2007Batteries/Power forum
Nanophosphate battery technology as alternative to lithium-ion batteries for film equipment
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Nanophosphate batteries offer higher energy density, longer lifespan, and faster charging than lithium-ion batteries, with reported 80 percent charge capability in five minutes.
- These batteries can deliver 70 amperes of continuous discharge current, potentially suitable for high-power cinema camera applications.
- Commercial 28-volt nanophosphate battery systems from power tool manufacturers are available at lower cost than established cinema battery options like Dionic 90 packs.
- The technology may be adaptable to cinema cameras through voltage conversion, allowing a single battery to power both 28-volt and 12-volt equipment.
- Electric vehicle manufacturers were considering this battery technology for automotive applications due to fast recharge capability comparable to refueling time.
Depends on
- Availability may be restricted by transport regulations in some regions.
- Pricing and specifications were based on information from 2007 and may not reflect current market conditions.
- No documented testing results were provided showing actual performance with cinema equipment.
- The discussion did not resolve whether power tool batteries would meet the specific power delivery requirements of professional film cameras.