The IDX V-Mount Adapter has a top protective hood that flips up so you can change out the recorder's Compact Flash cards; all controls and the LCD panel are always accessible. With the Ki Pro Mini, the IDX E-10S Endura battery, and the V-Mount Adapter together, you've got an all-in-one solution for powering a camera, capturing edit-ready ProRes 422 files from your camera, and for mounting & powering the field recorder. The adapter also features a 2-pin D-Tap output for supplying power to an on-camera light or other accessory.