User guide

20 Power SupplyV-Mount Batteries
Anton Bauer Gold Mount batteries and ID-X V-Mount batteries transmit
their remaining capacity to the camera, which is displayed in percent on
the Homescreen of the camera display. For these batteries, the user
does not need to set the battery warning level due to the
communication between the camera and the battery.
8.6 V-Mount Batteries
V-Mount batteries are available from a number of manufacturers. V-
Mount batteries from ID-X transmit information on their remaining
capacity to the camera. ALEXA displays the remaining capacity in
percent on the Homescreen of the camera display. For ID-X batteries,
the user does not need to set the battery warning level due to the
communication of camera and battery.
Attaching the battery to the adapter
• Place the battery with the V-shaped wedge into the adapter so
that the wedge sits right above its counterpart of the mount.
• Move the battery downwards until you hear a snap.
• Make sure it is connected correctly and sits tight.
Releasing the battery
• When facing the battery, press the button located on the mount
on the left side. Some batteries have an additional top-release
mechanism.