Really big day for Battery Belt Clip (DSMC) sales! Meanwhile, Mini Mag reader production has ramped up significantly.

I find it hilarious that the Jetpack Expander is (in RED's own words) "...specifically designed for aerial, gimbal, handheld, and other lightweight/remote configurations."

But with the Jetpack Package the camera can only be powered when it is tethered to the operator's belt?

Also, there's no possible way to combine the Redvolt XL Module and the Jetpack Expander, so for the smallest possible configuration you must choose whether you want Jetpack (HDMI out + tethered to a gimbal or operator for power) or Redvolt XL (no HDMI/SDI video out + monitor tethered off the brain via lemo adapter)

IMO the best minimum a la carte production ready config out of the gate if you are starting from scratch:

Raven Brain w/ AC Adapter - 5,950
4.7" Touch LCD - 1,450
Weapon Top Handle - 550
Base Expander - 1,750
AB or V Mount to DSMC - 299
2x 160Wh Batteries w/ Charger - 600 (about)
Wooden Camera Weapon Quickback - 249
Wooden Camera Easy Riser - 160
Wooden Camera LW 15 - 140
2x 120GB Mini - 1,700
Mini Mag Reader - 195
Pelican Case with Cut Foam or Bold Bag - $450 (about)

Total: $13,493 + tax & shipping

Of course, you can sub in a cheap LCD w/ mount and a Sidekick over the touch and maybe find cheaper batteries and case options. You could also get a cheaper top handle, but this is a nice and tidy package.

That said, any way I slice it you are spending at minimum $11-13K for a desirable package.

After posting this morning, B&H Staff has confirmed that the promo kit comes with AC adapters. Disregard the above comment.

Battery adapters are an additional $55 each. Sony batteries and chargers are widely available, so if you were to go that route and don't have any laying around, I would recommend Amazon or eBay for better pricing.

For $1K set, I find it inexcusable to not at least include mains or batteries with battery adapters. This system will not work out of the box and Blind Spot would have you spend another $200 at a minimum (+$220 for battery adapters) to have lights that work.

Instead, as a "bonus" you get two additional fixtures. I wonder if they would offer to buy them back for $270 a pop in accessories credit?