2008Batteries/Power forum
Recelling Hytron 50 camera batteries and reliability concerns
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Recelling Hytron 50 batteries risks damaging the internal heat sensor that manages charging compatibility with Anton Bauer chargers
- Recelled Hytron 50 batteries showed reduced lifespan in practice, failing to last a full year when recelled compared to the typical two-year service life of new units
- New Hytron 50 batteries are inexpensive enough that purchasing replacements is more cost-effective than recelling
- Dionic 90 batteries offer superior performance and longevity compared to Hytron 50 units
- Anton Bauer offers battery recycling programs with trade-in discounts toward new purchases
Depends on
- The recelling experience reported was from a single service provider from several years before 2008
- The recelled battery heat sensor failure appears to create incompatibility with Anton Bauer brand chargers specifically
- Dionic 90 recommendation assumes adequate budget for the premium option