Battery options and runtime for Steadicam Pilot with Sony PMW-EX1

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The Steadicam Pilot can operate with either 9 disposable AA batteries or 10 rechargeable AA batteries
Ten AA batteries provide approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes of continuous operation when powering a 5.8-inch monitor
The 5.8-inch Pilot monitor consumes 9 watts of power
IDX E-7S batteries, which deliver 71 watt-hours, should theoretically power the 9-watt monitor for approximately 7 to 8 hours
A special package option exists that includes 70W IDX batteries and charger
The Pilot is considered easier to adjust and more precise than the Glidecam 4000 and Smooth Shooter

Runtime estimates are theoretical calculations based on watt-hour specifications
One operator reported 2 hours 20 minutes with AA batteries, which slightly exceeds the theoretical calculation
The IDX battery runtime estimate of 7 to 8 hours is extrapolated from a different Steadicam model with a 7-inch screen
Discussion is specific to powering only the monitor, not the entire rig