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EASY BEING GREEN In another recent announcement, Hahnel has made its packaging plastic-free. The new battery containers are 100% recyclable and biodegradable, made of cardboard and soy ink. It’s also much more space efficient for transit. Hopefully, this is one of many steps our industry will take in a greener direction.
compared to how these cameras may function alone. SMALL BUT MIGHTY Examining recent offerings from Hawk-Woods, Hahnel and Bebob, that common thread of an ever- shrinking size is certainly present. For Hawk-Woods, the recently announced Sony FX6 has been the primary focus. The camera was met with fairly universal approval just a short while back, thanks in particular to its outstanding low-light capabilities, size and price. It would come as no surprise to see the compact powerhouse follow its older sibling, the Venice, onto higher-end film sets – either where cost or form factor are of primary concern. Following Hawk-Woods’ popular VLM-FX9 adaptor which launched in 2019, the brand has leveraged one of its existing products to create the VLM-FX6. The adaptor fits directly into the Sony FX6’s battery port and uses the mini V-Lok system, powering via DC input. The VLM- FX6 also features two Power-con outputs for accessories. Hahnel, too, has provided new options for the Sony FX6, with its HL-U35 and HL-U70 batteries replacing the Sony BP-U35 and BP- U70. Both cells provide 14.4V, while the smaller of the two has a 39Wh capacity and the larger 98Wh – both higher than Sony’s standard. The brand has also offered up new power for Canon’s line of compact, but high-quality cine cameras. Compatible with the EOS C70, EOS C300 Mark II and beyond,
rugged conditions, capable of working from -20°C to 60°C.
Not quite so slim, but certainly tiny, Anton Bauer’s next new addition is the Titon Micro series. With 47Wh, 94Wh and 140Wh versions, and availability in Gold Mount and V-Mount once again, there’s real versatility here. Just like the SL models, the Micros provide a continuous 10A draw, save for the smaller Micro 45, which offers 8A. At 10cm in height and 7.5cm in depth, the Micro 150 will power the Red Komodo for over three hours on a single charge. There’s also the option of the Dual Micro Plate, which allows for pairing of two of the Micro batteries. Up to 300Wh of power can be had in the same space as a typical 14V cell, or batteries can be hot-swapped for continuous shooting. Anton Bauer’s final new offering is the Titon Base, designed for consumer bodies and the smallest of cine cams, like those mentioned above. The 68Wh, 14V, 8A lithium- ion mounts under a camera to align with the design of more compact bodies, featuring a quick-release plate and integrated ¼in-20 mounts for ease of use. Power comes by way of a single cable. In many ways, the Base really unlocks the potential of cameras like these, allowing their impressive specs to be used in more professional settings. Offering around five times the runtime of standard manufacturer batteries and a much more accurate display for measuring remaining charge, it’s a vastly improved workflow
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the HL-A30 and HL-A60 batteries offer the same 14.4V with 49Wh and 98Wh, respectively. Munich-based Bebob has gone full power. The new V200micro compatible, respectively) offer the smallest footprint in their class. At a high 196Wh capacity and 12.4V, the batteries measure just 7.5x10.1x8.1cm. Both batteries feature a few convenient touches, including an integrated LED flashlight, a 5-step power indicator and support for through-the-finder protocol from Arri, Red and Sony, plus weather- proof D-Tap and USB connection points. The batteries can also be re-celled after years of use. and A200micro batteries (V-Mount and Gold Mount
V200micro offers convenience and handy features – they can also be re-celled
“INDUSTRY CONSTANT, ANTON BAUER, HAS JUST RELEASED ITS BIGGEST RANGE OF BATTERIES EVER”
MARCH 202 1 | DEF I N I T ION 17
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