Blind Spot Gear is back on Kickstarter for their 8th crowdfunding campaign with the Power Junkie v2. This updated version features a USB-C power input/output port and two 12V plus 8.4V DC output ports. Furthermore, it now has a standard 1/4″-20 threaded hole in the middle of the unit to easily mount it onto your camera rig. So let’s take a closer look at it! Blind Spot Gear is a British company specializing in innovative niche products for filmmakers. Over the years, the company released the Power Cage and Power Bracket, the Power Pipe 12V/8.4V cables to power your camera from a battery bank, and the tiny USB-powered Crack Light. Back in 2018, the company successfully launched the Power Junkie on Kickstarter. This little Sony NP-F battery adapter was a lighter and more affordable alternative to traditional V-Mount/Gold Mount batteries to power your camera and small accessories. Fast forward to today, the team has gone back to the drawing board and redesigned the Power Junkie v2 from scratch. Blind Spot Gear Power Junkie v2 – features The Blind Spot Gear Power Junkie v2 measures 8x6x2cm for a weight of only 75g. Interestingly, it is made from bio-sourced nylon from castor beans. Image credit: Blind Spot Gear The unit takes standard Sony NP-F batteries that most content creators already have a plethora of. This new version now features an On/Off switch. In addition, the front of the Power Junkie v2 still features an LED status indicator that can be turned off...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 26 January, 2023