Rattling V-lock Batteries

[Liam Murphy]

Hi,

Does anyone else's third party batteries rattle around on the backplate? Any fixes other that duct tape?

I understand that I'll never get a perfect fit but its going to drive me insane!

Its a Red Scarlet X - Camtree Hunt Quickback - Hypercore 98

Cheers!

 

[jordan levy]

its most likely the cam tree quick back, almost everything they do is slightly imperfect.

 

[Liam Murphy]

Thanks Jordan!

What if I upgrade slightly to the Wooden Camera quick back with Hypercore 98?

Anyone have this set up?

 

[Brendan H. Banks]

Thanks Jordan!

What if I upgrade slightly to the Wooden Camera quick back with Hypercore 98?

Anyone have this set up?

I use the Wooden Camera Blueshape version and it's the tightest v-mount plate I've ever used. Strong materials for sure and I highly recommend it. First week or so of shooting you are going to want to make sure it's locked down all the way. It's a bit stiff at the beginning but then finds itself in a solid place shortly after.

 

[Liam Murphy]

I use the Wooden Camera Blueshape version and it's the tightest v-mount plate I've ever used. Strong materials for sure and I highly recommend it. First week or so of shooting you are going to want to make sure it's locked down all the way. It's a bit stiff at the beginning but then finds itself in a solid place shortly after.

Awesome! Thanks for the advice, I'll check out the RRP on one now...

 

[Marcus Friedlander]

If it's not too late, I would consider switching to a Gold Mount battery and battery plate solution. It'll be slightly more expensive than a comprobable V-Mount setup, but the Gold Mount is mechanically much stronger. You won't ever run into a rattling situation unless your battery plate isn't properly connected to the camera.

 

[Liam Murphy]

Thanks for the advice Marcus! But I've just purchased a second Hypercore, so I guess i'll be changing the plate to try and resolve the rattling