The newly announced CAME-TV Power Base Supply offers an alternate way to power DJI RS2, RS3 and RS3 Pro gimbals. It supports Sony NP-F550, NP-F750 and NP-F970 and is crafted with a metal frame that is designed for rigging. There are several 3rd party power base options for the DJI RS gimbals, let’s see how this one stacks up against the competition. CAME-TV RS2/3 Slider. Image credit: CAME-TV CAME-TV has a range of accessories for DJI RS gimbals in their catalog. They make simple handles and spring-loaded grips, a car rig, remote-controlled sliders, Steadicam-like stabilizers, and even another power base for the DJI RS gimbal line. What sets this base apart from their previous offering, the CAME-TV Base Adapter, is that this one is compatible with Sony NP-F batteries and isn’t tethered to an external brick battery. This could definitely be a good, compact alternative to mount an RS gimbal to a car or jib arm. Image credit: CAME-TV The CAME-TV Power Base Supply has dual slots for accepting two Sony NP-F550, NP-F750, or NP-F970 batteries as well as a D-Tap port. The D-Tap power port can be used to power the camera or another accessory or to feed power into the system from an external battery when using the RS2 or RS3 Pro only. It appears to feature an all-metal construction with (6) 1/4 and (1) 3/8 screw mounts on the bottom, and a single 1/4 accessory screw mount on the back. It also comes with a safety lock...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 2 February, 2023