Core SWX released Sony PXW-FX9 V-mount and Gold mount (3-stud) battery plates. They offer aluminium design with 19.5V DC output and two power taps with mounting directly on the FX9 body. Both plates can be pre-ordered now for around $499. Core SWX Battery plates for Sony FX9. Source: Core SWX Sony’s new full-frame cinema camera Sony FX9 has been introduced during this year’s IBC show in Amsterdam and it will start shipping soon. If you want to know more about the camera, make sure to check our previous articles: initial announcement article with camera specs, exclusive hands-on video with the Sony FX9 by Nino and free 3.5 hours Sony FX9 tutorial with Alister Chapman. Many third party manufacturers are starting to announce their accessories for this camera. One of them is Core SWX, which announced V-mount and Gold mount (3-stud) battery plates. What do they offer? Core SWX Battery Plates for Sony FX9 Both Gold mount (3-stud) version (CXA-FX9) and V-mount version (CXV-FX9) mount directly to the back of the Sony PXW-FX9. They serve as an alternative power option to the Sony XDCA-FX9 extension unit. Core SWX plates obviously don’t offer the other features, which the Sony extension unit brings, but they are also in a different price category (around $2,499 for Sony XDCA-FX9 versus around $499 for Core SWX). Core SWX V-mount plate for Sony FX9. Source: Core SWX The Core SWX plates are milled from aluminum and they insert into the battery slot of the camera and also attach into the top...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 17 December, 2019