2009Batteries/Power forum
Comparing V-mount battery options for high-demand cinema cameras
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- IDX Power Cube batteries are more expensive than alternative V-mount options but deliver the high current output required by power-intensive cinema cameras
- SWIT batteries cost less than IDX Power Cube but may not be suitable for high-demand applications like powering a camera at 150 fps
- SWIT batteries can power a camera at 150 fps only when completely fresh from the charger, limiting their reliability for demanding shoots
- DSM Ultimate UV batteries exist as a cheaper alternative to IDX but lack user reports confirming their suitability for high-draw cinema cameras
- Dionic HC batteries deliver high current output similar to Power Cube batteries and work with high-speed cinema cameras
- Battery selection should prioritize high current output capability over cost savings when using power-demanding digital cinema cameras
- Choosing between high-output battery options depends on mount compatibility and charger ecosystem rather than raw performance differences
Depends on
- No direct user experience reported with DSM Ultimate UV batteries in this thread
- The performance of SWIT batteries degrades significantly as they discharge
- Discussion references specific camera models and frame rates from 2009, which may not apply to current equipment
- No specifications provided for current draw requirements of mentioned cameras