Batteries and power

V-mount batteries, plates, chargers and D-Tap distribution so one cell can run camera, monitor, transmitter and light on set.

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How to choose a v mount battery and plate

Watt-hours, then airline limits. Runtime comes from Wh divided by the load's watts. A 99 Wh cell is the largest most airlines allow in the cabin, which is why SmallRig's VB99 Lite sits at that number. Anything larger travels as freight.

Output ports. D-Tap, USB-C PD and sometimes 8-pin. Count what each needs to power — the transmitter and the monitor often both want D-Tap.

Plates and mounting. A V-mount plate is what attaches the battery to the rig. SmallRig makes belt-clip plates, adjustable-arm plates and full mount plate kits; choose by where the battery has to sit and whether it must swing clear of the screen.

Small-camera power. NP-F cells (Hollyland's NP-F550, 750 and 970 plus dual-slot chargers) power monitors, small lights and recorders. Dummy-battery cables in the cables collection run a camera from a V-mount instead of its own cell.

Charging strategy. Multi-slot chargers and charging cases keep a day's worth of cells cycling. Aputure's INFINIBAR 24 V power adapter kits are fixture-specific rather than general purpose.

SmallRig makes most of what is here, with Shure and Aputure batteries and chargers alongside. Portable power stations have their own collection.

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Questions we get asked

How do I work out V-mount battery runtime?

Divide the battery's watt-hours by the total watts your devices draw. A 99 Wh battery powering a 30 W load gives roughly three hours, less in cold conditions.

Can I fly with a V-mount battery?

Up to 99 Wh in cabin baggage under most airline rules, often with a quantity limit. Larger cells usually need freight. Never put lithium batteries in checked luggage.

What is D-Tap for?

It is the standard 12 V output on V-mount batteries, used to power monitors, wireless transmitters, lights and — through a dummy battery cable — the camera itself.

Do I need NP-F batteries as well as V-mount?

Often yes. NP-F cells power monitors, small lights and recorders directly and are lighter for compact rigs. V-mount is the choice once several devices share one source.

Which V-mount plate should I choose?

Choose by where the battery has to sit. Belt-clip plates keep weight off the rig, adjustable-arm plates let the battery swing clear of a screen, and fixed plates are lightest.