DC port or power in anywhere?

[Duke M.]

I've been looking at different ways to power accessories since as of this date there is no d-tap for this Panny battery size.

I've tried looking at pictures of the back, but can't really tell. Is there a DC in port? A power in port anywhere on the AF100?

I did find a picture of the camera that appeared to be using an AC adapter plate. Is that our only option? An adapter plate could be used but it means mounting the battery somewhere else and using a regulator, which would be a pain.



I'm longing for a d-tap Panny compatible battery to make life simpler.

Second on my list would be a regulator plate that could plug in the back of the camera, as external batteries do on the EX1.

I think the in camera adapter plate plus external adapter with a regulator would be number three.

 

[John Foundas]

I am really hope someone develops a mount similar to the Anton Bauer mount for the Sony ex3.
It's a block mount that utilizes the standard battery cavity as the dock. Then it's a simple dtap connection from there.
This congfig also would provide a great counter weight and provide hours of shooting with a Dionic or Hytron.

http://www.antonbauer.com/Products/QREX3

 

[Sean Smith]

Anton Bauer support would strongly cement me getting this camera.

 

[groveChuck]

I did find a picture of the camera that appeared to be using an AC adapter plate.

That plate looks like it's just the (included) Pana AC power supply (same as the HMC150).

I am really hope someone develops a mount similar to the Anton Bauer mount for the Sony ex3.
It's a block mount that utilizes the standard battery cavity as the dock. Then it's a simple dtap connection from there.
This congfig also would provide a great counter weight and provide hours of shooting with a Dionic or Hytron.
http://www.antonbauer.com/Products/QREX3

The AB EX plate looks nice, like the typical Gold Mount plate for shoulder mount cameras, and would give you the D tap.
But I don't know about it being a "counterbalance". I'd be concerned it's just more weight on the wrist, possibly adding to instability. But i'd love to be proven wrong, and be able to use my Hytron 50s!