Does anyone know of a plate that will allow me to use the Sony stock battery off the camera?
I just need a plate with wire leads, like something designed to power a camera light.

This might be what you're after

EX-V adapter (http://www.dolgin.net/EX-Vadapter.htm)

Thanks Paul, just what I need, I simply could not find it on the web - I appreciate the lead.

Good luck, I've not used that product so I hope it works out for you. Let us know if it doesn't

I just used one to convert my Steadicam Pilot to run from BP-U60's, they work a treat.

Steadicam Pilot BP-U conversion | Paul Joy (http://www.pauljoy.com/?page_id=2396)