Camera Rentals NYC has introduced the CinePower Calculator, a free tool designed to help filmmakers plan battery consumption for digital cinema equipment. This custom-built calculator assists both independent filmmakers and studio professionals in projecting power needs, battery runtimes, and more. I’ve been shooting with the RED Komodo since its release, and I always power my full rig—camera, monitor, follow focus, and SDI insulator—from a single V-Mount battery. Through experience, I know I get about 3.5 hours per battery with my setup. That works fine when I’m using my own gear, but battery performance is less predictable when you rent equipment for an out-of-town shoot. I’ve overpacked, carrying unnecessary weight, and I’ve also cut it too close, barely making it through a long day. A tool like this makes sense because it saves you from running out of power before the job is done. Who is Camera Rentals NYC? Camera Rentals NYC is a film gear rental house in Times Square that provides cameras, lenses, monitors, wireless video systems, and lighting for productions of all sizes. Their inventory includes cinema staples like the ARRI Alexa 35, RED Komodo, and Atlas Orion Anamorphic lenses. Their focus is on reliable rental kits tailored for everything from indie productions to large-scale commercial shoots. Image credit: Camera Rentals NYC The CinePower Calculator The CinePower Calculator is a web-based tool accessible through Camera Rentals NYC’s website. It’s not an app, so there’s no need to download anything. You can use it directly in your browser by visiting their CinePower Calculator page. The CinePower Calculator estimates battery runtime by factoring in power...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 30 January