V mount battery

[sibeiblur]

Guys,

I'm looking for some V mount batteries. Any recommendation for China brand V-mount battery and charger is much appreciated.

I'm looking at the Switt. Any user's feedback is most welcome.

thanks

 

[clarencelee77]

Use IDX its more durable and last longer.

 

[DXNMedia]

if you're using cameras with that type of batt mount for work, it's definitely not worth it to save that bit in buying unreliable batts.

 

[ywh]

IDX may be great but I have used the Swit for some time and they are fantastic! Their size made them perfect for balancing with heavier lenses that I used with the XDCAM. I would highly rec them.

 

[sibeiblur]

thanks guys.

I probably would go with the Switt. I mainly use it to power LED lights and Field monitor.
Do you buy your Switt from cine equipment? I'll be shopping for it after X'mas.

cheers

 

[Faiz]

yup cinequip buy the new models 1 they have D-tap on top of the battery extra useful 4 battery lights

 

[trucatus]

I have a few units of Beillen Batteries with the D-tap for sale. It is 160whr type.
Can PM me of you are interested.

 

[gabor]

I've been using Beillen 160 Wh batteries for four years already. Those ones are still working which might not be a case if you use them each day, anyway they are quite durable. They have the Power Tap output on the side for on-camera lights. I'm satisfied with the weight and the power, and price was the lowest in the market at the time I bought

New batteries range from 65Wh to 190Wh to choose from, and the chargers are simultaneous, which is a feature I really like. I'd recommend.

 

[melvinchen]

Hi,

Here's my short review of the camera batteries I have bought and used over the last few years....

Sony BP-L60/L95 (used on PDW-700)
- Lightweight, quality materials
- Relatively higher price
- Consistent but not outstanding performance (BP-L60)
- The L95s had a problem of not able to hold a full charge, merely months of service, but Sony has promised me a deal.

Anton Bauer (used on DSR-1/PVV-3)
- Heavy, quality material (but slightly behind Sony)
- Expensive
- The Hytrons needed maintainence to keep it working
- Have a dead Dionic, due to leaving it in cabinet for too long without charging, irrecoverably dead, although badly used.
- Heavy and bulky, not worth it anymore...

SWIT (Anton-Mount used on DSR-1/PVV-3; NP-mount on DSR-PD150P/Z1P)
- Relatively lightweight (lighter than Anton, but slightly heavier than Sony equivalent)
- Affordable
- Reasonable material quality (its not cheapo-china feel, its really pretty good !)
- Very reliable, no problems with holding charge, whether with frequent or infrequent use.
- Truely value for money, if I needed multiple batts for backup or 3rd-party high capacities, I won't hesitate buying SWIT again.
- Anton/V-mounts may not charge with Sony/Anton Chargers even if dealer promised so...had to get charger along with batt, but still relatively cheap.