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Terry Lyons · March 13th, 2006, 05:45 PM

Hi, I am wanting to buy a battery to power a light, mixer, monitor, etc. and maby even my gl2. What battery preference do you have and how do you distribute the power to the different accessories?

Ralph Keyser · March 14th, 2006, 12:02 PM

How many watts of power, and how long do you want to run for?
Is weight an issue?

Terry Lyons · March 14th, 2006, 07:36 PM

Hi Ralph, well I am purchasing a frezzi mini fill with dimmer I think the light comes with a 100 watt bulb but I think I will only be using 30 watts most of the time as it will be for close up shots at weddings and interviews. The other things I dont know the consumption but the items are possibly a lcd monitor maby 7", a mix pre mixer and its just 2 channels and maby that feeds the sennheizer me66, and possibly but not manditory to power the camera. All those accessories will be on a removable mount as I use a steady cam JR and am unable to use the add ons because of weight. As for the battery weight Im not sure if it would hurt to be heavy because I intend to use a tripod or monopod when using the light, mike and battery. I dont have the monitor but just planning ahead incase I got one and needed power. I see alot of different connectors for the battery mount and power out. Any thoughts there also?

Marcus Marchesseault · March 15th, 2006, 04:37 AM

I got a 7AH (amp hour) sealed lead acid battery that I plan to run my 7" lcd and maybe a light. That should power a 30W light and a 10W LCD for two hours. I have a spare. I don't plan to use a light very often and may go for just a 10/20W light. I am going to use a cigarette-lighter style connector just like some battery belts, then split the power up using some radio shack connectors. Small automotive plugs (like for accessories or trailers) should also work.

Hart Boyd · March 15th, 2006, 05:36 AM

I use an Anton Bauer Dionic battery for power and then use Remote Audio BDS-V2 Battery Distribution System to connect all the other gear.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

They make cables for just about any device along with different battery connector types to power your equipment (NP-1, AB w/Pag2, AB Gold Mount w/Power Tap, BP-90 and 4-Pin XLR battery/power supply).

Using the BDS-V2, I also have the option of using a A/C transformer if there is power and a side benifit is I don't have to drag along all the other wall-warts for the other equipment.

March 13th, 2006, 05:45 PM	#1
Terry Lyons Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alta Sierra Posts: 182	Battery power for cam and acc. Hi, I am wanting to buy a battery to power a light, mixer, monitor, etc. and maby even my gl2. What battery preference do you have and how do you distribute the power to the different accessories? __________________ TAG

March 14th, 2006, 07:36 PM	#3
Terry Lyons Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alta Sierra Posts: 182	Hi Ralph, well I am purchasing a frezzi mini fill with dimmer I think the light comes with a 100 watt bulb but I think I will only be using 30 watts most of the time as it will be for close up shots at weddings and interviews. The other things I dont know the consumption but the items are possibly a lcd monitor maby 7", a mix pre mixer and its just 2 channels and maby that feeds the sennheizer me66, and possibly but not manditory to power the camera. All those accessories will be on a removable mount as I use a steady cam JR and am unable to use the add ons because of weight. As for the battery weight Im not sure if it would hurt to be heavy because I intend to use a tripod or monopod when using the light, mike and battery. I dont have the monitor but just planning ahead incase I got one and needed power. I see alot of different connectors for the battery mount and power out. Any thoughts there also? __________________ TAG

March 14th, 2006, 12:02 PM	#2
Ralph Keyser Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico USA Posts: 287	How many watts of power, and how long do you want to run for? Is weight an issue?

March 15th, 2006, 04:37 AM	#4
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	I got a 7AH (amp hour) sealed lead acid battery that I plan to run my 7" lcd and maybe a light. That should power a 30W light and a 10W LCD for two hours. I have a spare. I don't plan to use a light very often and may go for just a 10/20W light. I am going to use a cigarette-lighter style connector just like some battery belts, then split the power up using some radio shack connectors. Small automotive plugs (like for accessories or trailers) should also work.

March 15th, 2006, 05:36 AM	#5
Hart Boyd Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 148	I use an Anton Bauer Dionic battery for power and then use Remote Audio BDS-V2 Battery Distribution System to connect all the other gear. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search They make cables for just about any device along with different battery connector types to power your equipment (NP-1, AB w/Pag2, AB Gold Mount w/Power Tap, BP-90 and 4-Pin XLR battery/power supply). Using the BDS-V2, I also have the option of using a A/C transformer if there is power and a side benifit is I don't have to drag along all the other wall-warts for the other equipment.