HS2 Dual V Mount Adapter

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 - https://tinyurl.com/2ykgce8c X160 - Battery - https://tinyurl.com/2dmapv4a X222 Battery - https://tinyurl.com/258hhlb4 HS1 Hot Swap Plate - https://tinyurl.com/269r9nbu HS2 Dual V Mount Adapter - https://tinyurl.com/28y8wnet VM-VP2 Kit 3 V-Mount Battery Plate - https://tinyurl.com/2yjl2o3d ZGCINE VM-VP4 Arca Quick Release plate - https://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 - https://geni.us/filmconvert-cb ▸ LUTs I use to grade - https://geni.us/phantomluts (get 15% OFF with code 'Chris') ▸ Music Artlist (2 Months For Free!): https://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 - https://geni.us/progradecardreader Better than a pro mist - https://geni.us/blacksatin3 Solve WB issues anywhere - https://geni.us/expoWBdisc ---------------------------------------------------------- CAMERAS I USE ▸ lowlight vid cam - https://geni.us/S-FX3 ▸ camera for cinematic photos - https://geni.us/sonya7cii ▸ old vid cam - https://geni.us/sonya7siii ▸ high MP stills cam - https://geni.us/A7iv ▸ cheap cinema cam - https://geni.us/tSeiY2 ---------------------------------------------------------- FPV & DROME ▸ Avata 2 - https://geni.us/YpoQd ▸ drone with zoom - https://geni.us/IUJpID ▸ best travel drone - https://geni.us/djimini3procb ---------------------------------------------------------- BEST BUDGET LENSES ▸ 50mm - https://geni.us/sony50mmF18cb ▸ 24mm F1.8 - https://geni.us/viltrox24mm ▸ 85mm F1.8 II - https://geni.us/viltrox85mm ▸ (all in one -) Sigma 24-70 - https://geni.us/sigma2470 ---------------------------------------------------------- LENSES I USE ▸ start with this lens - https://geni.us/sigma2470 ▸ crazy wide lens - https://geni.us/qsHt ▸ Real Estate Lens - https://geni.us/Sony1635F4CB ▸ cinematic 24mm - https://geni.us/Sony24mmF14CB ▸ The BOKEH lens - https://geni.us/50mmf12 ▸ Close up lens - https://geni.us/sony90mmmacro ▸ Sharp budget lens Lens - https://geni.us/Sony55mmF18CB ▸ Zoom + Macro lens - https://geni.us/sony70200f4ii ---------------------------------------------------------- MICS I USE ▸ Best Sony Mic https://geni.us/ecmb1m-cb ▸ Other best mic - https://geni.us/ecmb10 ---------------------------------------------------------- BAGS ▸ 35L bag I use - https://geni.us/nomatic35l ---------------------------------------------------------- LIGHTING ▸ Main Studio Light - https://geni.us/aputure120dcb ▸ Studio light Dome - https://geni.us/lightdomecb ▸ Budget Light - https://geni.us/godoxsl60 ▸ Budget light Dome - https://geni.us/neewerlightdomecb ▸ Battery powered Light - https://geni.us/aputure60xcb ▸ Spotlight Zoom (for pattern on wall) - https://geni.us/spotlightminizoom ---------------------------------------------------------- All gear I use: https://geni.us/amazoncb Wedding Gear I use on Kit: https://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 ----------------------------------------------------------