ZGCINE Camera Power Solutions: A New Brand at CameraStuff
We have added a new brand to CameraStuff: ZGCINE, a specialist in camera and video power. If you have ever had a shoot cut short by a flat battery, this is the range that fixes it. ZGCINE builds V-mount batteries, dummy batteries for continuous power, chargers, battery grips, and camera-specific replacement cells, all designed to keep professional video and photography gear running through a long day.
Every ZGCINE product on our shelves is genuine, stocked and shipped locally by CameraStuff, so you get real warranty support and fast delivery across South Africa. Here is a look at what the range covers, how each part fits together, and how to choose the right power for your setup.
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TL;DR
Dependable power for camera and video work. ZGCINE is a new brand at CameraStuff, covering V-mount batteries for cinema cameras, monitors, and lighting rigs, dummy batteries that give continuous AC or USB-C power on long shoots, chargers and charging cases, battery grips for extended runtimes, and replacement cells for Canon, Sony, and Nikon cameras. Many models add USB-C Power Delivery, D-Tap outputs, and clear OLED or digital displays. Whether you are running a full production or just want reliable backup power, there is a ZGCINE solution for it, all genuine and stocked locally.
What the ZGCINE Range Covers
ZGCINE focuses on one thing, keeping your gear powered, and covers it across several product types. Here is how the range breaks down.
V-Mount Batteries
High-capacity packs like the ZG-X99, ZG-V99Pro, and ZG-X50 power cinema cameras, monitors, and lighting rigs, with USB-C PD and D-Tap outputs and a live capacity display.
Dummy Batteries
D-Tap and USB-C PD dummy cables for Canon, Sony, and Godox gear deliver continuous power, so a mains or V-mount source can run your camera or flash all day.
Chargers and Cases
The VM-C2 dual V-mount charger and the PC2 charging cases for Sony and Canon cells keep spare batteries topped up and organised between takes.
Battery Grips
Grips such as the ZG-H90, ZG-H90Pro, and ZG-H110 add runtime and handling to lights and cameras, with high-wattage USB-C PD and OLED readouts on the top models.
Replacement Batteries
Camera-specific cells for Canon LP-E6P and LP-E17, Sony NP-FW50 and NP-F, and Nikon EN-EL15c give you genuine spares with USB-C or D-Tap on select models.
Plates and Cables
V-mount plates like the VM-VP1 and quick-release VM-VP4, plus D-Tap and USB-C power cables, tie your whole rig together with flexible, multi-output power.
V-Mount Batteries for Serious Rigs
V-mount is the professional standard for powering cinema cameras, monitors, and lighting from a single high-capacity pack. ZGCINE's V-mount batteries, including the 99Wh ZG-X99 and ZG-V99Pro and the lighter 52Wh ZG-X50, are rated close to the 100Wh airline carry-on limit, so you get long runtimes while staying travel-friendly. Most add USB-C Power Delivery and D-Tap outputs, which means one battery can feed a camera, a monitor, and a light at the same time.
A built-in display shows remaining capacity at a glance, so there is no guessing how much shooting time is left. Paired with a V-mount plate like the quick-release VM-VP4, the battery clips to your rig or cage in seconds and powers everything from one place.
How watt-hours describe battery capacity, per Kilowatt-hour, Wikipedia.
How USB Power Delivery negotiates higher-power charging, per USB Power Delivery, Wikipedia.
Watch: V99Pro V-Mount Battery and Plate
Dummy Batteries for Continuous Power
A dummy battery sits in your camera or flash where the normal cell would go, but instead of storing charge it feeds power in from an external source over a cable. For long interviews, time-lapses, tethered studio sessions, or livestreams, that means no runtime limit and no swapping cells mid-take.
ZGCINE offers dummy cables in two flavours: D-Tap versions that draw from a V-mount battery, and USB-C PD versions that run from a power bank or wall adapter. They cover popular fittings including Canon LP-E6P, Sony NP-FW50 and NP-FZ100, the Sony NP-F series, and Godox AD200 and AD300 flashes, so you can keep a camera or a light running as long as the source holds out. There is even a two-way D-Tap to USB-C PD cable and a D-Tap to DC barrel cable, so you can tap a V-mount pack to feed monitors, recorders, and other accessories that would otherwise need their own batteries.
