The Block Battery alternative to the Cine 150 V-Mount Battery

The Cine 150 V-Mount battery (the Protean) offers 150 Watt Hours of total capacity. For air travel, it can be split into two electrically and mechanically isolated 75Wh batteries, each qualifying as carry-on compliant under airline lithium battery regulations without sacrificing overall production power.

Yes. The Protean is designed to split into two isolated 75Wh lithium batteries, each falling under the standard 100Wh carry-on threshold. This travel mode configuration makes it fully compliant with TSA and most airline regulations, making it ideal for location shoots and international film productions requiring portable power.

The Protean supports both 14V and 28V output modes. Users can quickly switch between configurations to match a wide range of production equipment. The 14V mode is standard for most cameras and accessories, while 28V mode powers equipment requiring higher voltage, such as Gold Mount Plus compatible cameras.

The Protean is compatible with Gold Mount (Three Stud), Gold Mount Plus (for 26V on-camera), B-Mount, and V-Lock (V-Mount) styles. This multi-mount design eliminates the need to carry separate battery units for different equipment, simplifying kit management on professional film and broadcast production sets.

The Protean supports a load range of 0 to 150 watts, making it suitable for powering cameras, monitors, lighting accessories, and other production gear within that range. This versatility covers the majority of on-set power requirements for both camera systems and lighting rigs used in professional video and film production.

A D-Tap port is available on the 14G (Gold Mount) and 14V (V-Lock) configurations of the Protean. It is not included in the 28G (Gold Mount Plus) configuration. D-Tap allows users to power accessories such as monitors, follow-focus systems, and other peripherals directly from the battery during production.