2014Batteries/Power forum
PAG stackable gold mount batteries for camera stabilizers and recorders
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- PAG batteries can be stacked together for charging, which is the primary design intent.
- Stacking more than two batteries creates significant mechanical movement and looseness that worsens over time, making them unsuitable for mounted stabilizer sleds.
- PAG batteries are compatible with some existing dual chargers and display battery information on the charger display.
- PAG batteries cannot be mixed or connected with other battery brands on the same mounting point due to proprietary locking mechanisms.
- The weight of two stacked PAG batteries approximates one larger battery from competing brands, offering a balance option for stabilizer systems.
- PAG battery housing material is durable and resists contact damage.
- PAG batteries hold charge well in cold conditions.
- Individual charger ports may require rebooting when they shut down, though this is not consistent.
- Little to no play exists in PAG battery mounts when used individually.
Depends on
- Early experience reports from NAB 2014 trade show with high-traffic demonstrations.
- Long-term durability of mechanical mounting tolerances unknown.
- Observations based on initial deployment period of several months to half a year.
- Compatibility limited to specific charger models.
- No data on performance after extended use cycles.