V-Mount V-Lock Batteries & Accessories

A V-Mount battery is a standardized, high-capacity rechargeable battery pack featuring a wedge-shaped V-lock mechanism that snaps securely onto camera plates, monitors, and studio lights:

• Centralized Rig Power: Powers your camera body, external monitor, wireless video transmitter, and follow focus motors simultaneously off a single high-capacity source.
• Extended Production Runtimes: Delivers significantly larger watt-hour (Wh) capacities than standard internal camera batteries, allowing hours of continuous recording without power swaps.
• Universal D-Tap & DC Outputs: Features integrated D-Tap and auxiliary power taps to distribute regulated DC power directly to cinema accessories.
• Heavy-Duty LED Lighting: Slides onto external power ballast plates for continuous LED cob lights and panel lights, enabling high-output location lighting without mains power.

Selecting the right V-Mount capacity depends on your runtime demands and air travel requirements:

• Under 100Wh (e.g., 50Wh, 95Wh, 99Wh): Standard flight-safe capacity. Unrestricted for carry-on luggage on most commercial airlines, making these pocket/mini V-mounts ideal for traveling videographers.
• 100Wh to 160Wh (e.g., 135Wh, 150Wh): Mid-sized capacity offering extended power output. Typically permitted in carry-on baggage with airline approval (usually limited to two spare batteries per passenger).
• Over 160Wh (e.g., 190Wh, 290Wh+): High-capacity workhorses designed for heavy studio lights and high-draw cinema camera builds. Restricted from passenger air travel and intended for ground transport/studio use.

Modern mini/pocket V-Mount batteries pack full-sized power into a compact, lightweight form factor:

• Compact Footprint: Approximately half the size and weight of traditional V-mount blocks, keeping handheld gimbals and shoulder rigs well-balanced.
• Bi-Directional USB-C Power Delivery (PD): High-wattage USB-C ports (supporting up to 65W or 100W PD) allow you to power laptops, smartphones, and mirrorless cameras—or recharge the V-mount battery directly using a standard USB-C fast charger.
• D-Tap Taps: Provide raw battery voltage (12V–16.8V) to feed field monitors, wireless mic receivers, and focus motors.
• OLED/LCD Status Displays: Integrated digital screens show remaining runtime in hours/minutes, battery percentage, and real-time voltage draw.

Choosing the right charging solution keeps your workflow efficient on location and in the studio:

• Dual & Quad-Bay Fast Chargers: Dedicated charging docks that drop-charge two or four V-mount batteries simultaneously. Many dual-bay docks double as AC-to-DC power supplies for studio gear.
• D-Tap Travel Chargers: Compact, lightweight cable chargers that plug directly into the battery’s side D-Tap port, eliminating the need to haul heavy charging docks into the field.
• USB-C PD Fast Charging: Eliminates traditional chargers entirely—simply plug any compatible USB-C PD wall adapter directly into the battery for fast, portable topping up.

You can view, test, and purchase V-Mount batteries, dual chargers, and mounting accessories directly through CameraStuff:

• In-Store Showroom: Visit our shop in Blairgowrie, Randburg to check battery weights, test V-lock plate dimensions, and test rig balance in person.
• Nationwide Courier Delivery: Order online for fast, reliable delivery directly to your door anywhere across South Africa.
• Complete Ecosystem Support: Stocking mini V-mount packs, dual-bay chargers, D-Tap cables, baseplates, and battery clamps from leading lighting and power brands.