Best Battery for Coolights LED 256 with Sony mount? at DVinfo.net

Mark Bolding · October 19th, 2010, 07:10 AM

I have been kicking around the idea of getting a battery or 2 for my 256 for those instances when I need a portable or on camera light. Just was wondering what was out there for my Sony mount light and what kind of run time people are getting with battery power. Any help would be appreciated.

mb

Richard Andrewski · October 19th, 2010, 08:19 AM

Sony NP-F970 or compatible is the only one we support at the moment so go for that or a clone of it.

Bob Krieger · October 25th, 2010, 09:30 AM

Pearstone makes a sony compatible battery, the NP-F975. It's a 7600mAh battery and seems to last long enough for me on my camera (Sony AX2000) and Jag35 7" monitor. They run about $80 US. For an off brand I like 'em a lot!
Here's a link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/538838-REG/Pearstone_BPS_F975_NP_F975_Lithium_Ion_Battery_7_2V.html

Mark Bolding · October 25th, 2010, 03:55 PM

Thanks Bob, I have found a couple of sources online with clones and chargers for around $50 which I may try, but it would be nice to get something others can vouch for around that price. The Pearstone you mention is a definite possibility.

Mike Watson · October 25th, 2010, 04:22 PM

LA Color Shop has these batteries at a good price, I can't vouch for them personally, but they do have good customer service.

NP-F970 Sony Compatible Rechargeable Battery | L.A. Color Shop

Dan Brockett · October 25th, 2010, 06:31 PM

Be very careful when using a big (NP-970) sized battery on the rear of the Coollights LED 256. The way the plate is designed, a lot of the mass of the battery will be hanging off of the rear of the light. If you drop or bump the rear of the light while setting it up or breaking it down, you can rip the battery and plate off pretty easily. It works fine, but you cannot accidentally drop it or have it come tumbling down.

Let's just say that it happened to me and the end result was not pretty.

BTW, I am using a Lexar clone of the NP-970, works great.

Dan

Mark Bolding · October 26th, 2010, 07:08 PM

Mike, thanks, I had considered these as well and I do like to support our sponsors here.
Dan, I will look into the Lexars' and see how their pricing is for battery and charger. Could you give me an approximate run time you are getting with these?

Thanks Guys

mb

Dan Brockett · October 26th, 2010, 08:04 PM

I rarely have ever used the LED 256 continuously, I am usually switching it on and off but it seems to perhaps be a total of 2-3 hours?

Dan

Mark Bolding · November 3rd, 2010, 06:25 AM

Sounds good, Thanks Dan

mb

October 19th, 2010, 07:10 AM	#1
Mark Bolding Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 109	Best Battery for Coolights LED 256 with Sony mount? I have been kicking around the idea of getting a battery or 2 for my 256 for those instances when I need a portable or on camera light. Just was wondering what was out there for my Sony mount light and what kind of run time people are getting with battery power. Any help would be appreciated. mb

October 19th, 2010, 08:19 AM	#2
Richard Andrewski Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shenzhen, China Posts: 781	Sony NP-F970 or compatible is the only one we support at the moment so go for that or a clone of it. __________________ Richard Andrewski - Cool Lights USA - RED #114 http://www.coollights.biz

October 25th, 2010, 09:30 AM	#3
Bob Krieger Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Abita Springs, LA Posts: 245	Pearstone makes a sony compatible battery, the NP-F975. It's a 7600mAh battery and seems to last long enough for me on my camera (Sony AX2000) and Jag35 7" monitor. They run about $80 US. For an off brand I like 'em a lot! Here's a link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/538838-REG/Pearstone_BPS_F975_NP_F975_Lithium_Ion_Battery_7_2V.html

October 25th, 2010, 03:55 PM	#4
Mark Bolding Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 109	Thanks Bob, I have found a couple of sources online with clones and chargers for around $50 which I may try, but it would be nice to get something others can vouch for around that price. The Pearstone you mention is a definite possibility.

October 25th, 2010, 04:22 PM	#5
Mike Watson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,082	LA Color Shop has these batteries at a good price, I can't vouch for them personally, but they do have good customer service. NP-F970 Sony Compatible Rechargeable Battery \| L.A. Color Shop

October 25th, 2010, 06:31 PM	#6
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	Be very careful when using a big (NP-970) sized battery on the rear of the Coollights LED 256. The way the plate is designed, a lot of the mass of the battery will be hanging off of the rear of the light. If you drop or bump the rear of the light while setting it up or breaking it down, you can rip the battery and plate off pretty easily. It works fine, but you cannot accidentally drop it or have it come tumbling down. Let's just say that it happened to me and the end result was not pretty. BTW, I am using a Lexar clone of the NP-970, works great. Dan

October 26th, 2010, 07:08 PM	#7
Mark Bolding Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 109	Mike, thanks, I had considered these as well and I do like to support our sponsors here. Dan, I will look into the Lexars' and see how their pricing is for battery and charger. Could you give me an approximate run time you are getting with these? Thanks Guys mb

October 26th, 2010, 08:04 PM	#8
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	I rarely have ever used the LED 256 continuously, I am usually switching it on and off but it seems to perhaps be a total of 2-3 hours? Dan

November 3rd, 2010, 06:25 AM	#9
Mark Bolding Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 109	Sounds good, Thanks Dan mb