Are there other EX-1 Batteries other than Sony?

[Don Greening]

The only other battery company I would trust is something from Anton Bauer. I’ll be comparing prices later today to determine if:

1. Buying the Anton Bauer QR EX3 Gold mount and two (2) Dionic 90 batteries is smarter than:

2. Buying three (3) Sony BP-U60 batteries.

The Anton Bauer Dionic 90’s are good for around 6 or so hours (I think). I’ll also ask my broadcast supplier about alternate battery recommendations as well.

– Don

[Craig Seeman]

Basically I believe the EX uses the “pro” 14.4V as opposed to “prosumer” 7.2V.
Anton Bauer, as Don points, out has made a system for the EX.

Basically though, if a company came out with 14.4 adaptor for EX it should work with many 14.4 battery systems.

At least this is how I understand it although I haven’t delved deep enough in to this to insure all the above is correct.

[Bruce Rawlings]

Swit do battery for the EX1/3 14.4v with a D tap. They work well and cost a 3rd less than the Sony equivalent.

[Bob Mark]

Don’t know anything about these guys, but they carry pro battery mounts for EX cams.
https://shop.dm-accessories.com/collections/ex-camcorder-products

Bob

[Bruno Perosa]

I use a battery belt with NP1

EX3, MBP17″2.93GHz, FCS2, Media100, BtcSP, DVcam

[Don Greening]

Depending on who you talk to the Anton Bauer QR-EX3 mount and one Dionic 90 battery plus charger comes in between $1500.00 and $1700.00 CDN funds. Even though the Anton Bauer solution is probably the best I went with 3 BP-U60 batteries instead because of price.

– Don

[Brent Dunn]

Thanks everyone for your input. I have a battery belt, but I hate it. I’m mostly a run and gun shooter that has to be mobile; glidecam, remote locations, rice fields, weddings, etc. I prefer the snap on batteries purely for convenience and comfort. I just did a 10 hour shoot last weekend, so the added weight of a belt just wears me out…..I guess I’m getting older.