Power management is one of the less glamorous yet crucial aspects of any production. Running out of battery at the wrong moment can derail a shoot, and fumbling with multiple chargers is never ideal. With this in mind, Tilta has introduced their NP-FZ100 and NP-FW50 batteries along with a dedicated charging case, aiming to simplify the process. Let’s have a look. Tilta is known for their camera accessories, including everything from rigs like their Hydra Alien Mini to smartphone accessories to camera cages for cameras like the Canon C400 and the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K. Expanding their lineup, they’ve now introduced a practical new addition—batteries with a dedicated charging case. Tilta Portable Charging Station. Image credit: Tilta Portable charging station The Tilta Charging Case is designed for both Sony and third-party NP-FZ100 batteries (as well as the NP-FW50 used by older Sony camera models) and has four slots for simultaneous charging. In addition to storing batteries securely, the case can also serve as an organized charging hub, reducing cable clutter. According to Tilta, a full set of four batteries in the case can provide up to 13 hours of recording or approximately 2,400 photos, though actual performance will depend on real-world use. The charging case also supports 45W PD Fast Charging – the NP-FZ100 batteries charge in 3 hours, and the NP-FW50 in 2.1 hours. The company claims this is 68% faster than a standard single charger. It weighs 176 g (0.4lbs), and the dimensions are 121.5 x 57 x 76mm (4.8...
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