Australia has given the camera community a boon in the last decade. With DaVinci Resolve and Blackmagic Design cameras, getting high-end production tools for what amounts to peanuts has created a revolution. Today, another Australian company wants a piece of that pie. The ZILR USB-C dummy battery range has been announced for four different cameras, along with an NP-F adapter plate. ZILR is a company that up until now has focused on a limited product range. By sticking to cables and power accessories, they have carved out a small niche of necessary tools for creatives. Their new range of dummy batteries, in combination with their NP-F adapter plate, opens up some interesting power options for Sony, Panasonic, Nikon, and Canon camera users! Let’s dig a little deeper into their new offerings. The dummies The mates down in Melbourne have had an NP-F970 battery for sale already for some time. This high-capacity battery offers 10,050mAh with a UCB-C port for fast charging or powering compatible hardware. Building upon this initial UBC-C tech, the ZILR dummy batteries now offer expanded power options for the above-mentioned camera manufacturers. ZILR USB-C dummy battery range. Image Credit: ZILR The Sony dummy battery covers all cameras that are compatible with NF-FZ100 batteries. The Panasonic option covers any cameras with DMW-DCC16 compatibility. While the Nikon and Canon options will power cameras with EN-EL15 and LP-E6 compatibility, respectively. According to ZILR, the USB-C will take in 18W but provide a regulated 8 to 8.4V output at 3.5A max....
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 18 November, 2021