Ade Brown

Hi folks does anyone know where I may be able to refurbish my old 3A vest. My pads are worn and buckles are in serious need of renewal.

Ade, as a DIY-Steadicam rebuilder I have done this NP-1 phase too, and i can only advise to change now to bigger batteries as the NP-1 is just to skinny for decent work!

 

Unless you are mainly using small video cameras, everything else has a much higher amp-need then NP-1 batteries can supply.

My system was build with 3 NP-1's 2 for the camera and 1 for the electronics (LCD, not greenscreen) and it was barely enough for a short time.

These batteries are fine for gear with a low and steady draw, like mixers, videocamera's and such, but not when you need to run filmcameras, follow focus, video transmitters and more.

 

Change now before you invest too much.

Thank you for the advice. Having gone through the experience. What would you suggest is the best course of action to convert to an Anton Bauer system

Can anyone help me.

I have converted my old 12 volt 3A power base to a system that is 24 volts using NP-1 Batteries. I am looking to buy dependable NP-1's that have good watt hours. I bought several Switronix Pro-X NP-L60 Lithium Camera Batteries rated at 14.8v 60Wh. I have not been happy with the performance of the batteries. Some of the batteries have not held their charge or from a full charge have rapidly depleted. I am sick of them and intend to call the manufacturer. I have talked to several sound mixers who have recommended IDX NPL7's. Can anyone verify their dependability or offer any suggestions.