bkmvincent
Active member
Like the title says: what plate are you using? I just picked up the DP6 and I have no use for the LP-E6 plate. I'm wondering what I should do?
SmallHD DP6 Power Oprions: What are you using?
- Thread starter bkmvincent
- Start date
morgan_moore
Major Contributor
I have Dtap solutions from Hawkwoods..
Long life V lock
Short Life - sony Dtap batt plate
takes same batts as the camera
both sit on rails not on the monitor
S
Long life V lock
Short Life - sony Dtap batt plate
takes same batts as the camera
both sit on rails not on the monitor
S
Postmaster
Dark Side of the Camera
v-mount with adapter plate on rails all the way.
Last´s almost a day.
Frank
Last´s almost a day.
Frank
bkmvincent
Active member
Could you link to the sony d-tap you're using?
I might go this direction when I get my rail system. Haven't decided yet...
morgan_moore
Major Contributor
hawkwoods batts - they dont have the item on their website
its called .. [TABLE="class: Bs nH iY, width: 1467"]
[TR]
[TD="class: Bu"]a "dv-oem" with power conn fitted
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
its called .. [TABLE="class: Bs nH iY, width: 1467"]
[TR]
[TD="class: Bu"]a "dv-oem" with power conn fitted
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
rejdmast
Well-known member
I have the exact same setup. It is the only way to go!
morgan_moore
Major Contributor
..unless
-you need to keep the mass back on your rig
-you want to power the camera too
-you need to power a remote focus or camera top light
-want an industry standard supply so if you have a problem you can probably borrow hire spare batts
-want to run Led panels off the same battery system\
-have one charger for everything
In that case V lock or another 'industry system' is the only way to go
S
bkmvincent
Active member
Gold or v-mount would be preferable but I don't have money to spend on that option right now. I might pick up some generic LP-E6 batteries for now to hold me over until I can afford that option.
Oh sure.....get all "proof-y fact-y" on us!! :happy:
morgan_moore
Major Contributor
I dont know what you mean
----
Going broke - Ive spent a lot of money on multiple 5d batts, 4 or 6 smallHD DP1 batts, billions of recharchables for my AA batt steadicam pilot
That was 'pre V'
I can tell you that Vlock is cheaper in the long run
Not to mention extreme batt life which is smooth on set
Ansd my Vlocks have level checkers built in
a small thing - but it makes a real difference when prepping for the day compared to checking multiple systems where you need to fire up the host device to check the levels
My old DP1 batts used to just die mid shot too - no warning
S
----
Going broke - Ive spent a lot of money on multiple 5d batts, 4 or 6 smallHD DP1 batts, billions of recharchables for my AA batt steadicam pilot
That was 'pre V'
I can tell you that Vlock is cheaper in the long run
Not to mention extreme batt life which is smooth on set
Ansd my Vlocks have level checkers built in
a small thing - but it makes a real difference when prepping for the day compared to checking multiple systems where you need to fire up the host device to check the levels
My old DP1 batts used to just die mid shot too - no warning
S
bkmvincent
Active member
Agree with you on all of these points. I will probably invest in a gold mount in the future, but like I said previously I might pick up some generic canon batts for the time being until I can drop the money on AB.
It's certainly worth the money in the long run, and much less of a headache.
bkmvincent
Active member
I can't vouch for a DSLR but I can tell you this: the DP6 is very well built and a high-quality IPS display. Very sharp and accurate color.
Use Ptap and switronics batteries.
Runs my F3, Kipro, and Both small HD monitors for 2.5 hours.
Runs my F3, Kipro, and Both small HD monitors for 2.5 hours.
Let me restate... it really depends on what you're using the dp6 for... if 7d/5dmkii or fs100/af100 etc in a light run an gun or just plain old handheld, IMHO it's easier to have the Li-Ion batts, small light and do the job... Vlock and a full bore rig isn't always required or needed... sometimes the director/producer will hold the dp6 and my camera will be in another location... depends on your use, for me li-ion has been dandy, and they recharge quick and cost like 80 bucks each which will power them for life.
morgan_moore
Major Contributor
sure - each solution has its place
As well as vlock I have an adapter that can take the same (fitting of) batt as the FS100 uses to power the DP6
The adapter does not go on the monitor
.. Im not sure where it goes yet!
S
As well as vlock I have an adapter that can take the same (fitting of) batt as the FS100 uses to power the DP6
The adapter does not go on the monitor
.. Im not sure where it goes yet!
S
nyvz
Veteran
Personally I think V-lock can be wasted on the FS100 in cases unless it is needed for powering more than just the camera and monitor. I have a $50 battery in my FS100 that lasts a full 12hr day with no worries, so why would I want to put a $500 2+lb battery system on that doubles the size and weight of my rig?
When I need to power accessories, I've just been using ebay batteries with good results so far. the 45Wh $30 batteries with level indicators are good for velcroing to the back of the monitor for ~4hrs of life, and the 120Wh $40 batteries are nice for powering all your accessories all day on a budget. Only caveat is I'd buy a separate 1A charger for $10 since the 350ma charger included with all these batteries takes forever.
When I need to power accessories, I've just been using ebay batteries with good results so far. the 45Wh $30 batteries with level indicators are good for velcroing to the back of the monitor for ~4hrs of life, and the 120Wh $40 batteries are nice for powering all your accessories all day on a budget. Only caveat is I'd buy a separate 1A charger for $10 since the 350ma charger included with all these batteries takes forever.