What Battery = Good balance?

[NorthernFilmMaker]

I'm not sure if this was discussed earlier, i tried to do a search but couldn't find anything. My question is: What size/type battery makes for a good counter balance for the lens? How does the Dionic 90 do? How about the Hytron 140? any other experiences? there is quite a difference in the weight of the two i've mentioned..... the 90 is about 2lbs and the Hytron is about 5lbs.... any other batteries make for a perfect balance?

 

[Mac]

I use the Dionic60 and it balances well... It's lighter than the 90 and anywhere I can shave weight I do (I handhold all the time) - I've even started using an old Chrosziel 3x3 matte box that I had laying around because the filters are lighter.

In my opinion, if you're lifting a camera on and off your shoulder 50+ times a day, weight matters...

 

[Brad Neal]

I have the 90's and they seem to balance pretty well. A little more weight on the lens hand than would like, but to correct that you need a heavier batt. hanging off the back, and like Mac said, more weight on the shoulder gets pretty old too.

I haven't tried the others, but overall I'm happy with the 90's.

 

[EditingFX]

I hang a 12V car battery off the back.... yeah, perhaps a bit heavy, but it goes and goes and goes and..... (jk) Dionic 90 behind a Tandem 70.

 

[Hunter Hampton]

I use 90's, but I put a v-mount adapter and 2 endura 50's on there at times also, Thats pretty much perfect balance. I change my lenses so much though...

 

[Kit Hannah]

I also put a V-mount on the back and have IDX 7s' on the back. AB is a tad too pricey too me and I like the look / feel / durability / juice on the IDX system. Balances out pretty nicely.

 

[Noel Evans]

Im using the endura 10s, rack em up as many as you like baby. I Usually cart 4 which gets me through a whole day if I am off power. Today I shot 6 hours camera time - used the LH80 for the first hour, and still got 60% on only my second batttery. (got some top shots today).