm not happy. My L bracket gets in the way. I have a Sunway photo L bracketWhat are folks using
http://www.ebay.com/itm/QR-Quick-Release-Vertical-L-Bracket-L-Plate-for-Sony-a7II-A7-II-ILCE-7M2-Camera-/401150956282?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
Aug 18, 2016 at 09:23 AM
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It looks like I have a defective unit.
I don't see why it would be draining that much of my battery.
I will be contacting TechArt. Thanks Fred for that info!
Fred Miranda wrote:
I tested for battery drain and was surprised by the result.
I put a freshly recharged battery on the camera (at 100%)
The adapter had a Leica 90/2.5 on it but I don't think it would matter which lens. This was at 10:30pm last night.
I just checked this morning and the battery was still at 100% after 8:30 hours...
TechArt Pro admitted there is a very small drain but I could not see any...
I don't see why it would be draining that much of my battery.
I will be contacting TechArt. Thanks Fred for that info!
Fred Miranda wrote:
I tested for battery drain and was surprised by the result.
I put a freshly recharged battery on the camera (at 100%)
The adapter had a Leica 90/2.5 on it but I don't think it would matter which lens. This was at 10:30pm last night.
I just checked this morning and the battery was still at 100% after 8:30 hours...
TechArt Pro admitted there is a very small drain but I could not see any...
Aug 18, 2016 at 09:31 AM
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Actually, mine is a NW-A7M2 (engraved on the front) which may be Neewer L-Bracket. See here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neewer-Quick-Release-Vertical-L-Bracket-Plate-LB-A7M2-for-Sony-a7II-A7-II-USA-/272311371631
Can't beat the price.
Can't beat the price.
Aug 18, 2016 at 09:44 AM
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Fixed the Sunway L bracket.
I put a rubber gasket flat in between the plate and camera and that extended it down enough for the tripod to catch the grooves . Than on the front of the plate I did grind it down enough to put adapter on and off without any rubbing.
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I put a rubber gasket flat in between the plate and camera and that extended it down enough for the tripod to catch the grooves . Than on the front of the plate I did grind it down enough to put adapter on and off without any rubbing.
Edited on Aug 18, 2016 at 09:55 AM · View previous versions
Aug 18, 2016 at 09:47 AM
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rji2goleez wrote:
Actually, mine is a NW-A7M2 (engraved on the front) which may be Neewer L-Bracket. See here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neewer-Quick-Release-Vertical-L-Bracket-Plate-LB-A7M2-for-Sony-a7II-A7-II-USA-/272311371631
Can't beat the price.
I think they all come from the same factory.
Mine is identical to the Neewer.
Actually, mine is a NW-A7M2 (engraved on the front) which may be Neewer L-Bracket. See here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neewer-Quick-Release-Vertical-L-Bracket-Plate-LB-A7M2-for-Sony-a7II-A7-II-USA-/272311371631
Can't beat the price.
I think they all come from the same factory.
Mine is identical to the Neewer.
Aug 18, 2016 at 09:48 AM
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GMPhotography wrote:
Fixed the Sunway L bracket.
I put a rubber gasket flat in between the plate and camera and that extended it down enough for the tripod to catch the grooves . Than on the front of the plate I did grind it down enough to put adapter on and off without any rubbing.
Good to know because I have the Sunway bracket as well. Very well-built.
Fixed the Sunway L bracket.
I put a rubber gasket flat in between the plate and camera and that extended it down enough for the tripod to catch the grooves . Than on the front of the plate I did grind it down enough to put adapter on and off without any rubbing.
Good to know because I have the Sunway bracket as well. Very well-built.
Aug 18, 2016 at 09:49 AM
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rji2goleez wrote:
Actually, mine is a NW-A7M2 (engraved on the front) which may be Neewer L-Bracket. See here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neewer-Quick-Release-Vertical-L-Bracket-Plate-LB-A7M2-for-Sony-a7II-A7-II-USA-/272311371631
Can't beat the price.
Just to be sure, that works (can access battery and card doors) on an A7RII?
And doesn't interfere with the tech art as well?
Actually, mine is a NW-A7M2 (engraved on the front) which may be Neewer L-Bracket. See here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neewer-Quick-Release-Vertical-L-Bracket-Plate-LB-A7M2-for-Sony-a7II-A7-II-USA-/272311371631
Can't beat the price.
Just to be sure, that works (can access battery and card doors) on an A7RII?
And doesn't interfere with the tech art as well?
Aug 18, 2016 at 10:10 AM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
I put a rubber gasket flat in between the plate and camera and that extended it down enough for the tripod to catch the grooves . Than on the front of the plate I did grind it down enough to put adapter on and off without any rubbing.Good to know because I have the Sunway bracket as well. Very well-built.
Yea going to Ace hardware get a nicer rubber gasket later today. Like 1/8th thick
Fred just need to grind down the front a little.
GMPhotography wrote
Fixed the Sunway L bracket.I put a rubber gasket flat in between the plate and camera and that extended it down enough for the tripod to catch the grooves . Than on the front of the plate I did grind it down enough to put adapter on and off without any rubbing.
Yea going to Ace hardware get a nicer rubber gasket later today. Like 1/8th thick
Fred just need to grind down the front a little.
Aug 18, 2016 at 10:17 AM
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mark1958 wrote:
No more WATE.. what happened
I am curious about your take on that.
Somebody pointed out the WATE has internal focusing.
But I don't think it has an FLE.
K-H.Sorry, I no longer have the WATE.
BTW: There are 2 apps. One we can download from the Google, Apple store and it's mainly to update the adapter's firmware.
T
http://www.techartpro.com/LM-EA7Config.apk (Android)
I'd like to know too!
No more WATE.. what happened
Fred Miranda wrote
k-h.a.w wrote
Hi Fred, have you used your WATE yet on the TechArt Pro adapter?I am curious about your take on that.
Somebody pointed out the WATE has internal focusing.
But I don't think it has an FLE.
K-H.
BTW: There are 2 apps. One we can download from the Google, Apple store and it's mainly to update the adapter's firmware.
T
http://www.techartpro.com/LM-EA7Config.apk (Android)
I'd like to know too!
Aug 18, 2016 at 10:52 AM