Release date? If it is any closer, I can defer my purchase from Taipei for local version. I've waited more than half a year for this. Not sure I can wait any longer.

milkyway by ShutterShuk, on Flickr

5n + baby beercan @ f4
20s FL = 35

thinking to change it lo for sharper lens

Have u tried to charge it for an hour before pluggin it into NEX???  I mean.. just as a simple test, to see if it powers up.

Also, do give the brand and model of the said battery. I think some 3rd party batteries don't work on 5N, but do work on the 1st Gen 5.

Is your battery the NP-FW50?? This number has got to be printed on somewhere on the batt. Can find it??
Also, do check if there are any plastic wrapping/protection still on the battery contact points , or inside the NEX battery compartment itself. Remove any obstructions.

If it is NP-FW50, and the contacts are clean then proceed to these instructions>
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going to Zzz.. good luck man. Otherwise go claim warranty from the shop before your photoshoot.

if that dun work...http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2060458/all.. this might help you...bought 2 piece (third party) and it works great on my C3. some tested on 7 too, and it works...

when i am travelling i have 2 batties with me. one is back up one is in the camera. but ideally i think 3 battery is the best.

1 in the cam, 1 back up , 1 charging.
because charging takes amazingly long time, u might only be able to charge 1 per night. therefore u will always have 2 fully charged batt with u.

Looking for affordable camera bags for my NEX. Recommendations anyone?

ehh... thought you sold your nex 7?

Wherever you get it, don't get conned into buying those pricey UV filters.