At CineGear 2022, CORE SWX has unveiled its new Direct Connect Helix Plates for the ARRI Alexa 35. These new direct connect plates allow you to unscrew the B-mount plate off the camera and screw on either the HLX-BABV-S35 (v-mount) or HLX-BABG-S35 (3-stud) then attach a Helix Max v-mount or 3-stud battery pack.

By utilizing one of these Direct Connect plates, you can use the same battery mount style for all of your equipment including your current chargers because the Helix Max batteries are dual voltage and therefore able to operate as a standard 14 V pack or in high voltage when coupled with a Helix plate.

The Direct Connect Helix Plates for the ARRI Alexa 35 are now available to pre-order for $249 USD. They should be shipping at the end of June.

Mount input: DC 20-34v Output for Camera: DC 20-34v Size: 3.25″ x 5.5″ x 0.5″ Weight: 0.4 lbs.

Direct Connect Helix Plates are also available for the ARRI Alexa Classic & the ALEXA LF. The new HLX-BABV-DC (v-mount) and HLX-BABG-DC (3-stud) mount directly to the ARRI Alexa Classic and full-sized LF to provide a direct connection to operate the camera in high voltage with Helix v-mount or 3-stud battery packs.  

The new HLX-BABV-DC (v-mount) and HLX-BABG-DC (3-stud) Direct Connect Helix Plates are now available to pre-order for $319 USD. They should be shipping in mid-June.

Mount input: DC 11-34v Output for Camera: DC 11-34v Output for P-Taps: DC 11-16.8V Size: 3.25″ x 5.5″ x 0.5″ Weight: 0.4 lbs.

Matthew Allard is a multi-award-winning, ACS accredited freelance Director of Photography with 30 years' experience working in more than 50 countries around the world. He is the Editor of Newsshooter.com and has been writing on the site since 2010. Matthew has won 43 ACS Awards, including four prestigious Golden Tripods. In 2016 he won the Award for Best Cinematography at the 21st Asian Television Awards. Matthew is available to hire as a DP in Japan or for work anywhere else in the world.

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