Where to buy battery cells for Arri 16 BL?

Post by **Dario** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:06 pm

Does anyone know where to buy battery cells for Arri BL?

Thanks in advance

Post by **Nigel** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:22 pm

It uses the standard four pin 12v system.

You can find batteries just about anywhere. I can point you to a slew of them in the USA but as to Europe...Dunno. ICE in London would have them.

Good Luck

Post by **Dario** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:54 pm

What's the full name/website of ICE in London?

Links to US companies is also appreciated.

Thanks!

Post by **Nigel** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:50 am

http://www.icefilm.com

http://www.seriousgear.com

http://www.cinematechnic.com

http://www.visualproducts.com

Good Luck

Post by **Nigel** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:52 am

Oh...

I'm assuming that it is the 16 BL and not a 35BL.

The 35BL would be 24v and whilst still having 4 pins the pins would be wired differently.

Good Luck

Post by **Dario** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:10 pm

Thanks a lot!

And you're completely right, it's the the 16 BL - I forgot to mention that!

Post by **Blue Audio Visual** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:50 pm

We manufacture/assemble new battery packs for the Arri BL, although there are no pictures on our website, I've often seen ones that we made on ebay adverts for complete kits. They sling over the shoulder on a strap, and are 5Ah, so they last for ages. We've sold loads of them over the years.

http://www.filmcamerakit.com/html/batteries.htm

Post by **Janne** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:11 am

Blue Audio Visual wrote:
http://www.filmcamerakit.com/html/batteries.htm

Do the prices on the site include VAT?

Post by **Blue Audio Visual** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:47 am

Yes, prices are inclusive of VAT. The info on the website is a little bit out of date, as our current versions are 5Ah, not 4Ah as stated.

Post by **Dario** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:12 pm

Does anyone know if battery belts for Arri's (just in general) can be connected to the grid, and then be used as power supply for the camera? That is, simultaneously charging the battery and feeding the camera with the correct voltage/current?