2012Batteries/Power forum
Powering an Atomos Ninja recorder from AB Gold Mount batteries instead of Sony NP-F batteries
14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Atomos Ninja HD recorder ships with two Sony NP-F style battery mounts and small batteries that provide approximately one hour of recording time at ProRes HQ quality.
- An adapter exists that converts D-tap connectors to fake Sony NP-F batteries, allowing AB Gold Mount systems to power the Ninja recorder.
- A Sony clamshell monitor power supply with a fake battery connector can function as a mains-powered solution for the Ninja.
- Custom regulators can be built using components like Lemo 0B-306 connectors and Sony PC-100 batteries to convert voltage ranges between approximately 10V and 25V for powering the Ninja.
- The D-tap adapter ships with extended mini BNC to BNC cables but does not include a male-to-male D-tap connector.
Depends on
- The adapter mentioned as being developed was still in testing phase at the time of the discussion and production timeline was uncertain.
- Custom solutions requiring component sourcing and modification experience may be necessary for optimal integration with existing rig setups.
- The effectiveness of the 8V regulator modification approach was not confirmed in the thread.