Core SWX just introduced the new Renegade block battery series. The Renegade, the Renegade XL, and the Renegade XL 48 are designed for location shooters and can power larger light fixtures or any other power-hungry gear. They offer multiple power sources between 15V, 28V, and 48V with different capacities. Prices start at $2,499 for the Renegade model and $4,499 for the XL and XL48 models. Let’s have a closer look at these new big batteries. US-based battery manufacturer Core SWX offers a wide range of high-power batteries, like the Maverick, a nickel metal hydride block battery, or the APEX 360 V-Mount batteries. A few weeks ago, they also updated their Helix series with higher capacity battery packs for B- G- and V-Mounts. Renegade block batteries – features There are three different models available: the first one is the Renegade, a LiFEPO4 battery with a capacity of 777Wh and several 15V, 28V, and 48V outlets. With a weight of 9,8Kg/21,7lbs and a charging time of only 3,5 hours with an external charger, it is a very economic power solution. Core SWX Renegade block batteries – Source: CineD The 48V port has 15A and can power light fixtures like the Aputure LS 600 series or the Nanlite Forza 720, for example. It has a small, built-in LCD screen on top that provides information about the estimated remaining runtime, charging time, and also the percentage of the remaining capacity. Core SWX Renegade – technical details Capacity: 777Wh (28.8V, 27Ah) Size: 24,3×34,8×13,5cm / 9,56×13,7x...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 17 April, 2023