V-Mount Batteries

[Tom Chase]

I think there may have been a post about these before in the past, but I can't seem to find it.

I am curious if anyone has tried this brand? Power-U 130WH V-Mount x2 for $340 seems a little to good to be true

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321223721527?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Any feed back would be great!


Tommy

 

[Akin A]

Here is the thread:
http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?102628-Another-Cheap-battery-alternative

And yes, I use 4x Power-U 190Wh for my camera and Westcott Flex LEDs. That thread is a great read for details.

 

[Tom Chase]

Thanks - have you had any issues?

 

[Akin A]

No issues, but most of my shooting has been indoors in studio. I have teseted all 4 though for full cycles and the 190Wh batteries last about 3 hours powering just the cam and 5" LCD.
The Power indicators on the battery are NOT accurate though. And they take about 8.5 hours to fully charge.
I'm happy with them though. I paid about $230/each for the 190Wh Power-U

 

[Tom Chase]

Akin, are the 190Whr TSA friendly? I've been looking at the 130's because I know for sure I can get them through TSA.

 

[Akin A]

I haven't tried flying with mine, but the ebay sellers from China will often label the batteries with a lower Wh to make sure it gets to you without issues. Some people choose to leave those labels on.