Chinese manufacturer K&F Concept is an established and well-known brand with affordable options when it comes to filters, cameras, and other videography/photography equipment. This time, we are taking a closer look at their V-lock 50Wh and 99Wh batteries, the K&F Concept KF-V99 Pro and KF-V50. Keep reading for a full review! Before we get started, in case you missed it, I also reviewed their affordable Mini Matte Box, which you can read up on here. So, let’s jump right in and clarify some of the terminology used in this article. K&F Concept KF-V99 Pro and KF-V50: V-lock interface. Credit: CineD What is V-lock/V-mount? A V-lock battery is a rechargeable battery that uses a V-shaped locking mechanism to attach to professional equipment like cinema cameras, monitors, and lights. It’s designed for high-performance and high-power usage in film, broadcast, and photography applications. The rumour says that a Chinese engineer who worked for Sony invented the V-lock battery standard in 1993 because Sony wasn’t open to paying the patent for Anton Bauer’s Gold Mount. The Gold Mount is another cine standard, but is mostly used in North America. Some would say it’s better because of its presumably better locking system, but honestly, that’s just more hearsay than actual proof. What makes V-lock/V-mount a standard in the industry? 12V–14.4V output or higher, depending on the battery model. Output support (USB-A/C, DC barrel jack, and D-Tap). An easy and fast way to swap. Supported by professional gear like field monitors, cine cameras, wireless transmitters and...
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