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Battery solution for SOny A7s


George
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Dear friends hi!

 

I wanted to ask if someone has found a nice solution for powering Sony.

I was looking for some power banks but they only have DC output of 9v or 12v which I think its dangerous to connect with Sony which have 7,4v .

Do you agree?

So did someone here find a power bank or something else that had DC output of 7,4v?

Thank you

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Have a look at hawkwoods.com

You can build a system around LR-16.

Not the cheapest but reliable and will do the job.

Tim

Thank you Tim.

I just had a look at that site. They have many nice products but almost nothing about 7,4 batteries that Sony needs. I mailed them and hope they can provide a nice solution.

I have  found many power banks that can make Sony last for about 5-6 hours which is perfect for me , but they have DC output of 9v or 12 v.

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I think the LR16 is regulated for the Sony. But wise to check! That piece then requires the battery holder (there's probably a more "Hollywood" word for it!), the battery (from a wide range) and the charger. Let me know how you get on as its a route I'd like to take (I have similar for my blackmagic).

Tim

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They explained everything. They have nice solutions BUT its too heavy then the rig for me. We film wedding so we have to move a lot, run and all the stuff that a camera operator does on a wedding day.

Nice solutions.....but makes your work a bit more difficult

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Tim I found another power bank : Anker Astro 2nd 20000mAh Pro

I contact them and they said that even that the battery is outputing 9v or 12v, if i connect it with Sony then automatically it will deliver only the voltage that Sony needs. I asked them of a warranty of what they say because I do not want to destroy my Sony. So I am waitng for their answer. Its the same size with the other that you mentioned but a lot cheaper and I can adapt it to my rig with a velcro or something. I will see.

George

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I seem to recall seeing that name on the Blackmagic fora as a power solution. You make the key point however - trust in what a manufacturer tells you combined with ones own knowledge or go with a respected professional solution (usually at a price). Must admit I tend to favour the latter approach! I've just ordered an Atomos Power Station (video model). Primarily to power my Shogun but it will also power my A7S.

Tim

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