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Watson Pro Buddy V-mount Battery

Watson Pro Buddy V-mount Battery
  • Product Code: eq49449
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$687.00 $948.06

If your filmmaking takes you across the country, or even across the globe, the Watson Pro Buddy V-Mount Batteryprovides a high-capacity, yet air-travel-friendly solution. With the flip of a switch, the 192Wh battery pack splits in half, allowing it to comply with most airline carry-on regulations. The 12-amp maximum load on this battery can support cinema cameras rigged up with accessories, large LED lights, external recorders, or other on-set essential gear that uses a V-mount. Use the built-in D-tap and USB port to power accessories and charge mobile devices as well. Intelligent circuitry protection is built-in to prevent overloading, overheating, and short-circuits.

192Wh Li-Ion V-Mount Battery    Supports up to 12A Continuous Draw    Splits for Airline Carry-On    5-LED Power Gauge    D-Tap and USB Accessory Outputs    Intelligent Circuitry Protection

Parameters
Mount / Series TypeV-Mount
ChemistryLithium-Ion
Battery Capacity13,000 mAh / 192 Wh
Capacity per Section (Wh)96 Wh
Output Voltage14.8 VDC
Maximum Load150 W, 12 A
Accessory I/O1x D-Tap / P-Tap Output
1x USB-A Output
Maximum Load (Accessory I/O)120 W, 10 A (D-Tap)
USB Output5 V, 1 A
Dimensions (W x H x D)3.9 x 6.7 x 2.2" / 9.91 x 17.02 x 5.59 cm
Weight2.9 lb / 1.32 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight3.26 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.8 x 4.7 x 3.5"

To accommodate for air-travel regulations on lithium-ion batteries, this battery pack can split in half. Once split, each half will fall below the capacity requirement to pass most air-travel security protocols.

Note: Both halves of each battery are serialized and are not interchangeable with other Buddy System batteries.

Not only will the battery power your camera or light, accessories can be powered simultaneously using the built-in D-tap and USB ports. The D-tap can output 12 volts at up to 10 amps for lens control systems, on-camera lighting, or other accessory. The USB port outputs 5V at 1 amp and can be useful to charge on-set electronics or mobile devices.

Press the check button on the rear and LEDs will illuminate to indicate the current battery capacity.

Intelligent circuitry constantly analyzes battery load and temperature, and will shut down to prevent damage from overloading, overheating, and short-circuiting.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this fit on the Red Komodo X Micro V-Lock mount?

A: Yes, the Watson Pro Mini V-Mount Battery (144 Wh) would work with the Komodo-X micro V-lock mount.

Q: 2. Will the above battery be considered compatible with the wooden camera product BH #HAVLMFS5 • MFR #VLM-FS5 ?

A: yes this V-mount battery will work on that Hawkwood V mount plate

Q: 3. Is the clamp wide enough to attach to a Zhiyun Crane 2 body?

A: As the base of the Zhiyun Crane 2 is wider than this clamp can support (up to 1.4"), this would not be recommended. An accessory that would mount to the base of the Crane 2 is a Zhiyun-Tech Extension Mounting Ring for Crane-2 (SKU: ZHGMBC531). This could be then attached to a v-lock assembly such as the Smallrig 1846 V-Lock Assembly (SKU: SM1846B).

Q: 4. Will this battery power the Aputure c120 d II and c300 d II to full power?

A: Yes these batteries are able to run a C120D II and C300D II at full power.

Q: 5. will this battery charge on an Anton Bauer twin charger?

A: no this battery will probably not charge on an Anton Bauer charger because Anton Bauer chargers will only charge Anton Bauer batteries

Q: 6. Will this clamp securely to 15mm rods?

A: Yes, this will clamp securely to a single 15mm rod.

Q: 7. Watson Pro Buddy System High-Load V-Mount Battery fit/works with c200 canon ?

A: If you are using a V-Mount Battery Plate with your C200, such as B&H # WO214700, then yes this battery will work with it. https://bhpho.to/2TW0nfO

Q: 8. If you have two of these batteries powering an Aputure c300 d II at full power, how long can you expect the runtime to last?

A: You should be able to get just over an hour and a half on a 198wh battery such as the Watson Pro Buddy System High-Load V-Mount Battery, on an Aputure c300 d II.

Q: 9. If you have two of these batteries powering an Aputure c300 d II at full power, how long can you expect the runtime to last?

A: That light has a max consumption of 350 Watts. This battery is rated for 168 Watt Hours. With 2 of them you would get a bit under an hour or run time.

Q: 10. Do these come in 98Wh?

A: yes they do Watson Pro 14.4V 98Wh Slim High-Load Li-Ion Battery Kit with D-Tap Charger (Gold Mount)

26/09/2024

[3.26 lb] This got a solid metal build !! Worth for the money

5
25/08/2024

[3.26 lb] I used to have two classes of battery - one I used in my studio and one that I traveled with. It was a pain because 98 Wh batteries only run my camera rig for a couple of hours. Watson have come up with a great solution of having one battery that can give me plenty of power and be broken apart for travel. Its a really clever way of getting the best of both worlds.

