2011Steadi-Newbies forum
Choosing between budget and diagnostic chargers for Anton Bauer batteries
15 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The 2702 charger includes a Diagnostic Discharge Module that helps maintain battery health and longevity.
- Four-position simultaneous chargers like the TWQ charge multiple batteries at once, while the 2702 charges only one battery at a time.
- The TWQ charger requires approximately five hours to charge a Dionic HC battery, whereas the Titan T2 and TM4 chargers complete the same task in roughly half that time.
- Small chargers can be upgraded with new firmware by sending them to the manufacturer for approximately forty dollars.
- Leaving unused batteries on a charger extends their lifespan according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Used chargers can be sent to the manufacturer for a thorough checkup before use.
- Late April, following NAB trade show, is typically when new stock chargers are discounted.
Depends on
- Advice based on experience from 2011, charger models and technology may have changed.
- One participant reported subtle problems with a used charger purchased, suggesting condition of used equipment varies.
- The multi-battery scenario described assumes high power consumption from digital cameras, which may not apply to all setups.