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Slide the battery tray into the battery grip and turn
the locking tab clockwise. It’s important to note that
you can continue filming while changing batteries
in the battery grip if your camera is powered by an
external source plugged into the DC power input.
Twist the locking tab on the end of the battery grip
clockwise to lock the battery tray.
TIP When you have Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Grip attached and two
batteries inserted, the battery level indicator in the top right corner of the
LCD touchscreen shows two battery icons so you can monitor their charge level
independently. For more information, see the ‘power’ section.
Powering Your Camera with the Included Power Cable
The included 100-240 volt plug pack can be used to simultaneously power the camera and
charge the LP-E6 battery or two NP-F570 batteries if you have Blackmagic Pocket Camera
Battery Grip attached to your camera. The DC power connector locks to the camera so it
cannot be accidentally disconnected.
To plug in external power:
1 Connect the AC to 12V DC adapter plug to your mains power socket.
2 Open the rubber protector on the left side of your camera and rotate the locking
DC power connector so that it lines up with the recess on the top of the 12VDC
power input. Gently push the connector into the input until it clicks.
3 To unplug the connector, pull the sheath away from the connector and remove the
connector from the input.
If you have both external and battery power connected, only external power is used. If you
remove external power while a charged battery is connected, your camera switches to battery
power without interruption.
Your camera’s LP-E6 battery can be charged via USB when the camera is switched off. This is
convenient as you can use a portable power bank to charge the camera when not in use.
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera supports charging via standard 10W USB wall chargers and
can also be used with chargers that support USB-Power Delivery, or USB PD. USB PD chargers
typically have a USB-C connection and up to 20V output, so can provide a faster charge.
Charging the LP-E6 battery via the 12V DC power input is supported when the camera is
switched on or off.
TIP If charging a hot battery immediately after use, charging speed is reduced until
the battery cools below 45 ˚C or 113 ˚F. We recommend letting the battery cool down
for 15 minutes before charging.
9Getting Started
