Keep your power-hungry cameras and production gear operating for long shoots with this high-capacity Powerbase EDGE V-Mount Battery from Core SWX. This follow-up to the popular Powerbase 70 lithium-ion battery features a 14.8V, 47Wh capacity and 8A continuous draw to power your gear for up to 8.25 hours (e.g. a small DSLR/mirrorless camera) on a full charge. In addition to the V-mount, which allows it to be used with all cameras and gear supporting a V-mount battery, the Powerbase EDGE has a 7.4V regulated DC barrel output, two 14 VDC D-Tap outputs, and two 5 VDC USB ports. One of the D-Tap outputs is classified as "SmartTap", which allows you to pass the battery data to your camera.

Using a compatible, separately available Powerbase EDGE power cable or dummy battery, you can connect the battery to most mirrorless and DSLR cameras via the regulated 7.4 VDC output. The SmartTap output, which is a Core SWX innovation, is a standard D-Tap connection with additional contacts inside that communicate SMBUS/smart battery data to compatible cameras. You can use the SmartTap and D-Tap ports to simultaneously provide 12 VDC power to a camera using optional D-Tap cables, as well as to power an accessory.

The USB ports can be used simultaneously with any of the other power options to power small 5 VDC accessories such as mobile devices. The battery can be charged in standard Core SWX V-mount chargers, and either D-Tap port also functions as a charging port and supports Core SWX D-Tap chargers. The battery also features a "storage mode" that allows you to deplete the battery quickly for safe travel.

The Powerbase EDGE has an LCD on the side that provides runtime in minutes, and it's easy to read in dark environments using its button-activated backlight. Like the Powerbase 70, the Powerbase EDGE comes with a small quick release adapter that provides a convenient way of attaching the battery to cheese plates and other camera supports. It secures onto the middle of the battery and provides a 1/4"-20 mounting screw. This allows you to mount the battery directly onto the bottom of your camera, or it can mount onto a battery slide or cage.

14.8V, 47Wh, Lithium-Ion V-Mount Battery    Canon LP-E6 Dummy Battery Power Cable    D-Tap Wall Charger, 8A Continuous Draw    7.4V Regulated DC Output    Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 Screw    2 x D-Tap & 2 x USB Outputs    SmartTap Output (Carries Battery Data)    Runtime LCD, Button-Activated Backlight

14.8V, 47Wh, lithium-ion V-mount battery

8A continuous draw

7.4V regulated DC barrel output to power small cameras with separately available cable or dummy battery

Two 14 VDC D-Tap outputs can also be used to charge the battery with an optional D-Tap wall charger

Compatible with standard, optional Core SWX V-mount battery chargers

One D-Tap is classified as a SmartTap output that carries SMBUS/smart battery data to your camera display

Two 5 VDC USB accessory outputs

Runtime LCD with button-activated backlight

Quick release plate with 1/4"-20 screw

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this compatible with the Sony FX3?

A: Yes, but you will need to add a D-tap to Sony dummy battery cable.

Q: 2. Is this battery safe for airport travel in carry on?

A: It will be important to check with the airline for rules and regulations regarding the Core SWX Powerbase EDGE LITE 47Wh Battery Pack. There are no standards to base an answer on.

Q: 3. Can I charge this with a usb-c charger like for a MacBook Pro? Or do I need to buy a d-tap charger?

A: The Core SWX Powerbase EDGE LINK 70Wh Battery Pack can be charged via D-Tap or a V-Mount charger. Unfortunately the USB ports do not support charging the battery. Charger - Core SWX PB70C15 D-Tap Wall Charger BH #COPB70C15 https://bhpho.to/3HoaKUK

Q: 4. Does this meet the USB-C PD charging requirements for the Sony FX3 safely?

A: Yes, the Core SWX Powerbase EDGE LINK 70Wh Battery Pack's (V-Mount) USB-C output is PD capable, so it will supply the correct amount of power for the FX3 when connected to the FX3.

Q: 5. Can this be used to power the BMPCC4k and a Monitor at the same time without frying the HDMI port on the camera?

A: Yes, you can power a Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K with the Core SWX Powerbase EDGE LITE Battery Bundle for Blackmagic Pocket Camera 6K/4K while also powering a monitor from the same battery, just make sure that the ports that are supplying power are rated to output the correct amount of volts for the devices they are connected to.

Q: 6. can you power camera and monitor?

A: Yes, the Core SWX Powerbase EDGE LITE Battery with D-Tap Charger Bundle could power a camera plus a small on camera display, depending on the setup you would need to add cables for the display and camera.

Q: 7. Does the bottom of the unit have a single screw hole for tripod plate attachment, or 2? I can't believe a professional product would only have a single screw hole, allowing camera to twist...?

A: The Core SWX Powerbase EDGE LINK 70Wh Battery Pack (V-Mount) (B&H# COPBELINK) features a V-mount male lock on the bottom or you may use the 1/4" female thread with a hole for a locator pin to prevent twisting once mounted with a compatible mount.

Q: 8. Does the 70Wh version have a solid mount plate/camera/tripod connection or is there any jiggle at all? Is the plate plastic?

A: The Core SWX Powerbase EDGE LINK 70Wh Battery Bundle for Blackmagic Pocket Camera 6K/4K (B&H# COPBELINKBPC) has a metal V-lock on the back with a 1/4" screw thread: https://bit.ly/3SlG1d8

Q: 9. What kind of battery is this? Is this a lithium ion?

A: Yes, the Core SWX Powerbase EDGE LITE 47Wh Battery Pack is a Lithium-Ion battery.

Q: 10. is the mount plate secure, without any wiggle room? If I put this between my camera rig and my tripod, is my camera going to jiggle around when I touch it?

A: The wedge plate provided with the Core SWX Powerbase EDGE LITE Battery with D-Tap Charger Bundle is secure.