Power your camera and a variety of accessories from a single high-capacity V-mount battery with the SmallRig V-Mount Battery Adapter Plate Crab Clampfrom SmallRig. The battery plate provides a V-mount plate for a single V-mount battery and one 14.8V D-Tap output, one 5V/2A USB output, one 8 VDC barrel output, and two 12 VDC barrel outputs around the sides of the plate.

The durable aluminum plate features multiple 1/4"-20 threads on the back to mount it onto a variety of arms, cages, clamps, slides, or rigs. The attached crab-shaped clamp allows you to clamp-mount the plate onto rods measuring 15 to 30mm in diameter. The plate also features a power button on the side, so you can quickly cut the power from the battery.

Power Your Gear with V-Mount Battery    Crab-Shaped Clamp Fits 15 to 30mm Rod    1 x 14.8V D-Tap & 1 x 5V USB Output    1 x 8 VDC & 2 x 12 VDC Barrel Outputs    1/4"-20 Mounting Threads on Plate/Clamp    Durable Aluminum Construction

One V-mount battery (except for PAGlink series V-mount batteries and Patona Premium Battery for BP-190WS)

Rod or pipe measuring 15 to 30mm in diameter

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What’s the difference between model number 3498 and 3497? They look identical, but 3497 is discontinued

A: The main difference between B&H# SM3497 SmallRig V-Mount Battery Adapter Plate with Super Clamp Mount which comes with a Super Clamp to attach to stands and tripod legs. And the BH #SM3498 SmallRig V-Mount Battery Adapter Plate with Dual-Rod Clamp is the same base V-mount adapter with a dual 15mm rod clamp attached for 15mm rod mounting. Also, please note that B&H# SM3497 is a discontinued item.

Q: 2. What battery do i get for the v-mount to run the smallrig 120 light? I'm using it for wedding receptions

A: You may use the SmallRig VB155 Mini V-Mount Battery (155Wh), BH # SM3581 to power the SmallRig RC120 lamp head while mounted on this SmallRig V-mount Battery Plate. https://bhpho.to/3XxIapV

Q: 3. Could I use this to power an amaran 200X since that one has an XLR power input as well?

A: You can use the Smallrig V-Mount Battery Plate along with a cable such as the Litepanels Anton Bauer PowerTap to 4-pin XLR Cable for Sola 4 and Inca 4 - 36", BH # LIPT36XLR. https://bhpho.to/3suz3bO

Q: 4. Can I use a VB99 Pro battery with this mount?

A: Yes, the SmallRig VB99 Pro Mini V-Mount Battery can be used with the SmallRig V-Mount Battery Adapter Plate with Crab-Shaped Clamp, however be aware that the battery can only support up to a 14A power draw. Using too many power connections may push past that 14A limit.

Q: 5. Would this be a perfect fit micro v mount batteries?

A: Micro V-mount batteries are capable of fitting onto the SmallRig V-Mount Battery Adapter Plate with Dual-Rod Clamp.

Q: 6. is this compatible with the small rig fx30 cage?

A: Yes, you can use the SmallRig V-Mount Battery Mounting Plate with SmallRig FX30 cages.

Q: 7. Are the D-tap and USB ports ground-isolated from one another? I want to power both my camera and audio recorder (which will be feeding my camera audio), and I'm concerned about ground loop hum.

A: The D-tap and USB ports are physically grounded. However, if the audio recorder and camera are used at the same time, there may be a slight electric noise.

Q: 8. What size are the 8V and 12V output barrel connectors? And are they center negative or center positive?

A: The barrel sizes for each port of the SmallRig V-Mount Battery Adapter Plate with Dual-Rod Clamp are - 1 x 2.1 mm Coaxial 8V 1 x 2.5 mm Coaxial 12V

Q: 9. Can you use rails with this plate?

A: The SmallRig V-Mount Battery Mounting Plate cannot use rails directly. You would need to add a baseplate plus rails. For example, you could use this one: the SmallRig Universal 15mm LWS Support Baseplate with Quick Release Plate (B&H # SM2092B • MFR # 2092B).

Q: 10. Can you use a different battery with this? I have the Andy cine 95S. Also, what dummy battery Would you recommend?

A: The SmallRig V-Mount Battery Plate can work with many brands of batteries. As long as the battery is around 14.8 VDC and can handle at least a maximum load of 12 amps.