Camera batteries and power: never run out mid-shoot
Mirrorless cameras use more power than DSLRs. Learn how many batteries to carry, USB-C charging and external power options.
Running out of power during a wedding or an all-day shoot is avoidable with planning.
How many batteries
Sony NP-FZ100 batteries last 400 to 600 shots or around 90 minutes of 4K video. For a full day, carry at least three to four.
Battery grips
A grip like the VG-C4EM holds two batteries, doubling run time and improving vertical handling.
USB-C charging and power
Many Sony bodies charge and run on USB-C power delivery. A power bank keeps cameras running during long video takes and time-lapses.
Dummy batteries
Connect a dummy battery to a V-mount or wall power for studio work, interviews and live streams.
Heat and batteries
Batteries drain faster and heat up in tropical temperatures. Keep spares in the shade.
Flash batteries
Speedlights need charged batteries too. Godox lithium batteries recycle faster than AA batteries.
Label and rotate
Number your batteries and rotate them so they wear evenly.
