Batteries
Core SWX has officially unveiled their new PowerVault System, centered around a powerful and customizable Base station with five modular bays and compatibility spanning twelve battery types. This charging hub is housed in an IP65-rated hard case for maximum portability, and features multiple USB-C outputs to charge additional accessories, making it an ideal choice for professionals that need a ton of power.
Experienced cinematographers and videographers know that shoot days can run the gamut from capturing absolutely every second of a “reality show” star’s day to the more measured pace of a dialogue-based feature that may even, time permitting, include rehearsals. The new NANO X SNAP 99Wh Li-Ion Battery from Core SWX has a modular, scalable design that covers your power needs for this wide variety of production scenarios.
There are so simply so many distinct types of batteries. We have old-school alkaline batteries that have powered everything from your childhood toys to smoke detectors. There is a huge chance that your phone, tablet, or laptop uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. But there is a new type of battery that is slowly entering the market—solid-state batteries. Today we are going to discuss what they are, what they can do, if they’re better than lithium-ion, and even more questions you might have. So, let’s dive in.
What Are Solid-State Batteries
Shure is rolling out three new tools that broadcast engineers, audio pros, and live event crews will want to have on their radar: the DCA901 Broadcast Microphone Array, the
Designed to power your high-voltage LED lighting on set or in the studio, the Core SWX APEX 360 Batteries, Power Adapters, and Chargers mount high-capacity lithium-ion batteries directly on your lighting configuration to power them for hours on end. Optimize your shoot times and keep your compatible lights running for longer with the APEX 360 power series.
APEX 360 Battery
Two battery packs make up the APEX 360 launch and
Adding even more power with longer run times is essential to your mobile production, and Anton Bauer is always stepping up its product lines to meet the challenge. Today’s release of the DIONIC line of 26V B-Mount Plus lithium-ion batteries and charger delivers maximum efficiency to power-hungry compact cinema cameras, such as the ARRI 35, or to professional lighting fixtures. The new DIONIC B-
Smart, versatile, and fast—Anton Bauer has upped the block-battery game with the release of its new VCLX NM2 14.4/28/48V cine-style battery. With intelligent management functions, simultaneous 28 and 14.4V or 48 and 14.4 V outputs, and an industry-leading, five-hour charging time, the VCLX NM2 is ready to meet the power needs of a variety of pro video and cine-style cameras and gear. The
Hold onto your hats! B&H is excited to announce that CoreSWX has released a whole lot of power in a new wave of professional batteries and chargers, including Base, V-mount, Gold mount, and now B-mount models. The new models cover PowerBase EDGE, Helix9max, and Atomos AtomX battery product lines and Cube Plus, Mach4, and Helix charger product lines that will charge up your entire production day.
PowerBase EDGE Batteries
First up is an update
Experienced video shooters know that reliable batteries are key to a smooth production and that your choice of a battery charger is part of the process. B&H is pleased to announce several new battery products from Core SWX that will keep your power needs covered, including MACH4 quad chargers in Gold and V-Mount
You may have heard rumors of a new professional battery mount recently and been wondering, “Is that a new battery mount, or should I get my hearing checked?” If you believe what you are hearing is the term “B-Mount” and not “V-Mount,” then you can relax, you got it right. With this first major update to pro batteries in years, ARRI has teamed up with bebob to create what the company hopes will become the new standard for 24-volt batteries, cameras, and related gear: the B-Mount battery. The system is well thought out, as you would expect when
One of the biggest challenges when shooting video on location, especially when you need to stay mobile for a long period of time, is how to keep all your gear powered without adding excessive weight to your rig. When I was out shooting long days handheld, there were many choices to keep the camera and accessories powered for a long shooting day. There’s a wide variety of mobile power options available; decisions on what to choose just depends on a few factors, such as what kind of rig you’re using, weight/portability limitations, and how much
If you’ve ever thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool to have something like a smartphone power bank for running my video equipment?,” the new Syrp Battery Bank could be the answer to your prayers. This pro video component not only delivers a whopping 57Wh, 15600mAh output but does so in a compact, portable form that is a hallmark of Syrp devices. A hot-swappable, dual Syrp BP-02 battery design lets you keep your camera, laptop, or tablet running easily
I had the opportunity to work with the Anton/Bauer Titon Base Battery Kit for the Blackmagic Pocket 4K and 6K cameras and jumped at the chance. The Titon Base battery has a QR (Quick Release) plate that allows you to mount your camera on it for a tight shooting package with extended run time. I’m accustomed to using external batteries, since I started with Aaton and ARRI SR film cameras, as well as ENG cameras and
Anton Bauer has just announced the release of several new products to keep your production equipment powered while you're on the go and under pressure, including the GO 90 98Wh lithium-ion batteries in Gold mount and V-mount versions, the
I never fancied myself a passionate lover of a battery charger. That is, until I tried the Nitecore FX1 Dual-Slot USB Travel Charger for FUJIFILM NP-W126 & NP-W126S Batteries. Am I kidding you? No. Seriously, I really, really like, maybe love, this camera battery charger. Why and how did this charger win my heart? Four words: It is freaking cool!
Battery chargers usually come with a new camera except for some USB-charging only