Swit releases huge capacity PB-C420S 420Wh V-Mount battery
Swit PB-C420S reaches the world’s largest capacity: 420Wh of handheld V-mount battery, long time power supply for cameras, monitors, lights and many power hungry devices of broadcast and film industry.
14.4V, 420Wh, 2x D-tap
PB-C420S consists of 24pcs Li-ion cells, 14.4V nominal voltage, 420Wh, 29.1Ah large capacity, and provides with 2x D-tap sockets at left and right side, for camera-top devices.
250W Constant High Load
PB-C420S outputs at least 250W/20A high load even at 1% capacity (Peak load up to 305W), to drive high power Cine cameras and on-camera devices together. The high load cells will also ensure battery life comparing to normal load batteries if long time full load output. Over current protection: 24A.
The PB-C420S features two 150W/10A D-tap outputs and it has a five-level power bar indicator.
The battery weighs 2.07 kg / 4.56 lb and it has physical dimensions of 155 x 101 x 80mm.
PB-C420S Charger
SWIT states that the PB-C420S supports 100W/6A fast charging on a compatible charger. They go on to say that you can charge the battery from 0-80% in just under 4 hours, and fully charge the battery in 5 hours and 20 minutes.
PB-C420S Specifications
| MODEL | PB-C420S |
| Nominal Voltage | 14.4V |
| Capacity | 420Wh, 29.1Ah |
| Power Load | 250W/20A Constant, 305W Peak |
| D-tap | 2× D-tap 150W/10A in total |
| Charging | DC 16.8V, 6A Max |
| Size/Weight | 155×101×80mm, 2.07kg |
If you are running high-powered LED lights or large cameras with high power draws then batteries with a big capacity like this do make sense. With a peak load of 305W, a pair of SWIT PB-C420S‘s should be able to power a 600-watt light at full power. That is something I would like to test!
Pricing & Availability
SWIT has set a very reasonable pricing of $1,299 NZD for the new V-Mount battery. The SWIT PB-C420S V-Mount Battery is now available for pre-order and stocks arriving mid July 2022 at Photogear.