ZGCINE has recently introduced a new sharkfin V-mount plate, the VM-HS2. It allows you to use two micro V-mount batteries to power your camera rig and offers hot-swap capabilities to reduce downtime on set. It is now available for $179. Let’s take a closer look! We first heard of the Chinese brand ZGCINE back in 2022 when the company launched their ZG-V series of pocket-sized V-mount batteries. Over time, their offering grew to include even more power solutions, like their NPF-02 Multipurpose Power Adapter or the MD-P4 D-Tap splitter with rotatable connector. However, oftentimes, using a single V-mount battery is not ideal, and you want to rely on a hot-swappable power solution to keep your camera running without having to turn it off and then back on. And here’s where a sharkfin plate can come in handy! ZGCINE VM-HS2 – features The ZGCINE VM-HS2 is a V-mount battery plate with a “sharkfin” design, meaning it has two slots to accommodate two V-mount bricks. These can be hot-swapped to continuously power your camera and accessories, and the plate automatically chooses whether it’s better to use the two batteries simultaneously or sequentially, depending on the power load. ZGCINE VM-HS2 Hot-Swap Sharkfin Dual Micro V-Mount Battery Plate. Source: ZGCINE The plate weighs approximately 520g/1.14lbs. and is 80mm wide, 110mm tall (119mm when attaching the included 15mm dual rod clamp at the bottom), and 120mm long. Also, keep in mind that this model is meant for use with micro V-mount batteries, so full-sized bricks...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 22 May