Background on rechargeable camera power, per Lithium-ion battery, Wikipedia.
Grips, Chargers, and Replacement Cells
Beyond the big packs, ZGCINE rounds out a full power kit. Battery grips such as the ZG-H90, the ARRI-pin ZG-H90Pro, and the ZG-H110 with its 140W USB-C PD and OLED screen add runtime and better handling to handheld lights and cameras, and there is even a PK-H01 grip made for the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. For keeping spares ready, the VM-C2 dual V-mount charger and the PC2 charging cases top up and store batteries neatly between shoots, with the PC2 cases doubling as a protective home for your spare cells in the bag.
The range also includes genuine replacement cells for everyday cameras, covering Canon LP-E6P and LP-E17, Sony NP-FW50 and the 70Wh NP-F970, and Nikon EN-EL15c, several with USB-C charging built into the battery. It means you can standardise your spares and chargers on one brand, from a mirrorless body right up to a cinema rig.
Who ZGCINE Is For
ZGCINE suits anyone whose work depends on power holding out. For video and film crews, the V-mount system and dummy batteries keep a camera, monitor, and lights running through a full production day without a scramble for spares. For solo creators and streamers, a dummy battery or a grip removes the runtime limit on a talking-head setup, and USB-C charging means fewer separate chargers to carry.
It also fits studio and event photographers who need continuous power for tethered sessions, or a set of matched spares and a charging case so every battery is ready between shoots. Because the range spans small mirrorless cells right through to cinema V-mount packs, you can start with a single replacement battery and build toward a full power system on the same brand, keeping your outputs, plates, and chargers consistent as your kit grows.
About ZGCINE
ZGCINE builds battery power solutions designed specifically for content creators. As video resolutions and frame rates have climbed, so has the power that cameras, monitors, and lights draw, and ZGCINE's focus is on keeping that gear running so a creator never has to stop for power. Its philosophy is summed up in the brand slogan, "Save every minute for video and content creators." CameraStuff stocks the ZGCINE range as genuine product with local support and delivery.
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What is a V-mount battery?
A V-mount (or V-lock) battery is a high-capacity pack that clips onto a plate on your camera rig, and can power a camera, monitor, and light at once through outputs like D-Tap and USB-C. It is the professional standard for video and cinema setups that need long runtimes from one source.
What is a dummy battery for?
A dummy battery replaces your camera or flash cell and feeds power in from an external source over a cable, giving you continuous, unlimited runtime. It is ideal for long interviews, time-lapses, tethered studio work, and livestreams where swapping batteries is not practical.
Are ZGCINE batteries genuine and safe for my camera?
Yes. Every ZGCINE product at CameraStuff is genuine brand stock, designed to match the power requirements of the cameras and gear it supports. The camera-specific cells are made to the correct fittings and voltages for models from Canon, Sony, and Nikon.
Which ZGCINE battery should I choose?
For a cinema or video rig, a V-mount battery like the ZG-X99 or ZG-V99Pro powers everything from one pack. For a specific camera, pick the matching replacement cell, such as an LP-E6P for Canon or an NP-FW50 for Sony. For unlimited studio runtime, add a dummy battery cable. Our team is happy to help you match power to your gear.
Where can I buy ZGCINE in South Africa?
You can buy the full ZGCINE range from CameraStuff, stocked and shipped locally. We offer 60-day returns, free delivery on orders over R1000, nationwide delivery, and a support team ready to help you build the right power setup.
Conrad Knuist
Head of Marketing and Photography Specialist
Conrad Knuist is Head of Marketing and Photography Specialist at CameraStuff, South Africa's specialist camera and video retailer. With over 18 years of hands-on experience across portrait, event, and commercial work, Conrad has personally handled hundreds of products, from camera batteries and power systems to professional lighting and cinema gear. He works directly with South African creators to match the right tools to their work. Every recommendation he publishes is based on real-world use, not spec sheets.
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