SmallRig has announced a new collaboration product, the SmallRig X Caleb Pike VB212 mini V Mount Battery.
SmallRig is known for making affordable and reliable equipment for videographers and photographers and this new product fits that mold.
The SmallRig X Caleb Pike VB212 Mini V Mount Battery is as its name suggests, a mini V mount battery designed for versatility and portability. It features fast charging capabilities and multiple interfaces.
Key features
- Intelligent BMS chip supports 140W (Max.) fast charging, fully charged in 2.5 hours;
- Imported top-class large-capacity LG battery cell endures repeated charging and discharging, safe and stable;
- Highly integrated design, ultracompact and travel-friendly;
- Multiple interfaces: two USB-C ports, two D-Tap ports, one USB-A port, DC 8V-OUT, DC12V-OUT. Each interface adopts a parallel circuit to allow simultaneous
- USB-C and USB-A fast charging;
- Aluminum alloy frame, silicone coating, TPU, and PC V0 make it sturdy, drop-proof, heat-resistant and flame-retardant;
- Durable, scratch-resistant PC and acrylic front cover;
- TFT display shows battery status clearly and accurately;
- The accurately designed silicone covers protect the interfaces from dust.
The battery combines fast charging protocol chips, MCU, voltage control, and BMS chips. It supports a wide range of fast charging protocols (PD 3.1 / QC 3.0 / AFC, etc.), Two- way PD fast charging and discharging 140W (Max), and adaptive voltage / current regulation, etc.
In addition, its customized intelligent BMS system ensures faster and safer charging by providing overcurrent / short circuit / overtemperature / overvoltage protection, etc.
The battery body is equipped with D-Tap / USB-C / USB-A / DC 8V-OUT / DC12V-OUT / BP interfaces, which can charge or power camera / video camera / monitor / wireless image transmitter / LED video light / mobile phone / laptop etc., without using any V-mount plates.
The BMS chip has a built-in 16-bit Smart ADC, which, combined with the MCU and a TFT display, allows you to keep track of the battery status anytime, anywhere.
Built-in premium battery cells (no inflated capacity) can be charged and discharged cyclically, ensuring excellent performance and stability.
The design complies with internationally recognized standards such as MSDS / UN38.3 / IEC62133 / UL2054 / UL62368, making it safer to use.
The aluminum alloy body with a silicone coating provides robustness and makes it drop-proof. TPU and PC V0 materials make the battery heat-resistant and fire-retardant. Scratch-resistant PC and acrylic cover add durability and protect the TFT display that shows battery status clearly and accurately. The accurately designed cover and well-positioned grooves allow for fast and easy interaction with the dust cover.
Pricing & Availability
The SmallRig X Caleb Pike VB212 mini V Mount Battery will retail for $439 USD. Currently it is only available to pre-order in the US.
