2010Batteries/Power forum
Using Dionic HC batteries on XCS sled with high-speed film camera
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Dionic HC batteries can handle peak current loads of up to 20 amps and continuous loads of 10 amps, allowing them to power high-speed film cameras like the Arriflex 435 without requiring a backup NiCad battery
Depends on
- Earlier Dionic 90 batteries had lower amperage limits (10-12 amps) that caused them to shut down or trigger safety breakers when powering cameras with high startup current spikes
- Dionic HC batteries may mount slightly differently than Dionic 90 batteries, with potential mounting offset variations depending on sled type