SmallRig’s line of compact and affordable V-Mount batteries delivers excellent value.
Their new X99 batteries are not only powerful but also weatherproof and intelligent, featuring a touchscreen and an app that keeps content creators informed about battery life and its location.
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The Renan Ozturk X-Touch Triple-Proof V-Mount Battery – quite a name – incorporates eight 3400 mAh LG power cells for extended use.
Utilizing SmallRig’s 100w ADC charging technology, it supports fast charging and efficient heat management.
Known as the X99, this battery offers multiple charging options including D-Tap, BP, USB-C and A, and DC, and can power multiple devices simultaneously.
It achieves a full recharge in just two hours.
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Equipped with a 2-inch touchscreen, the battery updates users on its condition, including battery life, port control, and firmware updates to ensure optimal performance.
Additionally, it connects via Bluetooth to a smartphone using the Small Rig app, which offers features like Find My technology, helping users track the battery’s location in case it goes missing.
Users can even name each battery for easy identification.
Durability is a key feature, as the battery boasts all-weather sealing with an IP54 rating for protection against water and dust.
It can survive drops of up to 5 feet (1.5m) and maintain consistent power, making it ideal for challenging shooting conditions on location.
With a retail preorder price of $299.99 in the US, the X-Touch X99 is expected to ship by the end of May 2025.
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SmallRig also unveiled the C LED Video Light.
This chip-on-board (COB) style RGBWW light is designed to be 20% smaller yet brighter than other 100W LED lights in its category, achieving up to 11,000 Lux at 3.3′ with its included reflector.
With a CRI rating of over 97 and a TLCI rating of over 98, the C provides a temperature range of 2500- 10,000 K.
Its full spectrum modes, including CCT, HSI, RGBCW, FX, Gel, and preset options, offer 15 dynamic light effects, 36,000+ colors, and 4 custom presets.
You can power the light using V-Mount and Sony NP-F970 batteries, directly via a DC adapter, a USB-C power brick, or a separate charging grip handle for handheld operation.
Users can control the light remotely through the Small Rig lighting app, and it is also compatible with DMX computer software and control interfaces.
The preorder retail price for the C COB LED Video Light is $229.99 for the “lite” version or $279 for the pro version, which includes a stand and power adapter.
Users can opt for an additional hand charging grip for $329. It’s available in Ink blue or White with red trim.
Shipping is also set to begin by the end of May 2025.
[source: SmallRig]
Order Links:
- SmallRig X-Touch Smart Triple-Proof X99 Battery, 99Wh, V-Mount (B&H)
- SmallRig RC 100C COB LED Monolight, Pro Version, Ink Blue (B&H)
- SmallRig RC 100C COB LED Monolight, Lite Version, White (B&H)
- SmallRig RC 100C COB LED Monolight with Battery Grip (B&H)
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