Bernhard Kipperer Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I'd like to power a Bolex H16 MC-17 motor from batteries, I think I'll need 24V for 24 fps. Does anyone of you have any experiences what types of batteries would work reliably to use the camera away from a wall socket? How much current is needed? Maybe anyone has a link to such batteries so I could try to get them? Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Colcord Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) I have used a couple of the same motors with a relatively inexpensive 24V Lithium Ion power tool battery made by a company called Kobalt. There's an ebay seller who casts up "docks" for these batteries: Ebay Link It works great! Two things to remember: the speed governor on your Bolex will still be regulating the 24fps, so make sure that is set correctly. Also the Lithium-Ion batteries are a bit finicky. You kinda always have to keep it charged between uses, otherwise they can go bad. I have had to replace it once. Also make sure to insulate or cover your wires/connector when not in use, as 24V is a lot of juice and you don't inadvertently want to cause a short. Edited September 12, 2019 by Webster C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernhard Kipperer Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Thanks a lot, that's helpful! Will try to get those soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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