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Tiltaβs new Mini PD V-Mount Battery Plate with Adjustable ARCA Receiver brings a compact, rod-free way to mount V-mount power on lightweight camera builds, adding 60 W USB-C PD alongside P-Tap and 2-pin LEMO outputs, a 37 mm balance slider, and a 180Β° folding hinge. Let’s take a closer look at the new Tilta V-mount plate.
Tilta is pitching this as a minimal, cage-friendly solution for users who want the runtime and accessory power of a V-mount battery without committing to a baseplate and 15 mm rods. The receiver accepts DJI-standard ARCA plates and Tilta cages, then lets you slide, swivel, or fold the battery plate to improve balance and packability on travel rigs.
The Adjustable ARCA Receiver clips on via a DJI-standard ARCA quick-release. Once attached, you can extend the battery plate closer to or farther from the camera body, tilt it on a swivel hinge, or fold it flat to 180 degrees for storage. The plate adds both 1/4-20 and M4 threads for alternative mounting on arms or adapters, and Tilta includes strap slots to secure the battery against accidental unlatching.
The Mini PD plate is built for modern hybrid and cine-compact power needs: Tilta specifies P-Tap, USB-C, and 2-pin LEMO connections, with the P-Tap and 2-pin delivering up to 20 V/3 A. USB-C offers up to 60 W Power Delivery, which is enough to top up many mirrorless bodies, on-camera accessories, and even small laptops between takes.
To fine-tune center of gravity on shoulder rigs or gimbals, the system integrates a 37 mm adjustable sliding plate with a locking lever. The ARCA quick-release enables fast camera swaps, while the dual-contact ARCA plate aims to reduce twist under load. For operators, that means quicker transitions between handheld, tripod, and gimbal without rebuilding the rear power stack.
This plate targets filmmakers running compact cinema cameras or mirrorless bodies who want V-mount reliability with minimal rig bulk. Documentary shooters and travel crews benefit from the rod-free install, the fold-flat hinge for packing, and the ability to reposition the battery to counterbalance front-heavy lenses or matte boxes.
Tilta lists two versions: the Receiver-only option and the Receiver + V-Mount Battery Plate kit. Pricing ranges from 45 to 139 USD depending on configuration, with the full kit at 139 USD at launch.
The Tilta Mini PD V-Mount Battery Plate with Adjustable ARCA Receiver offers a clever, compact way to add serious power and balance control to small rigs, without rails or a heavy cage build.
Would this rod-free ARCA approach with this new Tilta V-mount plate streamline your on-the-go setup?
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Nino Leitner, AAC is Co-CEO of CineD and MZed. He co-owns CineD (alongside Johnnie Behiri), through his company Nino Film GmbH. Nino is a cinematographer and producer, well-traveled around the world for his productions and filmmaking workshops. He specializes in shooting documentaries and commercials, and at times a narrative piece. Nino is a studied Master of Arts. He lives with his wife and two sons in Vienna, Austria.