Well, this is pretty cool and possibly a nice option to consider for the forgetful filmmaker. And, let’s face it, we’ve all been that guy leaving gear behind on sets before. While you’d like to think that’s more often memory cards or XLR cables, it does happen with cameras every once in a while, and it can be devastating, to say the least.
A new, clever smart battery solution aims to solve this, though with the TagBatt from FALCAM. This smart camera battery can both power your camera, as batteries usually do, as well as allow you to keep track of it with Apple Find My support.
Let’s check it out.
FALCAM TagBatt
Designed to simply help you keep your camera easier to locate, the FALCAM TagBatt does this while also providing high-capacity power as well as seamless compatibility with most native chargers and devices. The goal is to power and keep track of your compatible cameras with this 2600mAh capacity battery.
What’s most unique about this offering is that, for its trackability, it allows you to keep track and trace your camera’s whereabouts using Apple Find My, one of the better and more sophisticated tracking apps in existence.
If you leave the set without the battery, you can set it up so your iPhone will receive alerts automatically. The battery itself can also be configured to emit sound alerts when searching around a space.
Price and Availability
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Overall, this is a clever solution that could be a nice option for the particularly forgetful-minded filmmaker looking to make sure they’re never in the embarrassing situation of losing a camera behind again.
The TagBatt is available in both Canon LP-E6 and Sony NP-FZ100 options, which you can check out the full specs and purchase options for below.
- 2600mAh Capacity NP-FZ100 Battery
- Apple Find My Tracking Support
- USB-C Charging Input
- Multiple Safety Protections
Falcam TagBatt Direct-Charge NP-FZ100 Battery (2600mAh)
Power and keep track of your compatible Sony camera with this TagBatt Direct-Charge NP-FZ100 Battery from Falcam. The battery features a 2600mAh capacity and integrated Apple Find My tracking support to keep you informed of where your equipment is if left behind. If you leave the set without your battery, your iPhone will receive alerts automatically.
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