Portable Power?

[mdslammer]

Any suggestions for a portable power pack. I would like something to power my Sony 9" NTSC monitor while shooting in the field or possibly a light or two.

Thanks.

Mark

 

[mikkowilson]

What power requirements, connections & mounts does your monitor have?

- Mikko

 

[Capt Quirk]

DV mag did a review for Jadoo hydrogen fuel cells. Not really relevent, but kind of cool anyways.

 

[mdslammer]

The monitor, lights etc. run on 110volts.

 

[mikkowilson]

If it's only 110v (no 12v) then you will need mains power or a generator.
Run a search fro "generator" for some good info.


- Mikko.

 

[mdslammer]

Thanks, but I'm hip to the generator. I'm looking for something smaller, quiter, less expensive.

 

[vidled]

You can make your own "juice box" with a good battery pack (NiMH, li-ion, or li-poly) and an inverter. For ultra good power, get a PURE SINE inverter; they cost more, but are needed for sensitive electronics that won't run properly with a MODIFIED SINE inverter.

We made such a box, and it works like a charm. Output is 300W max, and it has about 310Wh. With some efficiency lost through the inverter, it still provides a decent amount of power. Great to recharge various equipment, and to run some CFL bulbs for lighting!