What the thread found

• An IDX battery plate with Genesis power connector can be mounted on a low mode bracket at the rear port to supply power to the camera and accessories
• This configuration allows powering the camera, downconverter, and cinetape while running monitor and follow focus from separate batteries
• The tethered setup eliminates the need for a deck, freeing space but requiring adaptation to handle rig stability without the counterweight
• Panavision provides cable termination support for custom power configurations on Genesis systems
• Older nicad batteries were reported as reliable for powering these systems without mandatory upgrades to newer power cube systems

Depends on

• This specific setup was used with a tethered configuration, not for wireless transmission
• The configuration reduced physical rig stability compared to having a deck mounted, requiring technique adjustment
• The decision to use traditional batteries versus SSRs involved production budget and data management time considerations
• The heavier series two lenses used created additional challenges unrelated to battery capacity
• Experience is limited to one production example and may not generalize to all Genesis deployments

Parts

Low Mode, Follow Focus

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