Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I break down everything you need to know about V-Mount batteries and why they are perfect for mirrorless camera rigs. I explain how they work, compare their capacity to standard camera batteries, and show you exactly how to rig them up to power your camera, monitor, and accessories all day long. We also take a look at the latest V-Mount options from ZG Cine, including batteries with USB-C power delivery and various hot-swap plates to keep your setup running without interruption.
Thanks to ZGCine for sponsoring this video, if you'd like to take a closer look at any of the products featured in this video all links are below
V99 Pro Battery - tinyurl.com/2ykgce8c
X160 - Battery - tinyurl.com/2dmapv4a
X222 Battery - tinyurl.com/258hhlb4
HS1 Hot Swap Plate - tinyurl.com/269r9nbu
HS2 Dual V Mount Adapter - tinyurl.com/28y8wnet
VM-VP2 Kit 3 V-Mount Battery Plate - tinyurl.com/2yjl2o3d
ZGCINE VM-VP4 Arca Quick Release plate - tinyurl.com/28w4zvsq
00:00 The Most Annoying Problem in Video
01:08 What Actually is a V-Mount Battery?
02:05 V-MOUNT BATTERY CAPACITY (AND HOW THEY COMPARE TO CAMERA BATTERIES)
04:09 How to Attach and Rig a V-Mount Battery
04:45 Using a Dummy Battery for Continuous Power
06:35 WHAT ARE THE PORTS ON V-MOUNT BATTERIES?
07:31 Why USB-C Power Delivery is a Game Changer
08:50 Powering LED Lights and Director's Monitors
09:34 Air Travel Rules for V-Mount Batteries
10:38 ZG Cine V99 Pro: The Best Travel Battery
11:46 ZG Cine X160: The Location Powerhouse
12:40 ZG Cine X222: The 222Wh Beast
14:00 VM-HS1 Hot Swap Plate (Never Lose Power)
15:00 VM-HS2 Shark Fin Dual Plate
15:53 VP2 Standard Plate & VP4 Minimalist Plate
17:13 Final Thoughts & Rigging Options
CAMERA GEAR + EDITING TOOLS I USE
▸ How I add Film looks + Halation - geni.us/filmconvert-cb
▸ LUTs I use to grade - geni.us/phantomluts (get 15% OFF with code 'Chris')
▸ Music Artlist (2 Months For Free!): bit.ly/artlist-chrisbrockhurst - My favourite platform with a huge variety of songs + SFX and unlimited licenses.
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CAMERA ACCESSORIES TO TRY
Super fast card reader - geni.us/progradecardreader
Better than a pro mist - geni.us/blacksatin3
Solve WB issues anywhere - geni.us/expoWBdisc
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CAMERAS I USE
▸ lowlight vid cam - geni.us/S-FX3
▸ camera for cinematic photos - geni.us/sonya7cii
▸ old vid cam - geni.us/sonya7siii
▸ high MP stills cam - geni.us/A7iv
▸ cheap cinema cam - geni.us/tSeiY2
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FPV & DROME
▸ Avata 2 - geni.us/YpoQd
▸ drone with zoom - geni.us/IUJpID
▸ best travel drone - geni.us/djimini3procb
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BEST BUDGET LENSES
▸ 50mm - geni.us/sony50mmF18cb
▸ 24mm F1.8 - geni.us/viltrox24mm
▸ 85mm F1.8 II - geni.us/viltrox85mm
▸ (all in one -) Sigma 24-70 - geni.us/sigma2470
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LENSES I USE
▸ start with this lens - geni.us/sigma2470
▸ crazy wide lens - geni.us/qsHt
▸ Real Estate Lens - geni.us/Sony1635F4CB
▸ cinematic 24mm - geni.us/Sony24mmF14CB
▸ The BOKEH lens - geni.us/50mmf12
▸ Close up lens - geni.us/sony90mmmacro
▸ Sharp budget lens Lens - geni.us/Sony55mmF18CB
▸ Zoom + Macro lens - geni.us/sony70200f4ii
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MICS I USE
▸ Best Sony Mic geni.us/ecmb1m-cb
▸ Other best mic - geni.us/ecmb10
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BAGS
▸ 35L bag I use - geni.us/nomatic35l
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LIGHTING
▸ Main Studio Light - geni.us/aputure120dcb
▸ Studio light Dome - geni.us/lightdomecb
▸ Budget Light - geni.us/godoxsl60
▸ Budget light Dome - geni.us/neewerlightdomecb
▸ Battery powered Light - geni.us/aputure60xcb
▸ Spotlight Zoom (for pattern on wall) - geni.us/spotlightminizoom
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All gear I use: geni.us/amazoncb
Wedding Gear I use on Kit: kit.co/chrisbrockhurst
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AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
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SPONSORSHIP/COLLABS
If you are looking to do collaborations, offer sponsorships, or any other requests, hit me up here: Chris@craterr.com
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In this video, I break down everything you need to know about V-Mount batteries and why they are perfect for mirrorless camera rigs. I explain how they work, compare their capacity to standard camera batteries, and show you exactly how to rig them up to power your camera, monitor, and accessories all day long. We also take a look at the latest V-Mount options from ZG Cine, including batteries with USB-C power delivery and various hot-swap plates to keep your setup running without interruption.
