Reddit reviews Replacement for Sony NP-F970 Digital Camera Battery Replacement (6600mAh) - Compatible with Sony CCD-TRV82 NEX-FS700 FDR-AX1 HDR-FX1 HVR-V1U HDR-FX7 HVR-Z1U HVR-HD1000U DSR-PD150 HDR-FX1000 NP-F970
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Replacement Battery for Sony CCD-TRV82, NEX-FS700, FDR-AX1, HDR-FX1, HVR-V1U, HDR-FX7, HVR-Z1U, HVR-HD1000U, DSR-PD150, HDR-FX1000, NP-F970, DCR-VX2100, DSR-PD170, DCR-VX2000, GV-D200, GV-HD700, NP-F550, NP-F330, DCR-TRV900, NP-F770, GV-D800Battery Capacity: 6600mAh, Voltage: 7.4, Type: Lithium-IonLifetime WarrantyCapacity: 6600mAh, Upstart Battery BrandOn Sale for a Limited Time!
An important thing I should add is that I have a battery pack mounted on the BMPCC for a longer battery life, which adds quite a bit of weight. Battery. I was also hoping to go with a cheaper option before I can afford the next step.
Just get the 2-pin power connector that BM is selling and solder it to a 12V NP-F battery plate. It's the cheapest solution.
Link to the connector, scroll to the very bottom.
Battery plate
Battery
Charger.