What the thread found

• The Flyer24LE sled battery powers the monitor and all 12V outputs on the sled, including camera power on the top stage if the correct cable is used.
• Most small prosumer cameras should be powered by their own batteries rather than from the sled, as these batteries are lightweight and reduce complexity.
• V-mount batteries are more prevalent and easier to find than Anton Bauer mount batteries in many regions.
• V-mount batteries can be double-stacked with certain types for extended runtime, whereas this is not possible with Anton Bauer mounts.
• The Flyer24LE LCD monitor will operate with any voltage supplied by batteries mounted on either AB or V-lock connectors.
• Operators typically carry at least four fully charged batteries and a charger to avoid running out of power during shoots.
• Small camera batteries weigh very little and using them instead of running cameras from the sled battery simplifies the power distribution setup.
• Dionic 90 and Trimpac batteries are appropriate choices for powering the sled, while Elipz batteries are not suitable for this application.

Depends on

• The discussion is from 2008 and specific battery models mentioned may no longer be current market options.
• No direct comparison data was provided between different hard case manufacturers for the Flyer24LE.
• The specific cameras mentioned in the discussion have varying battery compatibility, limiting the generalizability of power recommendations.
• Participant recommendations about which mount type to use were based on regional availability at the time of discussion.

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