PCKT1256-V2V(G2G) – CitiDISK DV, HDV, HD Mounting Kit

Why having PCKT1256 adapter?

Having a CitiDISK to directly record the DV footage simultaneously to the tape is an excellent idea; it eliminates the inefficient, time-consuming re-capturing footage to the computer process before editing. However, CitiDISK DV internal battery supports up to one and half hours recording time only, which is not enough for long hours recording, e.g. 6 hours concert, and the internal battery takes 4 to 6 hours to be fully charged.

Pocket Adapter PCKT1256 answers to this need. This pocket adapter fits one CitiDISK entirely; includes with CitiDISK the whole unit is sandwiched between the professional camera and one of three most popular families of professional battery pack. The PCKT1256 fits easily with most of the professional broadcasting camera, especially with its sturdy but lightweight aluminum case, to hold and to sustain the dynamic vibration in the real world; it's fully transparent to whatever your shooting style may be.

Benefits of PCKT1256 adapter

Mounted in between camera and battery

• One camera-matching bracket is assembled to bracket with camera.
• One battery-matching bracket is assembled to bracket with battery.
• Most of the professional camera support G-Mount(AntonBauer ), V-Mount(Sony/IDX ) or PAG batteries. PCKT1256 is able to mount the mix of the brackets per customer needs.

Extends CitiDISK DV operating time

• Each adapter includes a 2-pin D-Tap connector to CitiDISK's external power plug( accept DC +6V to +18V ) converting power cord to extend your CitiDISK operating time from 1 and half hours( internal battery ) to as long as the attached battery can sustain.
• Exchange the external battery while it's near depleted, CitiDISK internal battery automatically switches on without stopping recording. After the external battery is fully charged again, put back the external battery and CitiDISK internal battery switched off.

Sturdy metal case and lightweight

• The metal case is made of Aluminum; it's sturdy as well lightweight.
• Provides internal cushion to absorb shock & vibration from all directions as well as holding the unit tightly inserted in the case.

Monitoring battery status by internal wiring

• Internal routed wires pass through the monitoring signals in addition to power between battery and camera; it's fully transparent.

Naming convention:

• The "PCKT1256" stands for Pocket Adapter for 1256 enclosure, e.g. CitiDISK DV FW1256, FW1256B and FW1256C.  FW1256H for CitiDISK HDV and FW1256HD for CitiDISK HD.
• The first character after the "-" stands for the male battery plate type that must match with the camera battery mounting plate.
• The second character after the "2" stands for the female battery plate type that match with the battery.

For example, this camera's battery mounting bracket is receptacle of 3-stud like AntonBaure plate( G-Mount ), so, the matching plate on the PCKT1256 must be "G-Mount", and first character should be "G". The second character bracket type must match with this particular "V-Mount" type of battery illustrated below, so it is "V". After all, this pocket adapter is "PCKT1256-G2V". Although such combination illustrated below rarely happens, it is shown here just to show how it works. Most likely, user wants to have "PCKT1256-V2V" or "PCKT1256-G2G".

Enclosure Mechanical Specifications:

Model Number: PCKT1256-V2V


Metal case material - Aluminum, thickness 2mm
Mounting plate material - ABS plastic

Model Number: PCKT1256-G2G


Metal case material - Aluminum, thickness 2mm
Mounting plate material - ABS plastic