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Jeremy Pevar · March 10th, 2010, 02:20 PM

I just picked up a 7D with a 24-105mm f4 zoom. I'm producing a documentary and will be using the 7D to shoot sit-down interviews. One issue I'm anticipating is battery runtime - clearly I'll need several batteries in my kit to cover a full day of shooting.

My question is - has anyone rigged an external battery pack to their 7D - something along the lines of an Anton Bauer video battery? Any info/advice from folks who have done this would be most appreciated.

Stephen Mick · March 10th, 2010, 02:23 PM

Honestly, I like the BG-E7 battery grip on the 7D. It adds a bit of bulk and weight, but with two battery bays, you can shoot for quite a while with it. And the batteries are small, so you can pack much lighter than with AB or brick-style batteries.

Just my .02.

Simon Reilly · March 10th, 2010, 05:10 PM

There is this, Canon 5D/7D Power Tap Adapter from Switronix | CineTechnica
which will power your camera through a D-tap from either V-mount or gold, one drawback you have to get the AC power adapter for the 7D, which , I think plugs into the battery compartment on the underside of the camera !

anyways good luck

sr

Jeremy Pevar · March 10th, 2010, 05:32 PM

Thanks for the info. This is just what I'm looking for.

March 10th, 2010, 02:20 PM	#1
Jeremy Pevar Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 48	External Battery Pack I just picked up a 7D with a 24-105mm f4 zoom. I'm producing a documentary and will be using the 7D to shoot sit-down interviews. One issue I'm anticipating is battery runtime - clearly I'll need several batteries in my kit to cover a full day of shooting. My question is - has anyone rigged an external battery pack to their 7D - something along the lines of an Anton Bauer video battery? Any info/advice from folks who have done this would be most appreciated.

March 10th, 2010, 02:23 PM	#2
Stephen Mick Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 167	Battery Grip Honestly, I like the BG-E7 battery grip on the 7D. It adds a bit of bulk and weight, but with two battery bays, you can shoot for quite a while with it. And the batteries are small, so you can pack much lighter than with AB or brick-style batteries. Just my .02.

March 10th, 2010, 05:10 PM	#3
Simon Reilly New Boot Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 21	battery Pack for 7D There is this, Canon 5D/7D Power Tap Adapter from Switronix \| CineTechnica which will power your camera through a D-tap from either V-mount or gold, one drawback you have to get the AC power adapter for the 7D, which , I think plugs into the battery compartment on the underside of the camera ! anyways good luck sr __________________ Simon Reilly

March 10th, 2010, 05:32 PM	#4
Jeremy Pevar Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 48	Switronix XP Cable Thanks for the info. This is just what I'm looking for.