Thanks to ZGCine for sponsoring this video, if you'd like to take a closer look at any of the products featured in this video all links are below
V99 Pro Battery - tinyurl.com/2ykgce8c
X160 - Battery - tinyurl.com/2dmapv4a
X222 Battery - tinyurl.com/258hhlb4
HS1 Hot Swap Plate - tinyurl.com/269r9nbu
HS2 Dual V Mount Adapter - tinyurl.com/28y8wnet
VM-VP2 Kit 3 V-Mount Battery Plate - tinyurl.com/2yjl2o3d
ZGCINE VM-VP4 Arca Quick Release plate - tinyurl.com/28w4zvsq
00:00 The Most Annoying Problem in Video
01:08 What Actually is a V-Mount Battery?
02:05 V-MOUNT BATTERY CAPACITY (AND HOW THEY COMPARE TO CAMERA BATTERIES)
04:09 How to Attach and Rig a V-Mount Battery
04:45 Using a Dummy Battery for Continuous Power
06:35 WHAT ARE THE PORTS ON V-MOUNT BATTERIES?
07:31 Why USB-C Power Delivery is a Game Changer
08:50 Powering LED Lights and Director's Monitors
09:34 Air Travel Rules for V-Mount Batteries
10:38 ZG Cine V99 Pro: The Best Travel Battery
11:46 ZG Cine X160: The Location Powerhouse
12:40 ZG Cine X222: The 222Wh Beast
14:00 VM-HS1 Hot Swap Plate (Never Lose Power)
15:00 VM-HS2 Shark Fin Dual Plate
15:53 VP2 Standard Plate & VP4 Minimalist Plate
17:13 Final Thoughts & Rigging Options
CAMERA GEAR + EDITING TOOLS I USE
▸ How I add Film looks + Halation - geni.us/filmconvert-cb
▸ LUTs I use to grade - geni.us/phantomluts (get 15% OFF with code 'Chris')
▸ Music Artlist (2 Months For Free!): bit.ly/artlist-chrisbrockhurst - My favourite platform with a huge variety of songs + SFX and unlimited licenses.
----------------------------------------------------------
CAMERA ACCESSORIES TO TRY
Super fast card reader - geni.us/progradecardreader
Better than a pro mist - geni.us/blacksatin3
Solve WB issues anywhere - geni.us/expoWBdisc
----------------------------------------------------------
CAMERAS I USE
▸ lowlight vid cam - geni.us/S-FX3
▸ camera for cinematic photos - geni.us/sonya7cii
▸ old vid cam - geni.us/sonya7siii
▸ high MP stills cam - geni.us/A7iv
▸ cheap cinema cam - geni.us/tSeiY2
----------------------------------------------------------
FPV & DROME
▸ Avata 2 - geni.us/YpoQd
▸ drone with zoom - geni.us/IUJpID
▸ best travel drone - geni.us/djimini3procb
----------------------------------------------------------
BEST BUDGET LENSES
▸ 50mm - geni.us/sony50mmF18cb
▸ 24mm F1.8 - geni.us/viltrox24mm
▸ 85mm F1.8 II - geni.us/viltrox85mm
▸ (all in one -) Sigma 24-70 - geni.us/sigma2470
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LENSES I USE
▸ start with this lens - geni.us/sigma2470
▸ crazy wide lens - geni.us/qsHt
▸ Real Estate Lens - geni.us/Sony1635F4CB
▸ cinematic 24mm - geni.us/Sony24mmF14CB
▸ The BOKEH lens - geni.us/50mmf12
▸ Close up lens - geni.us/sony90mmmacro
▸ Sharp budget lens Lens - geni.us/Sony55mmF18CB
▸ Zoom + Macro lens - geni.us/sony70200f4ii
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MICS I USE
▸ Best Sony Mic geni.us/ecmb1m-cb
▸ Other best mic - geni.us/ecmb10
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BAGS
▸ 35L bag I use - geni.us/nomatic35l
----------------------------------------------------------
LIGHTING
▸ Main Studio Light - geni.us/aputure120dcb
▸ Studio light Dome - geni.us/lightdomecb
▸ Budget Light - geni.us/godoxsl60
▸ Budget light Dome - geni.us/neewerlightdomecb
▸ Battery powered Light - geni.us/aputure60xcb
▸ Spotlight Zoom (for pattern on wall) - geni.us/spotlightminizoom
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All gear I use: geni.us/amazoncb
Wedding Gear I use on Kit: kit.co/chrisbrockhurst
----------------------------------------------------------
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
----------------------------------------------------------
SPONSORSHIP/COLLABS
If you are looking to do collaborations, offer sponsorships, or any other requests, hit me up here: Chris@craterr.com
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