D-tap outlet from EX batteries

Brian Cassar · August 10th, 2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Kroonder

Hi Brian,

Just leave a BP-30U battery in the EX. No worries then.

George/

What a brilliant idea! Thanks George - I forgot that if a battery is present then there would be an automatic switch over to battery power in case the DC input is interrupted.

Now I need to see how I can attach a V-mount adaptor whilst leaving the battery compartment accessible. Anybody out there with some brilliant ideas?

Ted OMalley · August 11th, 2008, 02:41 PM

I just received a message back from Swit Electronics in China. They have confirmed that the S-8U62 battery will not work with the EX3, but that they are currently developing one for it. They expect to have it ready before long, but no real ETA.

Noah Yuan-Vogel · August 13th, 2008, 12:13 AM

any ideas where to get one of the swit batteries in the US? so far no luck, most retail places havent even heard of them...

Brian Cassar · August 13th, 2008, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noah Yuan-Vogel

any ideas where to get one of the swit batteries in the US? so far no luck, most retail places havent even heard of them...

I believe B&H are selling them on special order:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=571124&is=REG

There is no photo of the item as yet and I have sent them an e-mail to confirm that this item is indeed the new Swit battery with the D-Tap but have not received any reply yet.

John Hedgecoe · August 13th, 2008, 06:20 AM

I do not think this is the same unit. The part number is different as is the wattage.

Alex Dolgin · August 13th, 2008, 07:02 AM

Swit and Switronix http://www.switronix.com/ are two different companies. Switronix is in NY.

Alex Dolgin · September 20th, 2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noah Yuan-Vogel

any ideas where to get one of the swit batteries in the US? so far no luck, most retail places havent even heard of them...

We will have them in the near future :-)

Scott Keyworth · October 1st, 2008, 04:29 PM

The A/B QR-EX3 Goldmount will be shipping at the end of Oct.

See a picture of it at: Anton/Bauer-Options for the PMW-EX series cameras

Buy is at a FODVI (Friend of DVI) Tapeworks

Ned Soltz · October 1st, 2008, 06:32 PM

I've been working with the BeBob CoCo EX3 for the last couple of weeks along with the Omega Power System V-mount battery with integrated charger.

Last time I spoke with my contacts at BeBob, there was no decision about their marketing plans with the Omega battery. It is a 130 watt V-mount battery with a simple 3-prong electrical connector which allows you to charge battery directly from any 120-240v power outlet. Charges battery completely in about 6 hours. Very convenient for the road.

The BeBob product is selling around 300 euro-- haven't seen a US price yet but that should put it around $450 US. Interesting to see what the A-B price will be.

Jason Davenport · October 1st, 2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Keyworth

The A/B QR-EX3 Goldmount will be shipping at the end of Oct.

See a picture of it at: Anton/Bauer-Options for the PMW-EX series cameras

Buy is at a FODVI (Friend of DVI) Tapeworks

Can you guys add some other pics on site that show it more clearly from different angles. Like to see what I'm buying. Does it have top support etc..

Ted OMalley · October 2nd, 2008, 09:24 AM

Hmmm. That looks very interesting.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/918341-post7.html

I'm sure that they either attach to the cold shoe (like bebob) or hook into the strap mount (like mine). There really aren't too many mounting options. From looking at the pics, I can't quite tell.

August 11th, 2008, 02:41 PM	#32
Ted OMalley Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 596	I just received a message back from Swit Electronics in China. They have confirmed that the S-8U62 battery will not work with the EX3, but that they are currently developing one for it. They expect to have it ready before long, but no real ETA. __________________ Sony EX3, Vegas 9.0 64bit, Windows 7(64), Core i7, 12GB, RAID1 & 0, HotSwap SATA, 30" LCD(2560x1600)-GTX285 & 24" LCD(1360x768)-7800GT

August 13th, 2008, 07:02 AM	#36
Alex Dolgin Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lexington, Ma Posts: 286	Swit and Switronix http://www.switronix.com/ are two different companies. Switronix is in NY. __________________ Alex Dolgin Dolgin Engineering Camera DC Power accessories, Fast 4 position Battery Charger http://www.dolgin.net

October 1st, 2008, 04:29 PM	#38
Scott Keyworth Anton/Bauer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Shelton, CT Posts: 35	A/b Qr-ex3 The A/B QR-EX3 Goldmount will be shipping at the end of Oct. See a picture of it at: Anton/Bauer-Options for the PMW-EX series cameras Buy is at a FODVI (Friend of DVI) Tapeworks

October 2nd, 2008, 09:24 AM	#41
Ted OMalley Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 596	Hmmm. That looks very interesting. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/918341-post7.html I'm sure that they either attach to the cold shoe (like bebob) or hook into the strap mount (like mine). There really aren't too many mounting options. From looking at the pics, I can't quite tell. __________________ Sony EX3, Vegas 9.0 64bit, Windows 7(64), Core i7, 12GB, RAID1 & 0, HotSwap SATA, 30" LCD(2560x1600)-GTX285 & 24" LCD(1360x768)-7800GT

August 13th, 2008, 12:13 AM	#33
Noah Yuan-Vogel Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 613	any ideas where to get one of the swit batteries in the US? so far no luck, most retail places havent even heard of them...

August 13th, 2008, 06:20 AM	#35
John Hedgecoe Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 146	I do not think this is the same unit. The part number is different as is the wattage.

October 1st, 2008, 06:32 PM	#39
Ned Soltz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Teaneck, NJ Posts: 659	I've been working with the BeBob CoCo EX3 for the last couple of weeks along with the Omega Power System V-mount battery with integrated charger. Last time I spoke with my contacts at BeBob, there was no decision about their marketing plans with the Omega battery. It is a 130 watt V-mount battery with a simple 3-prong electrical connector which allows you to charge battery directly from any 120-240v power outlet. Charges battery completely in about 6 hours. Very convenient for the road. The BeBob product is selling around 300 euro-- haven't seen a US price yet but that should put it around $450 US. Interesting to see what the A-B price will be.