SmallRig has launched the Nano36 and Nano72, compact, mountable power banks designed for creative setups, featuring innovative mounting systems, integrated monitoring, and versatile charging options, pushing the boundaries between portable power and professional camera systems.
SmallRig has moved further into the power-management market with the Nano36 and Nano72, two power banks aimed at camera rigs and creator setups rather than desk use. The company unveiled the pair at IBC 2026, pitching them as compact battery packs that can be mounted directly to rigs, cages and light stands instead of being strapped on as an afterthought.
The defining feature is the mounting system. Each unit carries a 1/4-inch-20 threaded hole with locating pins, and SmallRig includes a detachable V-mount plate. That makes the packs compatible with a wider accessory ecosystem and reduces the need for a separate holder built around one specific battery shape. Slashcam also reported that the layout allows the units to work with multiple devices at once, including camera accessories, while keeping the pack fixed in place on a rig.
SmallRig has also built in a retractable USB-C cable, measured at about 70cm, which can both charge the power bank and power connected devices. A second USB-C port and a USB-A port sit on the housing as additional outputs. According to B&H Photo, the Nano72’s USB-C connections support up to 100W charging in both directions, while the USB-A port is rated at 22.5W. Notebookcheck reported that the smaller Nano36 is rated at 45W output.
Capacity is where the two models diverge. The Nano36 carries 10,000mAh, or 36Wh, while the Nano72 doubles that to 20,000mAh, or 72Wh. SmallRig appears to be using watt-hours deliberately, bringing the naming closer to the way V-mount batteries are usually described. That matters on mixed sets, where crews may think in different units when checking travel limits or comparing battery sizes.
Both packs include a TFT colour display that shows charge level, power in and out, temperature, cycle count and battery health. B&H Photo said the Nano72 also provides short-circuit, overcurrent, overvoltage, over-temperature and undervoltage protection. SmallRig says the series is intended to bridge the gap between everyday power banks and more production-oriented battery systems.
Pricing places the line in relatively accessible territory. SmallRig and third-party retailers have put the Nano36 at under $65 and the Nano72 at under $85, with some listings slightly below those figures. The sub-100Wh ratings also keep both models below the threshold commonly used for airline carry-on rules, although actual cabin use still depends on the carrier’s current policy. For creators who want a power bank that behaves more like a rig component, that combination of mounting hardware, fixed cabling and monitoring is the main selling point.
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