VILTROX has just introduced two new compact V-mount batteries in their Snowpeak series. The BP-V50 and BP-V150 have a capacity of 50Wh and 150Wh respectively. They both offer D-Tap in/out, BP out, USB-A out as well as USB-C in/out with support for up to 60W fast-charging. Pricing starts at $148.
Over the years, VILTROX’s name has been most commonly related to affordable lenses and adapters. However, the company seems willing to create a complete ecosystem of accessories for filmmakers, including monitors, batteries, and even lights.
Back in May, the Chinese brand launched their first-ever mini V-mount battery – the Snowpeak BP-V99 with a capacity of 99Wh. This is now joined by the even more compact BP-V50 and the large-capacity BP-V150. Let’s take a quick look!
VILTROX Snowpeak BP-V50 and BP-V150 – features
While the Snowpeak BP-V99 offers a good balance between size and power, it might still be too large to mount on a gimbal, for example, or too small in capacity to run you through a full day of shooting. And that’s where the BP-V50 and BP-V150 come into play.
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The BP-V50 is a 50Wh (3350mAh/14.8V) V-mount battery measuring 33x73x115mm in size and weighing 350g. This makes it a good option to power mirrorless or small cinema camera rigs. On the other hand, the BP-V150 ensures longer run times with 150Wh (10.050mAh/14.8V). However, the power brick is twice as thick (67x73x115mm) and heavy (730g) compared to the BP-V50.
Just like the existing BP-V99, both batteries are equipped with multiple power ports, including two D-Tap in/out (one on each side of the battery), a BP out connection on the back, as well as a USB-A out and a USB-C in/out on top.
In particular, the USB-C supports Power Delivery (45W on BP-V50 / 60W on BP-V150) and can be used to charge the battery without the need for a dedicated charger. According to VILTROX, the 50Wh variant can be fully charged in about 80 minutes using 45W PD, while the BP-V150 should take approximately 2.5 hours (60W).
All Snowpeak batteries have a tiny OLED screen to display battery status. They get their name from the all-white design, but personally, I’m not a huge fan of white camera accessories. And while these batteries fashionably match the company’s EPIC full-frame anamorphic series, I still think many users would love to see these VILTROX products also available with a classic black finish.
Price and availability
The new VILTROX Snowpeak V-mount batteries are now available to purchase from the manufacturer’s website. Pricing is as follows:
- BP-V50 (50Wh) – $148
- BP-V99 (99Wh) – $168
- BP-V150 (150Wh) – $198
These prices make the VILTROX Snowpeak batteries very competitive against other options from manufacturers like SmallRig, FXLION, and ZGCINE.
For more information, please visit VILTROX’s website here.
What is your go-to choice when it comes to compact V-mount batteries? What do you think of the VILTROX Snowpeak series? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!
