A camera, monitor, wireless microphone and video light may share the same production—but they do not always share the same power requirements.
ZGCINE develops power solutions for filmmakers and content creators, with a product range that covers batteries, charging cases, power cables, mounting plates and battery grips. Its focus is on making power management more practical, whether the setup is a compact mirrorless camera or a fully equipped production rig.
From charging spare batteries before a shoot to distributing power across a camera rig, here is how the ZGCINE product lineup fits together.
V-Mount Batteries: Power for Cameras, Monitors and Lighting
V-mount batteries are a central part of the ZGCINE range. The lineup includes the X Series, V Series and S Series, offering different capacities, connection options and monitoring features. Models include the X50, X99, X160 and X222; V50, V99, V99Pro and V160; and S95, S150 and S200.
The ZG-V99Pro combines a 99Wh capacity with USB-C PD charging, D-Tap connectivity and dedicated DC outputs. Its display provides information such as voltage, power and temperature, helping users monitor the battery during operation. The main USB-C port supports up to 100W input and output with compatible equipment.
For setups requiring more stored energy, the ZG-X222 offers 222Wh capacity and a USB-C PD 3.1 input/output port rated up to 140W. Multiple D-Tap, USB-C and DC connections provide options for powering compatible cameras, monitors, lights and other production equipment.
Choosing between these batteries starts with the equipment: consider its voltage, power consumption, required connections and how much weight the rig can comfortably carry.
Camera Batteries: Model-Specific Options for Everyday Shooting
Alongside V-mount systems, ZGCINE offers replacement camera batteries for a range of popular battery formats. The selection includes options for Sony NP-FZ100 and NP-FW50, Canon LP-E6P, LP-E6NH and LP-E17, Nikon EN-EL15C and EN-EL25, Fujifilm NP-W126 and NP-W235, and Panasonic DMW-BLK22 applications. Compatibility depends on the individual battery and camera model.
The range also includes the BT-NPF970, an NP-F-format battery with USB-C charging, a D-Tap port and a display. This adds connection options beyond its standard battery interface for compatible production equipment.
For photographers and filmmakers, the choice is not simply between small and large batteries. It is about selecting the right power format for each part of the kit.
Camera Battery Charging Cases: Charge, Store and Organize
ZGCINE’s charging cases combine battery charging with a portable storage format. The PS Series includes dedicated cases for several Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and Panasonic battery types, while the PC2 and PC3 families include travel charging cases for Canon LP-E6-family and Sony NP-FZ100 batteries.
For example, the PC3-LPE6 supports simultaneous charging of three compatible batteries through a USB-C PD power source. It also includes storage slots for SD, microSD and CFexpress Type A cards, together with LED battery-status indicators. This brings several small but essential parts of a camera kit into one case.
Charging cases are available individually or in selected battery-and-charger kits. Check the package contents when ordering, as a charging case and a kit with batteries are different configurations.
Charging Solutions for Action Cameras and Wireless Audio
The charging lineup extends beyond conventional camera batteries. ZGCINE offers cases for selected DJI Osmo Action and GoPro battery systems, including models in the PS-OM and PS-G families. These provide dedicated charging options for smaller cameras used alongside a main production camera.
For audio equipment, the ZG-R30Pro is a charging case designed for compatible RØDE wireless microphone systems. It incorporates a rechargeable internal battery, microphone charging connections and accessory storage, allowing users to keep charging cables and small audio accessories together.
Dummy Battery Cables: External Power for Longer Recording Sessions
ZGCINE’s D-Tap and USB-C PD dummy battery cables connect an external power source to a compatible camera through its battery compartment. The range covers multiple camera battery formats, with models such as PD-EL15, PD-LPE17, PD-BLK22 and their corresponding D-Tap alternatives.
These cables are designed for applications such as video recording and livestreaming, where changing an internal camera battery can interrupt the session. For example, the PD-EL15 accepts a specified USB-C PD input and provides regulated output for its intended camera application.
A dummy battery is a power adapter, not a rechargeable battery. Match the exact camera model, input requirements and output voltage before building the power setup.
D-Tap, LEMO and DC Power Cables: Connecting the Rest of the Rig
A production rig often needs more than one type of power connection. ZGCINE’s cable range includes D-Tap, 2-pin LEMO, DC and USB-C PD options, serving different camera and accessory configurations. Available formats include LEMO-to-LEMO, LEMO-to-DC and LEMO/USB-C power cables.
The DT-DCFX, for example, provides regulated 19.5V output from a specified D-Tap input for Sony FX6/FX9 power applications. Its braided cable construction and adjustable D-Tap connector are intended to help with routing around a camera rig.
Power distribution accessories extend the range further. The MD-P4 converts one D-Tap connection into four D-Tap outputs, allowing multiple compatible accessories to share a source within the adapter’s total power limit.
Connector shape alone is not enough to establish compatibility. Confirm voltage, polarity, power direction and current limits for every connection.
V-Mount Plates and Hot-Swap Systems: Mounting and Distributing Power
ZGCINE’s V-mount plate range includes VM-VP battery plates, VR mounting accessories and VM-HS hot-swap solutions. These products address the physical mounting and power-distribution side of a camera setup, rather than battery capacity alone.
The VM-HS2 uses a dual-battery design and supports hot-swappable output, allowing a compatible setup to maintain power while one battery is replaced. Its connections include USB-C PD, D-Tap and 2-pin LEMO outputs, with a rod clamp included for mounting.
This creates a different approach to power management: instead of stopping to replace the only battery on the rig, a suitable dual-battery configuration allows batteries to be rotated during operation.
Battery Grips: Portable Power for Handheld Setups
ZGCINE’s battery grips combine a handheld form with built-in power. The ZG-H50, for example, provides USB-C and D-Tap connections, a display and mounting points for compatible equipment. It offers an alternative format for powering smaller lights and other devices without building a full V-mount rig.
The PK-H01S serves a more camera-specific purpose. Designed for compatible DJI Osmo Pocket setups, it adds battery capacity, a longer gripping surface and a threaded mounting connection. It is part of ZGCINE’s approach to supporting compact, mobile recording setups as well as larger production systems.
Battery Chargers and Creator Kits: Building a Coordinated Setup
The VM-C2 dual V-mount charger provides a charging solution for compatible V-mount batteries, with USB-C PD input and support for single or simultaneous battery charging. It also includes power-output functionality, giving it a role beyond charging alone.
ZGCINE also offers Creator Set Combos, Charging Kits and Cinema Sets. These combine selected batteries, plates, chargers or cables into defined configurations. Creator Set Combo 1 pairs a VM-VP4 plate with a V99Pro battery, while Charging Kit Combo 1 combines the VM-C2 with two V99Pro batteries. Cinema configurations add hot-swap mounting options.
For someone building a new rig, these packages provide a starting point. For an existing setup, individual components allow the power system to be adapted around the equipment already in use.
Choosing the Right ZGCINE Power Solution
Start with the camera and accessories you need to power. Then work outward: identify the required battery format, choose suitable mounting hardware, match the cables and select a charging solution.
A compact camera kit may need spare batteries and a charging case. A longer recording setup may benefit from an external battery and a compatible dummy cable. A multi-device production rig may require V-mount power, distribution ports and hot-swap capability. ZGCINE’s product range provides options across each of these configurations.
Explore ZGCINE batteries, chargers and power accessories to build a setup around the way you shoot.