Power Consumption

[Jiri Bakala]

Do we know the power consumption for:
1. The camera
2. The VF
3. The RedDrive

Thanks.

[Jeff Kilgroe]

1.21 Gigawatts.... Assuming you have it connected to a flux capacitor.

[Alexander Nikishin]

1.21 Gigawatts! Great Scotts!

[Jannard]

We think we do... :-)

But we are waiting to complete as much testing as possible before giving out specs.

Jim

[Jiri Bakala]

We think do... :-)

But we are waiting to complete as much testing as possible before giving out specs.

Jim

Thanks Jim....just trying to think ahead in terms of batteries and such. Let me ask another related question: since some of us surely have our battery systems from previous cameras, in my case an IDX system, will the IDX/SONY/etc. V-mount chargers work with the Red Bricks? I have two chargers and a bunch of batteries but if the batteries don't have enough capacity to run the camera, I would ideally just buy a few more Red Bricks and still use my IDX chargers. Possible?

[Jannard]

All V-mounts will work, as will AB with an adaptor.

Jim

[Brook Willard]

I know you can't be too specific with run times until more things are ironed out... but are we talking two 140Wh batteries for a day... or 10?

[Jannard]

Two will get you a long way... but it depends on what all you are pushing with the batteries. I will be driving the camera, EVF and RED-RAM.

Jim

[REDHKSC]

Two will get you a long way... but it depends on what all you are pushing with the batteries. I will be driving the camera, EVF and RED-RAM.

Jim

Jim, may I share this info. ?

I have been using a battery system with

1) built-in processor on circuit board calculates the real runtime according to the load timely; calculates the remaining charge time according to the charge current timely; calculates the normal runtime according to normal power ?W of RED one + Accessories.

2) those batteries can communicate with the viewfinder of some current professional video cameras. (RED one ?) Display the remaining runtime in gauge in the viewfinder.

3) microprocessor store the vital parameters including battery’s name, chemistry characteristic, date of manufacture, charge voltage, charge current, number of cycles, cell temperature. These parameters can be displayed on the LCD of digital chargers.

Stewart

[Brook Willard]

Fancy batteries... who makes 'em?

[Jarred Land]

most pro batteries have a fuel gauge on them nowadays, thank god.

[Anders Holck]

Fancy batteries... who makes 'em?

Most Battery producers have two types of bateries:

- Plain. The battery has no cpu. The fuel gauge on the side is a simple volt meter. This will show the state of the battery but not the exact charge.

- Digital. Has an internal CPU with battery ID, number of cycles, complete charge profile. It has an internal Amperage meter, that measures the curentdraw throughout the battery's charge when discharged on the camera. This means that next time it can calculate the exact time left on the battery, by dividing the last total mesured capacity, with the current load.

Anton bauer has it's InterActive system, where the camera producer can add support to communicate with the CPU in the battery mounted on the cameras gold mount, and thereby show the time left on the battery.

Sony has it's own system called InfoLithium which can also be licensed, like Sound Devices has done.

[Jarred Land]

too add.. .most pro level batteries that look like they only have a voltmeter do infact have an internal data chip, that can show number of cycles etc.. Anton is just one of the only companies that transmits that info to the user in an easy and effective way.

[REDHKSC]

Most Battery producers have two types of bateries:

Anton bauer has it's InterActive system, where the camera producer can add support to communicate with the CPU in the battery mounted on the cameras gold mount, and thereby show the time left on the battery.

Sony has it's own system called InfoLithium which can also be licensed, like Sound Devices has done.

It's a Manufacturer in CHINA to make such an affordable " Intellicom " battery systems.

Stewart
HKG / CHINA

[REDHKSC]

All V-mounts will work, as will AB with an adaptor.

Jim

Costs only USD60 FOB HKG.
Stewart

[Brook Willard]

most pro batteries have a fuel gauge on them nowadays, thank god.

Of course, of course. I was excited about the affordability part. :)

It's a Manufacturer in CHINA to make such an affordable " Intellicom " battery systems.

Stewart
HKG / CHINA

Switronix it is! I have two of their [sans LCD] 90Wh batteries charging by my feet right now...

[Dan Blanchett]

I wonder which accessories will suck the most juice. I want to run both the EVF and LCD (along with some combo of Flash and RED DRIVES).

[Brook Willard]

Even if they suck a lot of juice, I'm happy that they'll all run through the same battery. I've had rigs with three V-mount batteries onboard at a single time to run all of the accessories. Sure they lasted for ages, but when that handheld day came around...

[Clayton Harper]

Most Battery producers have two types of bateries:

- Plain. The battery has no cpu. The fuel gauge on the side is a simple volt meter. This will show the state of the battery but not the exact charge.

- Digital. Has an internal CPU with battery ID, number of cycles, complete charge profile. It has an internal Amperage meter, that measures the curentdraw throughout the battery's charge when discharged on the camera. This means that next time it can calculate the exact time left on the battery, by dividing the last total mesured capacity, with the current load.

Anton bauer has it's InterActive system, where the camera producer can add support to communicate with the CPU in the battery mounted on the cameras gold mount, and thereby show the time left on the battery.

Sony has it's own system called InfoLithium which can also be licensed, like Sound Devices has done.

Anders, are you a cyborg or otherwise scientifically enhanced?

Your command of technical issues is frightning at times. :tongue:

[Dan Blanchett]

Even if they suck a lot of juice, I'm happy that they'll all run through the same battery.


Me, too. I'm going to have enough stuff anchored to my Red rails.

[Alexander Nikishin]

Anders, are you a cyborg or otherwise scientifically enhanced?

Agreed, Anders is a european cyborg sent to kill us all hence his Arnold like hair-do and red eyes! :matrix: