These SmallRig Batteries ROCK!

OTHER GEAR MENTIONED

VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
0:36 Battery Models
0:57 Size Comparisons
1:27 Connectivity
2:19 Note on Charging
2:35 Pricing
3:06 Output Specs
3:15 Using Budget V-Mount Adapters
4:05 Powering EVERYTHING
4:38 OLED Display and Info
5:38 Cons
6:20 Final Thoughts

DISCLAIMERS & AFFILIATIONS

This video was not paid for by outside persons or manufacturers. No gear was supplied to me for this video.
The content of this video and my opinions were not reviewed or paid for by any outside persons.
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[thisiseric]

Thank you so much for being one of the only people on YouTube to review other accessories we all need as working professionals and not just the "sexy" stuff like cameras and lenses. It's been so helpful to check out your channel and be able to know what monitor, preamp, light stand...etc to get when most other camera channels ignore these tools.

[stalman]

Finally someone figured out that batteries should be nicely designed.

[entrevon]

You are one of the best gear reviewers on YouTube. Thanks for all the solid info you share!

[BlackburnZ_INDIA]

Finally a tutorial on this product which actually makes sense. ❤ Thanks for this one. Other videos on same topic are a mess.

[roldstudios]

Damn, I used to come to your channel about 6-7y ago, always saw the potential, and now that im back at looking gear reviews on youtube, this is easy one of the best, if not the best channels about that on youtube. No BS, straight to the point, informative info! Also love how the new ways to assemble gear gets done here. Creative! Cheers, keep up!

[RyanKao]

Literally have fallen in love with these batteries over the month. Couldn’t be happier with them

[JeremyHalterman]

I didn’t have time to wait for these to release and ended up getting the CAME-TV ones in August, but I would’ve held out if I’d had a choice.

V-mount battery chargers are expensive and bulky, so the fact that we can use tiny chargers that are likely already in our bags adds value on top of convenience.

Also they look sexy.

[colewithacam]

I have to admit, I was skeptical about SmallRig taking a step outside of what I originally branded them to be when I started in professional video. Much like how DJI put out a camera and a wireless transmission system. Or how they made a wireless mic (SmallRig also). I had just never heard of brands doing what they're not known for. But I have to admit even further- I'm genuinely impressed. I'll have to consider these as new priorities for new batteries rather than others.

All thanks to you, Caleb. I'm glad to see you staying committed to analyzing and testing new gear for the video community😊

[JeffSu]

Great video and dam those nice top-down shots. Can't wait for that tutorial video!!!

[DanIliev]

I was literally placing order for V-Mount batteries while I got a notification for this video... Coming back later to mention the change of plans, I ordered 2x99W :DD

[jdavevisuals]

Finally one good review about these smallrig batteries! I'm definitely getting them

[miguelgonzal]

Another good option is the Andycine micro v mount battery. Is a 95W battery and gives me around 5.5h of recording on the BMCP6K filming in ProRes 422

[carjac]

They made so many great camera accessories that non-camera people thought SmallRig is a camera brand.

[benjhaisch]

Just got the 99 as well and yeah, big big fan.

[TalimaPictures]

Your videos are so helpful, especially for someone like me who has to buy gear from the US to Zambia.

[TEDit_]

This is gonna help my “old school” set ups be a lot more sleeker ~ BMPCC OG and BM Cinema Camera 4K

[MTG]

Wow, great review, left me with absolutely no further questions. Going to buy 4 VB 99s right now...

[mcintosh.motors]

I just got my VB99 in recently and absolutely love it’s compact size and ability to power my rig all day long!

[Flamamacue]

I was literally only a few weeks ago wishing a product like this would come out. Small, convenient, multiple charging options and USB-C PD/high wattage charging in and out. Basically a really functional high capacity battery bank that also does V-Mount. All of my equipment now charges via USB-C so I can not only use one of these to power or recharge anything nice and quick, but I can also recharge IT nice and easily with the same charger I use for everything else.

Instead of 4-6 different bulky inconvenient chargers (especially V-Mount chargers), it's one slim little pack that does it all with a really small charger AND it still mounts via V-Mount for my BMPCC4K - the only camera that doesn't run on USB-C (effectively). Crazy good. SmallRig really, really knows how to get camera accessories right and it's so satisfying.

[alphaartisan]

Loved the last b roll shot over the textured mat, its the first time I’ve seen that and it adds a lot of dimension.