Kastar
Kastar AC Wall Charger for Sony NP-FM500H BC-VM10
Compact AC wall charger with foldable plug powers Sony NP-FM500H batteries at 8.4 V 600 mA and shows charge status via LED indicators
- TypeCharger
- Pack1 Charger
- ChemicalNoMEM Li-Ion
- CapacityNo Battery
- Dimensions3*2*1 Inch
- FeaturesFoldable Flat Plug
- Foldable flat plug for compact storage
- Wide 100–240 V input suits global mains
- 4 V 600 mA output charges NP-FM500H cells
- Red and green LEDs show charge status
- Replaces Sony BC-VM10 and AC-SQ950 chargers
Kastar AC Wall Charger for Sony NP-FM500H
This Kastar AC wall charger replaces the Sony BC-VM10 and AC-SQ950 units. It accepts the Sony NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery used in a long list of Alpha DSLR and SLT bodies from the A200 through the A900 and the SLT-A57 to SLT-A77 II series. The foldable flat plug makes it compact for travel bags. Photographers who need a spare or replacement mains charger for these batteries will find it fits the same power socket.
Charging behaviour under sustained use
The charger operates from 100 to 240 volts AC at 50 or 60 hertz and delivers 8.4 volts DC at 600 milliamps. A red LED shows charging in progress and a green LED signals standby or full charge. Because the output current is fixed at 600 mA, the unit maintains a steady trickle rather than a rapid burst, so a depleted NP-FM500H will take several hours to reach the green indication. Users who need multiple batteries ready for a full day of shooting should plan charging cycles accordingly.
Installation and common issues
Simply unfold the flat pins, plug the unit into a mains socket and slide the battery into the moulded cradle until it clicks. No cables or external power bricks are required. The most frequent problem is inserting the battery backwards; the contacts only align one way. Travellers should verify that the local mains voltage falls within the 100 to 240 volt range, although this covers most countries. The compact 3 by 2 by 1 inch case leaves little room for debris, so keep the contacts clean.
Highlights
- Foldable flat plug for compact storage
- Wide 100–240 V input suits global mains
- 4 V 600 mA output charges NP-FM500H cells
- Red and green LEDs show charge status
- Replaces Sony BC-VM10 and AC-SQ950 chargers
Specifications
| Brand | Kastar |
|---|---|
| Model | NP-FM500H |
| Part Number | NOCAR-0B-FM500H-K |
| Type | Charger |
| Pack | 1 Charger |
| Chemical | NoMEM Li-Ion |
| Capacity | No Battery |
| Dimensions | 3*2*1 Inch |
| Features | Foldable Flat Plug |
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Questions about this item
Does the Kastar charger run hot or draw much power when left plugged in all day?
It draws 100 to 240 V AC at 50 to 60 Hz and outputs 8.4 V at 600 mA, so continuous use produces only modest warmth.
Which battery must I already own for this Kastar unit to work?
It charges Sony NP-FM500H lithium-ion packs used in Alpha models from the A200 through the A99 II.
Will this Kastar charger power my older Sony Alpha 700 or A900 bodies directly?
No — it only charges the NP-FM500H battery; the camera itself must be powered by that battery once charged.
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