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David Allen Smith · April 9th, 2008, 11:29 AM

Where can I find a battery belt for GY-HD100U?

Carlos Rodriguez · April 9th, 2008, 04:47 PM

to power the camera itself? I use a battery belt, but that's only to power my bash light. I think an IDX or AB system would power the camera longer, but if you're adamant about it check out NRG's stuff. That's the manufacturer of my belts. They also make power vests which are probably more comfortable than a belt if you're on the go.

Alex Humphrey · April 9th, 2008, 08:29 PM

I say get an IDX or AB. Or a dozen Impact after market batteries ($50 to $75 gets you 50% more power than the stock JVC batteries on average) Then again I hate belts.

my IDX 7s powers my HD110 with phantom mic, LCD open, with lots of zooming for more than 4 or even 5 hours. Going to power my HD100DTE off it as well, but not sure how much that will eat into my battery time. The HD100DTE battery is good for over 3 hours as well if you can believe that! (bigger batter with the 100gig version than the smaller model)

David Allen Smith · April 22nd, 2008, 03:49 PM

I would like to buy an AB system but I don't have the money at this time. I have two GY100's and i need longer battery time. It seems feasible that an input identical to the factory min-jack for the camera could be adapted into a battery belt/ or pack with a 7 volt output to power the camera. Is this not possible?

Michael Maier · April 22nd, 2008, 04:56 PM

Try a Bescor belt from BH. They are really heavy as they are lead-acid. But they are pretty reasonably priced.

Ben Lynn · April 22nd, 2008, 09:00 PM

The cost effective way to do it is to buy a battery belt and one of these: http://www.dolgin.net/JVCConverter.htm

Ben

Steve Oakley · April 27th, 2008, 02:27 PM

buy cheap, buy it twice.

an A/B plate is $150, that adaptor is $169
get a used charger & hytron 50's. Rathbone has recelleded Hytron 50's upped to 65W for under $140. just find a suitable charger. batteries belts *()(*@#$ !
there is no need to endure the torture of one any longer.

April 9th, 2008, 11:29 AM	#1
David Allen Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FTW Texas Posts: 77	Where can I find a battery belt for GY-HD100U Where can I find a battery belt for GY-HD100U?

April 9th, 2008, 04:47 PM	#2
Carlos Rodriguez Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 206	to power the camera itself? I use a battery belt, but that's only to power my bash light. I think an IDX or AB system would power the camera longer, but if you're adamant about it check out NRG's stuff. That's the manufacturer of my belts. They also make power vests which are probably more comfortable than a belt if you're on the go.

April 9th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#3
Alex Humphrey Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: california North and South Posts: 642	I say get an IDX or AB. Or a dozen Impact after market batteries ($50 to $75 gets you 50% more power than the stock JVC batteries on average) Then again I hate belts. my IDX 7s powers my HD110 with phantom mic, LCD open, with lots of zooming for more than 4 or even 5 hours. Going to power my HD100DTE off it as well, but not sure how much that will eat into my battery time. The HD100DTE battery is good for over 3 hours as well if you can believe that! (bigger batter with the 100gig version than the smaller model)

April 22nd, 2008, 03:49 PM	#4
David Allen Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FTW Texas Posts: 77	I would like to buy an AB system but I don't have the money at this time. I have two GY100's and i need longer battery time. It seems feasible that an input identical to the factory min-jack for the camera could be adapted into a battery belt/ or pack with a 7 volt output to power the camera. Is this not possible?

April 22nd, 2008, 04:56 PM	#5
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	Try a Bescor belt from BH. They are really heavy as they are lead-acid. But they are pretty reasonably priced.

April 22nd, 2008, 09:00 PM	#6
Ben Lynn Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 636	The cost effective way to do it is to buy a battery belt and one of these: http://www.dolgin.net/JVCConverter.htm Ben

April 27th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#7
Steve Oakley Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,158	buy cheap, buy it twice. an A/B plate is $150, that adaptor is $169 get a used charger & hytron 50's. Rathbone has recelleded Hytron 50's upped to 65W for under $140. just find a suitable charger. batteries belts ()(@#$ ! there is no need to endure the torture of one any longer.