2008Batteries/Power forum
Battery solutions and mounting systems for PRO I camera rigs
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Steady Rig battery hanger allows repositioning of the front battery to improve balance when using lightweight monitors.
- Parallel and separate switch functionality remains unchanged when upgrading from chocolate bar batteries to a battery hanger system.
- Hytron 50 batteries weigh 1.1 lbs and are approved for air travel without special restrictions.
- Dionic 90 batteries at 1.7 lbs provide sufficient runtime for most applications including high-speed 435 filming.
- IDX Elite and TrimPac batteries at 2.7 lbs each may result in excessive weight on the camera post with lightweight monitors and video lenses.
- A set of seven Dionic 90 batteries with two dual chargers provided adequate power without running short in field use over extended periods.
- The Steady Rig battery hanger included planned upgrades with skid plates for surface protection and crash resistance, plus a cheese plate mount for accessories like antlers.
- Hytron 50 batteries can handle 435 high-speed filming and are cost-effective compared to other options.
- IDX E-10 V-mount batteries at 1.5 lbs with 98Wh capacity are approved for air travel and can be stacked in pairs to reach 196Wh.
Depends on
- The Steady Rig battery hanger was still in beta testing as of the discussion date with final version release delayed.
- Field experience with Dionic 90s was from users who primarily worked with specific camera systems and may not represent all use cases.
- IDX E-10 stacking capability and performance with 435 high-speed was stated as a possibility rather than confirmed field experience.
- Cramped Attic upgrade offered significantly more features including video distribution and multiple output types but at substantially higher cost.