Ursa Mini Broadcast G2 using AC Power

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Ursa Mini Broadcast G2 using AC Power

PostFri Mar 24, 2023 4:48 pm

Is there any advantage or disadvantage to putting a V mount battery on the UMB while using AC power?
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Re: Ursa Mini Broadcast G2 using AC Power

PostFri Mar 24, 2023 5:50 pm

I recommend insurance: always have a fully-charged (V-mount) battery on the camera when shooting (not when stored though) even when I’m getting an AC feed to the camera’s AC power adapter. Takes away all the worry about accidentally kicking a cable often in the dark. Any interruptions are handled without a loss to in recording.
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Re: Ursa Mini Broadcast G2 using AC Power

PostFri Mar 24, 2023 8:52 pm

rick.lang wrote:I recommend insurance: always have a fully-charged (V-mount) battery on the camera when shooting (not when stored though) even when I’m getting an AC feed to the camera’s AC power adapter. Takes away all the worry about accidentally kicking a cable often in the dark. Any interruptions are handled without a loss to in recording.


Thank you Rick!! Perfect answer. I browsed the operation manual and Google numerous times and could not get anything regarding having both power sources active during shooting. Makes perfect sense.
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Re: Ursa Mini Broadcast G2 using AC Power

PostMon Mar 27, 2023 1:15 am

rick.lang wrote:I recommend insurance: always have a fully-charged (V-mount) battery on the camera when shooting (not when stored though) even when I’m getting an AC feed to the camera’s AC power adapter. Takes away all the worry about accidentally kicking a cable often in the dark. Any interruptions are handled without a loss to in recording.


Exactly why we do and adds a bit of weight to counter balance our b4 lenes.
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Re: Ursa Mini Broadcast G2 using AC Power

PostMon Mar 27, 2023 2:17 am

You’re right about that additional counterweight feature!
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