2010Batteries/Power forum
Hot-swap power adapter box for RED camera to switch between sled and block batteries without powering down
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A hot-swap power box with dual power inputs allows switching between sled-mounted batteries and a separate block battery without shutting down the camera
- The adapter uses two power input connectors and outputs a single cable to the camera, enabling seamless power transitions
- When a block battery is connected to the adapter, it can supply power to the camera while sled batteries are disconnected, preserving sled battery charge during non-shooting setups
- The adapter is useful on single-camera productions when the camera must remain powered during lighting setups on a stand without draining main sled batteries
- Custom hot-swap boxes can be fabricated with dual power inputs and a single output connector
Depends on
- The original Keslow design was not sold commercially
- One version included a power meter readout while another custom version omitted it
- Compatibility and connector specifications vary depending on custom fabrication and camera model
- Thread does not confirm whether the custom version uses only block battery power or draws from both block and sled batteries simultaneously