New battery/charger packages?

[Shon Troelstrup]

I need to get more batteries and chargers, as we only have 2 batteries and a dual charger for five 250u's.

I've just been shopping around at B&H to get some ideas, and this looks like the best option (?)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/480633-REG/JVC_ABDIONICT2_Titan_2_Battery_and.html for $1626.50

I've seen aftermarket/knockoff chargers for $150, but I'm guessing they can't act as an AC power supply if necessary?

[Don Bloom]

Since I'm a firm believer in AB batteries and chargers I'd go for the package myself. When I used fullsized cameras I used Dionic90s with the 2702 4 position intellicharger which could also be used as a power supply and frankly I loved the setup. AB stuff is a bit higher priced than a lot of stuff out there BUT I can say I never had a single worry about their gear. Plus their customer service is outstanding. I blew a a capaciter in the charger (luckily I had a Titan60 charger laying around doing nothing to earn it's keep at the time) and from the time I sent the 2702 out to them for repair and the time I got it back was 7 days.
IMO the AB gear is tops. BTW, I don't work for them and since I don't use full sized gear anymore I don't have any of thier stuff anymore but I still swear by it.

[Shon Troelstrup]

Thanks, Don.

I'm usually pretty skeptical about aftermarket products, but sometimes you get lucky. For something as important as batteries and power supply, I'm probably best off not taking any chances.

[Ervin Farkas]

Your other option is IDX - I work with their stuff and never had any problems.

[Sareesh Sudhakaran]

I've used Globalmediapro batteries and they are cheap and exceptional. I got 4 hours of each battery. Only downside being they are light, and might not give the counteweight balance the AB or IDX does.