What the thread found

• The dual battery plates include power pass-through to the camera, allowing the Bolt transmitter or receiver to be powered via a separate P-tap cable while the camera receives power through the plate.
• These plates provide an additional P-tap connection compared to standard mounting.
• Using the plates helps balance camera rigs with heavy lenses like Alexa Anamorphic or Cooke 5/i lenses in handheld configurations by positioning weight along the optical axis.
• The plates reduce cable clutter on set.
• The plates work effectively for mounting receivers to external recorders like the Paralinx Array.
• No transmission issues have been observed when using these plates.
• Alternative battery cage options are available from other manufacturers such as Switronix.

Depends on

• Initial information from Teradek sales representatives about power pass-through capabilities was contradictory or incorrect.
• Experience reported is primarily with specific camera bodies and lens combinations (RED Epic, Alexa Mini, Alexa).
• No systematic testing of transmission quality with these plates appears to have been conducted.

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