This is an easy one, as the featured image above already has all the details: SWIT just introduced a new line of DV batteries which not only feature a handy D-Tap outlet but also a USB-C port that works bidirectionally: Charge your phone with the SWIT battery, or charge the battery with a regular USB-C charger. Neat! There are four new models of this SWIT USB-C series DV batteries: Sony BP-U, Sony NP-F, Canon BP-A, and Panasonic VBR. No matter what camera you are using, just choose the matching battery, and you’re good to go. The neat trick of these batteries is the included USB-C connector, although the specification varies a bit depending on the battery type. image credit: SWIT Since USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, it’s nice to see more and more devices and, in this case, batteries using the USB-C port and leaving the larger USB-A port behind for good. SWIT USB-C series DV batteries The fact that you can charge your devices (and even laptops) with these new batteries is nice, but the fact that you can charge the battery itself via the same USB-C port is even better, in my opinion. That way, you’re not lost if you forget to bring a dedicated charger, although a proper charger is always better, of course. But the ability to charge the batteries with an everyday phone charger is pretty cool. image credit: SWIT The four different battery types differ a bit in terms of power output, the...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 18 May, 2022