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review.]

5
18/08/2024

[150 W, 12 A] no more gaffer's tape on tripods or light stands.

5
16/08/2024

[150 W, 12 A] I have one of the older strap buddies which does the job. But the new version comes with all the improvements I asked for, ability to swivel and a captive screw so you don’t lose it when you take it off. All in all a great improvement and it does the job very well.

5
22/07/2024

[96 Wh] This battery is working perfectly for me. Supports up to 15A continuous draw, which is more than enough for my needs. I'm using it predominately with my lights, and having a strong, powerful battery is very helpful and appreciated. It runs my lights a long time. It's also nice and small considering it provides 148Wh. That is fantastic. This would be perfect for a camera rig too because it will be able to run the camera and accessories for a long time. The build quality of this battery is also very good. It is made of plastic, which I like because it keeps the weight down, and appears well-made and durable. I also like that it has built-in intelligent control circuitry to protect against damage from current or voltage overload, overheating, or short circuits. This should extend the life of the battery and the items plugged into it. As expected, it comes with a d-tap out. This d-tap provides 12V at up to 10 amps which is good. This is helpful in powering a wide variety of accessories (servos, monitors, camera lights etc..). This battery also has a USB-A port that provides a 5V at 1 amp output so it can be used to charge a large variety of accessories or even a phone/tablet. That is a nice addition and comes in handy all the time. I love having a variety of ports.  Opens many doors for additional usage and functionality.  The battery also has a 5 LED power level indicator, which is always helpful and needed. I only buy v-mount batteries that give power level indicators because it is very annoying not knowing the charge left on a battery, or a way of knowing that it is fully charged or needs charging. To conclude, I am very impressed and happy with this v-mount battery. It is very well-made, powerful, compact, and versatile. It is a nice addition to my kit. [I have received this product in exchange for my honest review]

5
11/06/2024

[5 V, 1 A] The 45w usbc port and dtap powers both the Canon R5 and my Ninja V at the same time.

5
08/06/2024

[3.26 lb] Loving this little, powerful battery. First, the size is fantastic. Makes it super friendly in the field. On a camera, a light, external monitor etc.. It packs a great deal of power without sacrificing portability, and ease of use. It's not bulky and heavy like other V-mounts. Love that it has a power display letting you know how much power is left, this is very helpful. And I am all about versatility and this little sucker delivers. Not only can it be used as a "regular" v-mount, but it comes with a D-Tap, USB-A and yes, even a USB-C port. I am loving the variety of ports. Opens so many doors for additional usage and functionality. I can now use with so many other devices, audio mixers, monitor/recorders, smaller cameras that don't have a v-mount, etc.. There are so many devices and situations this will come in handy. It can also be used to charge "regular" every day devices like a laptop, phone iPad etc.. For a person living in Florida this is fantastic. We lose power all the time with storms and hurricanes, so this is a great thing to have available. And all that functionality in this nice small package. Super handy and super effective. I give this 2 thumbs up! [ I received this product in exchange for my honest opinion].

5
02/06/2024

[96 Wh] I use this with my nanlite Forza 60 and their D-tap cable...mount it to the light stand and voila! The clamp handle isn't great, but so far it's been holding up after a year of use

5
23/05/2024

[150 W, 12 A] I like this v-mount battery plate a lot. Fits on the stand perfectly. No dangling battery. And not as expensive as other options.

5
14/05/2024

[3.26 lb] First of all, I'd like to remind you that these plates not only accepts Micro V-Mount but ALSO accepts full size V-Mount batteries! it's the same V size. These will go well on anything rod like from 19 to 22 mm.

I've tested this on an Amazon Basic stands which I use a lot for loading lighter items since those stands are so light and it will fit on the lower section tube of that stand. So. to me that's perfect.

It would be cool if Watson came up with a figure 8 on this unit, divided in 2 sector design so it would accept a wider range of diameters. The screw would be then located at the largest part of that 8 shape, which would take care of both ways you try to place that on. But if you require a larger pole to mount your battery, Watson also makes on just for that. The BH link is https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1509727-REG/watson_mi_vm_sclamp_micro_v_mount_plate_with.html

I have almost every Micro V-Mount accessory from these series and I can assure you these things are nearly unbreakable and assemble VERY fast.

Another HUGE PLUS on this, are the threads and the wingnut. It has that Mathews craft quality. A simple tap on that wingnut will cause the whole thing to unscrew in less than 1/2 second. The quality of those threads is so good, it would fly out if you don't catch it on time. Excellent craftsmanship. You won't be turning that wingnut over and over. It's a simple tap on that wingnut and it's OUT. If you want something that mounts fast and to be able to mount your battery in the weirdest places, this is it!

[I have received this product in exchange for my honest review]

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