I just wanted to make this video to clear a few things up for those who don't know how to power up the (BMPCC). Any 12V battery will work, in fact they say any 12V-20V battery will fine to power and charge up the BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera.
Just two little pieces you can pick up, requires no soldering, and you're pretty much ready to go to connect your BMPCC to most common 12V batteries. Just to make sure you have the correct polarity (positive in / negative out), here's the cable i'm using below.
BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera DC Cable
And to simplify things even more, here's a barrel tip adapter used for most common DC battery outputs with clear icons representing Negative / Positive, and requires no soldering.
5.5x2.5 DC Barrel Tip
Here's a link to those inexpensive 12V CCTV batteries as well.
12V Super battery
These little iPhone clips run under $2 Dollars. Handy for a few things.
iPhone SmartPhone Tripod Clips
Emm
Post author@Jossif - I don't think this is true if you know what you're doing. I've been using mine for years and have been using my own hacked batteries with no issues. This kit here looks great: https://varavon.com/collections/battery/products/bmpcc-full-battery-package
Varavon Pocket Cinema Camera Battery w/ 15mm Rail Clamp
Jossif
Hello,
I read that external batteries may cause overheating. Is this true? What are the risks of damaging the camera?
Thanks
john
Can some one tell me please that how long do u get with this black battery since they are Capacity: 12V DC 6500m
john
Amrdeus
have u got the battery and have u connected it to BMPC any problem ???
Ethan
This may be a complete noob question, but instead of buying the separate parts to build your own cable, why not use the included output cable with the battery and buy a 2.5mm to 0.7mm adapter for the Pocket?
Thanks
Delfí
Hi, thanks for the post. How long this kind of batteries will last ? Thanks
Joel K
Hey guys just checking up on the website and found this:
"What is the maximum power I can send to the Pocket Cinema Camera?"
"The maximum input voltage limit is +18V. When using an external power source, it is very important to make sure you do not exceed the 18V limit or you will risk damaging the Pocket Cinema Camera."
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/detail/faqs?sid=27541&pid=34849&
So watch out if you're sending more than 18V
Amrdeus
Yup the BMPCC. Cool! Well thanks heaps! I'll order it in and let you guys know if I have any problems!
Emm
Post author@Amrdeus - What are you trying to power up? If it's a BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera, I don't think it will be a problem.
Amrdeus
@Ben Erricson
Hey I'm looking at this cable and it says "Max load current up to 4A"
I'm thinking of getting this battery:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-Rechargeable-Li-po-Battery-for-CCTV-Cam-6800mAh-2-/250971461871?pt=US_Rechargeable_Batteries&hash=item3a6f1098ef
But it doesn't say what A's it outputs...should I worry about this?
Thanks anyone who can help!
Emm
Post author@Tyler - There is different capacities in CCTV batteries. Check the listing and they will show you the capacity (i.e 5000mah vs 2500mah).
Tyler
Whats the run time one the cctv battery? This is really am awesome alternative for Vmount batteries.
joe
Thanks a lot for the info my friend.
Emm
Post author@joe - The Seaport Digital battery will last the longest, but honestly in my experience, I find it easier to carry several smaller batteries instead of one large heavy battery. I suggest looking into the CCTV batteries to power the BMPCC. It will last many hours and you can purchase several of them.
joe
Hi , thank you for the tips my friend. Can you please tell me which one of those 3 batteries you showed lasts longer? Also more details about the one in the middle ( name, price and where to buy) thanks.
J Toha
Very very useful! I've been looking for a non-soldering solution for my BMPCC battery solution and you've just given a very solid advice here, Emm. Cheers, mate!
Emm
Post author@Tay Mack - Hah, irrelevant I guess. Thanks.
Tay Mack
Emm, Jay is being the grammer police. Conversing is what he's hinting at.....
Emm
Post author@Ben Ericson - That definitely makes things more simple, but if you have to make another cable in the future, those little barrel adapters are great. Thanks for sharing.