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Daniel Patton · May 17th, 2006, 10:12 PM

Has anyone used any of the other large capacity V-mount batteries? To clarify, I mean like using the IDX system that was provided with the promo and other batteries like the Sony BP-L90A (14.4V 8.1Ah) or any other?

Our shoots last all day most of the time when we shoot outdoors, and the standard Endura 7s provided with the IDX promo is just are too small for this. I also don't mind the added weight on the rear since the camera is even more front heavy with mattbox, wide angle, Sennheiser, etc..

Our local rental has the Sony BP-L90A. And as long as I am shopping around for batteries I want to know all my options.

Panos Bournias · May 17th, 2006, 10:48 PM

Daniel, I use the inik BP-95Li with the idx and up to now I have had no problems. They last with LCD open and motorized zoom for ~ 5 hours, they are perfectly heavy for the wide angle lens and I think that they come out cheaper than other brands. Try them, they are good.

Daniel Patton · May 18th, 2006, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Panos Bournias

Daniel, I use the inik BP-95Li with the idx and up to now I have had no problems. They last with LCD open and motorized zoom for ~ 5 hours, they are perfectly heavy for the wide angle lens and I think that they come out cheaper than other brands. Try them, they are good.

Is inik the brand? The number looks like a Sony number. 5 hours would kick #@$Q! I could carry one extra in the bag and I would be good for most of the whole day. I could still use the IDX to do the pickup shots at the end of the day. I'm going to try these rental betteries and see how they do but my guess is they will be smoken batteries and will last long, they are chuncky.

Mike Marriage · May 18th, 2006, 02:53 AM

I'm finding that 2 Endura 7s will easily power my camera for a 12 hour day. That is with it on for around 8 hours and recording for 3 or 4.

Stewart Menelaws · May 18th, 2006, 04:02 AM

We use the Endura 7s and get about 3-4 hours out of 1

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Jonathan Ames · May 18th, 2006, 09:16 AM

Much as I dislike the company for the reasons most everyone knows about, I have IDX 10s for all 6 of our 100HDs and have never had a power problem. The 7s come with the camera deal...eventually...but the 10s are available from EVS or just about anywhere and power the 100HDs for more than 5 hours. Each of our camera boxes carry one 7 and one 10 standard for a total, real-world run time of 9-10 hours.

Joe Carney · May 18th, 2006, 09:50 AM

Crud, I'm still waiting for my IDX kit. They sure take their time.
Any suggestions for an alternative system that will plug into the mount without additional hardware?

Panos Bournias · May 18th, 2006, 10:14 AM

No Daniel, is not a Sony brand, is Inik, and is manufactured in China under a Canadian company using cells made in Japan.
If I remember well they cost in Indonesia, so same all over, ~120US$.
I have these batteries for ~ 1 year now and thank god no problems yet.
Charge them and use them normally.
Panos

Daniel Patton · May 18th, 2006, 01:32 PM

Cool, thanks for all of the information guys.

I will be using the Sony 90's this weekend and have one on it's way for future use. We only get around 3.5 hours out of the IDX 7s, so this new battery along with the IDX stock battery from the promo should help a bunch.

Joe Carney · May 18th, 2006, 01:48 PM

Can the iniks use the JVC charger?

Panos Bournias · May 19th, 2006, 10:36 AM

If you meen the standard one, for the small batteries that come with the cam, no. The inik are V mount "big" batteries and they have their one V mount adapteur that looks like the idx one.

Michael Maier · May 22nd, 2006, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panos Bournias

No Daniel, is not a Sony brand, is Inik, and is manufactured in China under a Canadian company using cells made in Japan.
If I remember well they cost in Indonesia, so same all over, ~120US$.
I have these batteries for ~ 1 year now and thank god no problems yet.
Charge them and use them normally.
Panos

Do you have a link to Inik batteries for $120.?

May 17th, 2006, 10:12 PM	#1
Daniel Patton Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 589	HD100 / V-mount battery system Has anyone used any of the other large capacity V-mount batteries? To clarify, I mean like using the IDX system that was provided with the promo and other batteries like the Sony BP-L90A (14.4V 8.1Ah) or any other? Our shoots last all day most of the time when we shoot outdoors, and the standard Endura 7s provided with the IDX promo is just are too small for this. I also don't mind the added weight on the rear since the camera is even more front heavy with mattbox, wide angle, Sennheiser, etc.. Our local rental has the Sony BP-L90A. And as long as I am shopping around for batteries I want to know all my options. __________________ Our eyes allow us to see the world - The lens allows others to see the world through our eyes. RED ONE #977

May 17th, 2006, 10:48 PM	#2
Panos Bournias Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 109	inik Daniel, I use the inik BP-95Li with the idx and up to now I have had no problems. They last with LCD open and motorized zoom for ~ 5 hours, they are perfectly heavy for the wide angle lens and I think that they come out cheaper than other brands. Try them, they are good.

May 18th, 2006, 09:50 AM	#7
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Crud, I'm still waiting for my IDX kit. They sure take their time. Any suggestions for an alternative system that will plug into the mount without additional hardware? __________________ Boycott Guinness, bring back the pint!!!

May 18th, 2006, 10:14 AM	#8
Panos Bournias Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 109	re inik No Daniel, is not a Sony brand, is Inik, and is manufactured in China under a Canadian company using cells made in Japan. If I remember well they cost in Indonesia, so same all over, ~120US$. I have these batteries for ~ 1 year now and thank god no problems yet. Charge them and use them normally. Panos

May 18th, 2006, 01:32 PM	#9
Daniel Patton Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 589	Cool, thanks for all of the information guys. I will be using the Sony 90's this weekend and have one on it's way for future use. We only get around 3.5 hours out of the IDX 7s, so this new battery along with the IDX stock battery from the promo should help a bunch. __________________ Our eyes allow us to see the world - The lens allows others to see the world through our eyes. RED ONE #977

May 18th, 2006, 02:53 AM	#4
Mike Marriage Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NE of London, England Posts: 788	I'm finding that 2 Endura 7s will easily power my camera for a 12 hour day. That is with it on for around 8 hours and recording for 3 or 4.

May 18th, 2006, 04:02 AM	#5
Stewart Menelaws Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scotland (UK) Posts: 219	We use the Endura 7s and get about 3-4 hours out of 1 stu... www.studioscotland.co.uk

May 18th, 2006, 09:16 AM	#6
Jonathan Ames 2nd Unit TV Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	Much as I dislike the company for the reasons most everyone knows about, I have IDX 10s for all 6 of our 100HDs and have never had a power problem. The 7s come with the camera deal...eventually...but the 10s are available from EVS or just about anywhere and power the 100HDs for more than 5 hours. Each of our camera boxes carry one 7 and one 10 standard for a total, real-world run time of 9-10 hours.

May 18th, 2006, 01:48 PM	#10
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Can the iniks use the JVC charger? __________________ Boycott Guinness, bring back the pint!!!

May 19th, 2006, 10:36 AM	#11
Panos Bournias Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 109	charger If you meen the standard one, for the small batteries that come with the cam, no. The inik are V mount "big" batteries and they have their one V mount adapteur that looks like the idx one.