SWIT announced a new series of USB-C DV batteries designed primarily for Sony, Canon, and Panasonic cameras with a USB type C socket, which could be used to power laptops, tablets, or smartphones and can be charged by existing USB type C chargers.

The new batteries come in four different models to work with Sony, Canon, and Panasonic cameras and devices.

LB-SF65C is a 65Wh battery SONY NP-F type to power most 3rd party video devices, with 12V(Reg.) D-tap and 25W USB-C for smartphones.

LB-SU90C is a 90Wh battery designed for SONY BP-U compatible cameras such as the PXW-FS5/FS7, PXW-FX6/FX9, PXW-Z280/X280 and includes a 14.4V D-tap and 45W USB-C for laptops.

LB-CA90C is a 90Wh battery designed for Canon cameras that use the BP-A type battery and includes a 14.4V D-tap and 45W USB-C for laptops. The battery is also compatible with the Canon original CG-A20 charger and the SWIT ultra-portable 2-way D-tap charger PC-U130B2, fully charged within 2h 40m.

The LB-PD65C is a 65Wh battery designed for Panasonic cameras and includes a 12V(Reg.) D-tap and 25W USB-C for smartphones.

The LB-SU90C and LB-CA90C provide high power 45W USB-C that supports Macbook 13, Pro 13/15, ThinkPad New S2/T470/X270, Dell XPS 13/Latitude, HP Spectre x360-13/EliteBook Folio G1, Samsung Chromebook Plus, Google Pixelbook and the majority of the laptops with USB-C port. USB-C power out: 5V/9V/12V/15V/20V(Max) 2.25A Support protocols: BC1.2, PD2.0/3.0, QC2.0/3.0, FCP, SCP

You can use a USB-C charger to charge the batteries. The LB-SU90C and LB-CA90C support Max 45W charging, fully charging the battery in approximately 3 hours. The LB-SF65C and LB-PD65C support Max 25W charging, which fully charges in 3.5 hours.

The new DV series has some flexibility that could come in handy outside of powering your camera and devices. We all need to charge phones and tablets remotely, and having the option is a plus. The ability to charge the battery via USB-C makes it even more versatile.

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Erik is an 18 time Emmy award-winning DP, with over 20 years experience in photojournalism, working in newsrooms all over the USA. The last decade has seen Erik migrate into broadcast television and filmmaking, where he has discovered a passion for visual storytelling and production. Additionally, Erik is an outstanding educator, teaching filmmaking via courses on Linkedin Learning and Lynda.com.

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