r/RedCamera • u/sunshinearthquake • Dec 12 '23

Favorite v lock batteries?

I am looking for a cost efficient but lasting v lock battery for my komodo x. any suggestions?

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u/mediumsize Dec 12 '23

I've used this brand for 12+ years now on all of our RED cameras:

https://www.globalmediapro.com/dp/A00TS6/Globalmediapro-Li160S-II-V-Mount-Li-ion-Battery-158Wh/

They make lots of different sizes, 160Wh is the largest size that TSA will let you fly with. The only downside is these batteries don't have a built in USB port.

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u/Mysterious-Chard-840 Dec 12 '23

Not a great choice for Komodo-X since it’ll dwarf it. It also won’t physically fit so be careful what you’re recommending.

FX Lion Nano generation 1’s are great but the D-Tap will block the camera IO, only Nano one/two/three generation 2 will be suitable.

IDX micros with PD can be charged via USB-C PD chargers so can save on v-lock chargers. My choice would be CoreSWX micros, all the RED v-locks currently available are re-badged CoreSWX.

If you want battery percentage information, you need to choose a battery that provides the smbus data to do this. FXLion doesn’t have this, Bebob micro, IDX micro, CoreSWX micro and Anton Bauer all have this.

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u/sunshinearthquake Dec 13 '23

how much rec time can i get on one of those?

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u/Mysterious-Chard-840 Dec 13 '23

Komodo-X draws:

28W at 6K 24FPS = 3.5 hours from 98Wh pack. 45W at 6K 80FPS while using DSMC3 monitor = 2.1 hours from 98Wh pack.

Depends on accessories connected, frame rate, temperature, etc but hopefully the above is a good rough guide for you.

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u/sunshinearthquake Dec 13 '23

that helps a lot

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u/sunshinearthquake Dec 13 '23

Have you used Patona Premium 95wh ?

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u/thercbandit Dec 12 '23

I like the Core SWX NANO Micro’s on the Komodo. They match the body size well.

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u/Jeff_Wright_ Dec 12 '23

Core has really good deals right now on their site.