Shoot Tools: Anton Bauer QR-EX3 Gold Mount

Power Tap connector powers on-camera light, wireless receiver, or other 12V accessories. Price: $190 (street)

Sony's new PMW-EX3 is becoming one of the company's most popular camcorder introductions. Anton Bauer adds to the product's versatility with the QR-EX3 Gold Mount battery adapter, which was introduced at IBC 2008. The mount allows a camcorder to work with Anton Bauer's Dionic 90 or Hytron 50 batteries, extending the camera's runtimes and improving balance. The Dionic 90 battery provides up to 6.5 hours of runtime, while the Hytron 50 battery offers up to 3.5 hours.
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