The Hawk-Woods VLM-FX9 Sony FX9 V-Lok Camera Mount is a direct V-Lok fitting for Sony's FX9 camera allowing you to use higher powered V-Lok (V-mount) batteries rather than BP-U batteries which are the standard battery for the FX9 camera. The adaptor attaches via your camera's battery compartment and then finally screwed to the top of the camera body to secure in place. Users have the benefit of two unregulated D-Tap outputs (11 to 17 volts) allowing further equipment/accessories to be powered. 1 x 5V 2A USB is also available for powering or charging accessories such as mobile phones.

Power to your camera is provided via a short cable via the FX9's DC Input. A low voltage warning LED is also situated at the top of the adapter that visually alerts you to the status of your battery. The LED will flash at 11.5 VDC giving you a decent warning to swap your expended battery for a fresh one.

2 x Unregulated D-Tap Outputs

• All existing Hawk-Woods V-Lok (V-mount) products
• Sony V-mount products
• Third-party V-mount products

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Could this product provide full power a Sony A7S III via USB-C? And, is there any way to mount the product to a rig besides velcro?

A: Yes, the has a USB Type-C Output of up to 20V at 3A and can power the Sony A7SIII.

Q: 2. Will this fit onto the battery slots of the Ninja V?

A: No, unfortunately, the Hawk-Woods Mini V-Lok Battery Plate for Shogun/Ninja is only compatible with the Shogun/Ninja Inferno/Flame series monitors, as they have 2 battery slots that this unit fits into. The Ninja V only has one battery slot and this battery unit will not fit.

Q: 3. Can this work on the Atomos Shinobi 7 model?

A: The Hawk-Woods VL-AS1 V-Mount Fitting Adapter for Atomos Flame/Inferno Monitors could have an issue mounting onto the Atomos Shinobi 7" 4K HDMI/SDI Monitor since the plate will block the DC barrel input port, unlike on the Atomos Ninja Inferno 7" 4K HDMI Recording Monitor and the Atomos Shogun Flame 7" 4K HDMI/SDI Recording Monitor.

Q: 4. will this work with 2 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1817895-REG/smallrig_vb212_mini_v_mount.html?

A: The SmallRig x Caleb Pike VB212 Mini V-Mount Battery would not be compatible with the Hawk-Woods VL-MCF2 Mini V-Lok Hot Swap Camera Plate for RED as the plate is designed for the smaller Hawk-Woods Mini V-Lok batteries such as the Hawk-Woods Mini V-Lok Data Lithium-Ion Battery (V-Mount, 14.4V, 150Wh), BH #HAVLM150D.

Q: 5. I'd like to use this plate to power a Sony A7S III and Atomos Shinobi 5" Monitor from a mini V-mount battery like the Hawk-Woods Mini V-Lok 14.4V 98Wh. Would it be safe to power these two devices over the D-Tap ports?

A: Yes, it is safe to power the Sony A7SIII and Atomos Shinobi Monitor through D-Tap cables. It is best to get a regulated D-Tap cable for each device.

Q: 6. Is this battery adapter compatible with the updated Sound Devices Pre-Mix II devices?

A: Yes. This will work on both generations of the MixPre 3 and MixPre 6.

Q: 7. Is this compatible with the FX6 at all?

A: Yes, you will need a Sony BP-U35 battery to connect the DC cable.

Q: 8. So is this 7.2v or 8.4v output as per the picture?

A: The Hawk-Woods D-Tap Male to Sony A7S Dummy Battery MFR # LR-16 provides regulated 7.2v.

Q: 9. Is this made of metal or plastic?

A: The Hawk-Woods SD-2 Sound Devices MDV Battery Adapter is made mostly out of a sturdy hard plastic with a few metal pieces such as the contacts and screws.

Q: 10. Does the battery indicator in viewfinder work with this V-mount adapter?

A: no it will not work with the battery indicator because it is being powered through the AC port. It will give you the low voltage warning