NEW IMicro PD USB-C / D-Tap V-Mount Batteries from IDX Technology Europe, Ltd

Nick Driftwood interviews Rob Holland sales manager for IDX Technology Europe, Ltd (UK & ROI) about their new USB-C PD Batteries. Below are some real use results.This is NOT a paid promotion, I have used IDX batteries on many of my cameras over the years and they have never let me down.

Info:
The new PD batteries come in 50P (30W), 98P (60W) & 150P (60W) small-form factor sizes and work very well indeed. Below are their specifications:-

Imicro-50P
Capacity:49Wh(14.54V/3.31Ah)
Maximum output:80W (7.2A at 11V)
External dimensions:73 (W) x 100 (H) x 39.5 (D) mm
Mass: Appx 380g

Imicro-98P
Capacity:97Wh (14.54V/6.62Ah)
Maximum output:145W (at 13.1A 11V)
External dimensions:73 (W) x 100 (H) x 55 (D) mm
Mass: Appx 580g

Imicro-150P
Capacity:145Wh(14.54V/9.93Ah)
Maximum output:154W (at 14A 11V)
External dimensions:73(W)×100(H)×71.25(D)mm
Mass: Appx 810g

Lumix S series need PD charge supporting 9 volts 3A 27Watts minimum to power the camera.
Tests:
I tested out each of the new batteries in a number of scenarios:-

1/ IDX IMicro 150P Test - 2 devices (monitor recorder & Camera) 6+ Hours
The IDX IMicro 150P battery with it's D-Tap to V-Mount connector attached to a D-Tap multi-port junction box and on to two devices recorded:
Q0 BRAW thru the BMD Video Assist 5" HDR & the Video Assist's SSD (taking data/power from the VA's USB-C port) whilst also powering a Lumix S1H camera had a duration of over 6 hours. Great for multi-tasking & powering 2-3 devices!

2/ The IDX Imicro 98P powering a single device Lumix S5IIX thru USB-C connector 8-9 Hours
I found I had 4 half hours recorded with 3 bars left so we're probably looking at a total of 8-9 hours battery duration power/charging the camera via the USB-C port. Great for a full day's filming!

3/ The IDX Imicro 50P power/charging a single Lumix S1 camera - 4 hours duration! Great for shorter events/ and charging up your camera battery too!

Charge times:
It takes about 135 minutes for Imicro-50P, about 160 minutes for Imicro-98P, and about 200 minutes for Imicro-150P.

Chargers:
The two IDX Chargers for these batteries:
The UC-PD1* is a single channel, low cost, portable charger designed to charge IDX batteries equipped with a USB-PD port.
The UC-PD2* is a compact lightweight charger that offers a very fast charge to two batteries via the USB-C PD sockets. This charger has 4 USB sockets in total (2 x USB-A & 2 x USB-C).
* UC-PD1 supports USB PD standards up to 65W, UC-PD2** supports up to 100W when used alone, and up to 65W when two ports are used simultaneously.

Prices: TBA (at IBC Show)
Go see Rob and the rest of the team at IDX Europe at the IBC Show Amsterdam 15th-18th September and have a look at their range for yourself. They'll look after you.

Link: https://idx-europe.co.uk

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