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Power supply options for Camos video monitors using different battery plate types
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Camos can be powered directly through a gold mount plate connected to an Anton Bauer battery without damage
- Smaller battery systems like Sony M batteries are lighter than Anton Bauer batteries but offer shorter runtime
- A bare Camos monitor without handles pairs better with smaller batteries, while a handled unit can work with either battery type
- Using less expensive batteries on a director's monitor reduces financial risk if the unit is damaged or lost during production
- V-Mount batteries offer cross-compatibility across multiple production equipment
- The Camos monitor can be powered through D-Tap connections and operates with or without a battery installed
- Hirose connectors can be added to enable powering the Camos from production sleds or other equipment during live shows
Depends on
- Advice based on experiences with specific battery systems and custom modifications
- Power cable modifications and custom installations may require professional installation services
- The Camos model appears to be from around 2009 and specifications may have changed in newer versions
- Compatibility with specific battery types depends on the plate configuration chosen