Tilta Mini PD V-Mount Battery Plate Released – Smaller, Lighter, with 2-Pin LEMO Power Output

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by Jeff LochSeptember 9^th, 2024

Tilta has just released a new Mini version of their PD (Power Distribution) V-Mount battery plate, which is now smaller and lighter but still compatible with 15mm LWS rod systems. Best suited for compact DSLR and mirrorless cameras, this plate features two D-Tap and two 2-pin LEMO 14.8V power output ports, as well as a USB-C port. So, let’s take a closer look at it!

When it comes to rigging a camera, Tilta has a plethora of accessories and solutions available to cover all your needs, from cages, matte boxes, follow focuses, baseplates, top handles, and even power distribution handles, to list a few. Over the years, the company has become a one-stop-shop for many filmmakers and content creators looking for a solid price/feature deal on camera equipment.

For a long time, power distribution plates were nearly exclusive to cinema cameras due to their large form factor and relatively high price point. However, these power distribution plates are very convenient because they allow you to power your entire camera rig with only one battery. With the DSLR/mirrorless camera revolution, third-party camera accessory manufacturers started to develop smaller V-Mount batteries, but also smaller and more affordable power distribution plates. Tilta joins the Mini party with an updated version of their bigger PD V-Mount battery plate.

Tilta Mini PD V-Mount battery plate – features

The Tilta Mini PD V-Mount battery is made entirely of aluminum, weighs 0.9 lbs/408 g, and measures 4 x 3.3 x 1.2in/10.1 x 8.4 x 2.9cm.

This plate mounts to your rig via two 15mm LWS rods, but it can also be attached to your rig via the multiple 1/4″-20 and M4 threads located at the top and back of the plate. Furthermore, you can use the 1/4″-20 and M4 threads at the top and back to attach camera accessories if needed.

On the left side of the plate, you’ll find a little blue LED indicator that turns on when a battery is connected, a 2-Pin LEMO power output, and a D-Tap power output. On the right side are another 2-pin LEMO and D-Tap power output ports and a USB-C port.

As you can tell, the Mini PD V-Mount battery plate comes with a removable security strap designed to secure the battery to the plate and avoid accidental disconnection or drops. I’m not sure how effective that security strap is, but it might be handy in some situations and better than nothing.

Price and availability

The Tilta Mini PD V-Mount battery is available for pre-order now for $94 until September 18th, and it should start shipping in October.

For more information, please visit Tilta’s website here.

What do you think about this compact power distribution plate? Do you often use PD plates to power your camera rig? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!