If your filmmaking takes you across the country, or even across the globe, the Watson Pro Buddy System High-Load V-Mount Battery provides a high-capacity, yet air-travel-friendly solution. With the flip of a switch, the 198Wh battery pack splits in half, allowing it to comply with most airline carry-on regulations. The 15-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.

198Wh Li-Ion V-Mount Battery    Supports up to 15A Continuous Draw    Splits for Airline Carry-On    5-LED Power Gauge    D-Tap and USB Accessory Outputs    Intelligent Circuitry Protection

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. Will this battery work with a RED Raven?

A: You can use this with the RED Raven if you are outfitted with a V battery mount plate.

Q: 2. 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: 3. Can the USB port be used to power an LED light?

A: It will depend on the light. The USB port outputs 5V at 1 amp. It should charge most devices (albeit slowly), but depending on the power consumption of the light, it might not be enough to fully power it.

Q: 4. 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: 5. 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: 6. Can this be charged from a MacBook Pro USB-C charger?

A: You cannot charge the IDX System Technology DUO-C150P 145Wh High-Load Li-Ion V-Mount Battery from a USB-C charger. There is not enough power. Use a proper charger like this.IDX System Technology D-Tap Advanced Port Battery Charger BH #IDVLDT1 • MFR #VL-DT1

Q: 7. Are these considered mini?

A: Yes, these batteries are relatively compact.

Q: 8. Will this battery charge on my Sony BC-L50 charger?

A: Yes it should.

Q: 9. Will this battery fit on the SmallRig V-Mount Battery Adapter Plate? #SM3203 or #SM3016 If so, is 148Wh enough to power a Sony A7siii via USB to type-c cable along with powering the Atomos Ninja V with the included battery eliminator using the IndiPRO Tools D-Tap to Locking 2.1mm DC #INDT21RT all at once?

A: Yes, the Watson Pro Cine High-Load V-Mount Battery will fit on the Smallrig V-Mount Battery Adapter Plate because both devices use the V-lock system. 148Wh is more than enough to power a Sony A7SIII and Atomos Ninja V. The Ninja V's max power consumption is 22W and will last 6.7 hours with this battery (Sony does not state the power consumption for the A7SIII).

Q: 10. Can you charge battery via D-Tap?

A: Yes, the Watson Pro Buddy System High-Load V-Mount Battery can be charged with the D-TAP.