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Tether Tools Unveils Case Relay Power System for Infinite Camera Power

February 25, 2016 By Eric Reagan

Tether Tools Case Relay Power System

Tether Tools has released the Case Relay Power System, which allows you to connect an external power source such as USB battery packs or AC power. When the external pack runs low on power, you can hot swap to another USB battery pack without losing power to your camera. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: battery, Case Release, tether tools

 

Can You Spot a Counterfeit Canon Battery, Charger or Grip?

March 4, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Canon Counterfeit-4

For the past several tradeshows that I have been to, Canon has featured a great little display that asks you to identify counterfeit Canon products placed alongside genuine Canon products. The counterfeits look so convincing that I could not tell one from the other without further tips from Canon on spotting the differences.

You can see the counterfeit products highlighted in red in the image below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: battery, Canon, charger, counterfeit, fake

Nikon D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200 and P7700 Firmware Update Ends Support for Some Third-Party Batteries

December 9, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Nikon EN-EL14

The most recent firmware updates for the Nikon D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200 and P7700 appear to have caused some third-party batteries to stop working in these cameras. All of the cameras use the Nikon EN-EL14 and EN-EL14a batteries; however, there are many third-party batteries that match the EN-EL14’s design that are available for these cameras (often at reduced prices) as well. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: battery, EN-EL14, EN-EL14a, firmware, Nikon

Canon LP-E6 Battery Pack Service Notice Issued

October 8, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Canon LP-E6

Canon has issued a service notice for the common LP-E6 battery used in several Canon DSLRs, including the 5D Mark III, 6D, 7D, 70D and others.

The notice affects those who experience a rapid blinking light on the charger when the battery is inserted, which indicates a “communication error” according to Canon’s service notice. When this happens, the battery will not charge.

See the full service notice below for details on the issue. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: battery, Canon, lp-e6, service notice

Switronix Releases Powerbase for Blackmagic Cinema Camera

July 19, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Switronix Powerbase for Blackmagic Cinema Camera

Switronix finally got around to taking the wraps off of its previously teased Powerbase for the new Blackmagic Cinema Camera. The PB70-BMCC is a 70wh 14.8v lithium-ion battery pack that nearly quadruples the runtime of the BMCC’s built-in 90 minute battery. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: battery, Blackmagic, cinema, external battery, hdslr, PB70, power pack, Powerbase, switronix, video

Switronix Bringing Power Accessories to the Blackmagic Cinema Camera?

July 2, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Blackmagic Cinema Camera

HDSLR and cinema accessory provider Switronix sent out a little tease in its newsletter today about the Blackmagic Cinema Camera that’s shipping later this month.

Are you guys as excited as we are about this beautiful, little guy?

Check in this month to see the cool accessories we have developed for the Black Magic Camera.  -Switronix Newsletter

Switronix has been known for its HDSLR power accessories that so effectively pair cameras like the 5D Mark II with external battery packs, as well as on-camera lighting gear.  Given the uncertainty thus far about the Blackmagic Cinema Camera’s internal battery and lack of external power options, I’d say that an external power solution from Switronix is a good bet.

Stay tuned for the official announcement of whatever is coming from Switronix…

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: batteries, battery, Blackmagic Cinema Camera, external power, hdslr, switronix

Switronix Power Cable For Panasonic Lumix GH2

August 4, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Switronix XP-DSLR-GH2

Switronix has released a new power cable for the Panasonic GH2.  The new power cable, affectionately known as the Switronix XP-DSLR-GH2, “can be used in association with a Switronix accessory or used solo with a PRO-X series lithium-ion battery product.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: accessory, adapter, battery, dslr, hdslr, panasonic gh2, powerbase 70, switronix, XP-DSLR-GH2

Switronix Announces New Power Cable For Canon DSLRs

May 18, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Switronix has unveiled a new power cable for Canon DSLRs using the LP-E6 battery type (currently, the 5D Mark II, 7D and 60D).

The XP-DV-CH features a regulated 7.9v battery paddle (LP-E6 type) and an inline female p-tap connector for 12vdc, housed in an enclosure. It also includes both red and green LED indication to display battery power status. The cable can be used in association with a Switronix accessory or used solo with a PRO-X series lithium-ion battery product.

More details on Switronix’s website.

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: battery, canon 5d mark ii, canon 60d, canon 7d, dslr, hdslr, LE-E6, power, switronix

Redrock Micro and Switronix Team Up for HDSLR Powered Rigs

January 26, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Switronix and Redrock Micro have teamed up to deliver customized HDSLR rigs that take advantage of Switronix’s battery systems and Redrock Micro’s supports.  The Switronix powered rigs offer up to 6-times the runtime of standard DSLR batteries and can also be used to power on-board electronics like external LCD monitors.  Switronix offers battery connection cables for the Canon 5D MKII, Canon 7D, Canon 60D, Canon T2i, and Panasonic AG-AF100.

Check out some of the configurations below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: 5d, ag-af100, battery, canon 5d, canon 60d, canon 7d, cinematography, external battery, hdslr, Panasonic, rebel t2i, redrock micro, switronix

Switronix PowerBase70 for Canon Rebel T2i

January 19, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Switronix has announced the PowerBase70 for the Canon Rebel T2i.  The PowerBase 70 is a battery pack that attaches to the base of the Rebel T2i and provides up to 6-times the run time over ordinary Rebel T2i batteries.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: battery, Canon, hdslr, photography, powerbase70, rebel t2i, switronix

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