The Hawk-Woods V-Mount to Sony F55 and F5 Adapter has been designed to suit the compact dimensions of the Sony F5/F55 camcorder. This adaptor connects between the camera and battery using the existing V-Lok/V-Mount mounting. It comes with a built-in accessory bracket, two D-Tap outputs and three 24V Fischer RS outputs for powering a wide range of auxiliary devices, not to mention a battery fuel gauge and on/off switch for the auxiliary outputs.

2 x D-Tap Ports    3 x Fischer 3-Pin Connectors

This adapter has the added benefit of a built-in radio mic / accessory mounting bracket.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the max load of the D-tap ports?

A: The information we have says that Anton Bauer Gold Mounts (and by extension their P-Taps) will have a maximum current drew of between 7 & 10 amps

Q: 2. Does it charge well? Anton Bauer Dual 2722 Power Charger

A: Yes it should work, you may just need updated firmware on the charger.

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. Does this EVF work with Sony FX6 and FX9?

A: Unfortunately no, the Sony DVF-EL100 Viewfinder for F5, F55, and F65 uses a 26-pin cable that does not connect to the Sony FX series cameras.

Q: 5. Will this battery work with the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K with V mount plate?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 6. Will this allow a Sony V-Mount Charger I have to charge generic Gold Mount batteries? I know some chargers have additional contacts for temperature sensors while charging. Does it pass those as well?

A: We must recommend that you use an appropriate charger. There is a strong risk of damage to your batteries if you do not.

Q: 7. Will this work on the newer Shogun 7 model?

A: Yes, this will work withe the Shogun 7

Q: 8. Will this work on the back of an FS7 extension unit as well?

A: Yes, this is compatible with the Sony FS7 as well.

Q: 9. Would this shoulder mount work on an FX9?

A: Yes, this shoulder mount will work with the Sony FX9.

Q: 10. Will this work with the Sony Venice ?

A: Yes, since the the Sony F5/F55 have the same 4-pin Hirose port as the origional Venice, the Tilta Nucleus-M Run/Stop Cable for Sony F5/F55 Cameras will work with the Sony VENICE 6K Digital Motion Picture Camera (BH #SOMPC36101).