What is the lightest V-mount Battery.

[dean lee]

Hey Guys,

I was a SLR shooter.. well still am, and I use a steadicam Pilot a lot. I need to know what is the lightest battery out there.. I don't need super run times and this battery would be just dedicated to steadicam work. 20-30min is good enough.

PS. I dont own a sidehandle therefore redvolts are not an option right now.

Thanks
Dean

 

[Maik Müller]

But thats exactly the most lightweight and DSLR-like option you have, a sidehandle with a REDVOLT, which currently runs for 32-36min (powersaving-modes disabled).
Just saying, you should consider it, really. And not just because it can hold a battery.

 

[dean lee]

I know I know.... I just don't feel like buying a side handle, 2 redvolts + chargers just so I can mount on my steadicam... if that was the case I might as well just sell the Pilot and look for a old Flyer / Scout. Right now (havent tried) I am pretty sure I am at the way upper limits of what the Pilot arm can carry and I like the flexibility of positioning my weights for the shot I need to get.

Is there any v-mount batteries that are 1lb or less?

 

[Jason Ano]

If this helps, I have an 89Wh V-mount in the sale forum and it's 1.9lbs.

 

[Brian Merlen]

def third party is your most light weight option

 

[dean lee]

I'm wondering if there were any vmount batteries that were like 30Wh super thin and under 1lb.

 

[Tiana Hall]

Could you use this http://www.red.com/store/products/battery-belt-clip-dsmc and put the battery off the camera on your belt.

 

[Matthew B]

I love my Switronix LP 95s, they are under 2lbs and I get about 1hr 45min out of them.

 

[dean lee]

I'm not sure how feasible it would be to have a cord connected to with a steadicam.. it think if its basic movement it should be okay but the cord worries me.

I am actually using the same Swit 95s.. they are great and some what cheap.

I was hoping someone knew about a 30 or 45 battery thats under 1lb or close to it.

 

[Steven Chill]

I got a set of MG1 95wH batteries and they are light and small. I think they are the smallest V-mount batteries on the market except REDVOLTS.

 

[Martin Weiss]

95Wh/1.5lbs http://www.globalmediapro.com/dp/A2...HW-R-Lithium-ion-Battery-95WH-for-Red-Camera/
Even lighter, but you won't get battery info in the display: 65Wh/1.1 lbs http://www.globalmediapro.com/dp/A01F18/Globalmediapro-Li65S-Lithium-ion-Battery-65WH/

Lighter than that, I'd really consider the Redvolts, with the side handle.

 

[Steven Chill]

I weighted my set (95wH) and I'm getting 1.47 - not much difference, tad lighter and you will get % info on your monitor.

http://www.mg1concepts.com/bv100.html

 

[Christopher Barrett]

I love my Switronix 95 Wh batteries also. If you need to go lighter, you might consider RedVolts and the Dual Batt Module. But hell, I doubt that is much lighter than a the sub-2lbs of the 95Wh + back plate.

 

[dean lee]

Thanks for the reply guys. I think we have a winner with the Globalmedia 65W. My only thing with global media is that you have to go to your bank and wire them money, so lame.

 

[dean lee]

Actaully.. is anyone using these??

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/381930-REG/IDX_E_7S_E_7S_Endura_Lithium_Ion_V_Mount.html

Same weight as the global medias but easier to purchase.

 

[Gunleik Groven]

IDXs are generally very good...

 

[Charles Nader]

Even lighter, but you won't get battery info in the display: 65Wh/1.1 lbs http://www.globalmediapro.com/dp/A01F18/Globalmediapro-Li65S-Lithium-ion-Battery-65WH/

I don't think you can use that battery for Epic/Scarlet or can you? Epic/Scarlet uses like 60W - not 44W like this battery.

Unless I'm wrong? If so, I need some.

 

[Michael Burns]

95Wh/1.5lbs http://www.globalmediapro.com/dp/A2...HW-R-Lithium-ion-Battery-95WH-for-Red-Camera/
Even lighter, but you won't get battery info in the display: 65Wh/1.1 lbs http://www.globalmediapro.com/dp/A01F18/Globalmediapro-Li65S-Lithium-ion-Battery-65WH/

Lighter than that, I'd really consider the Redvolts, with the side handle.

Martin,

Do you own this 65wH battery? Can you test it if it works on Scarlet camera? Really like to know...

 

[Davy Werrij]

Any news on the 65wH battery from Globalmediapro? Does it work on Epic/Scarlet?

 

[Peter Majtan]

Seconding Gunleik's support for IDX. The E-7S has 68 Wh and weighs only 1.15 lb.
Super easy to purchase even from B&H online...
The best part - our product that allows you to mount it in a super compact fashion on the side of RED (and remain more compact then the SIDE HANDLE) will ship in November...

:sifone: Peter