Runtime performance of gyroscopes on HC batteries compared to older Hytron batteries

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2014General Discussion forum

12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

Operators have reported significantly longer runtime on modern HC batteries compared to the approximately 20 minutes achievable with Hytron batteries before noticeable performance degradation.
Keeping gyroscopes warm by connecting them to power between takes helps maintain performance during filming.
Gyroscopes can reach operational speed within about one minute of activation even if they were not kept warm, so they do not require continuous power between takes.

No precise measurements of runtime were provided by respondents.
The older 20-minute runtime reference comes from operator memory rather than documented data.
Specific battery models and gyroscope models are not identified beyond the generic 'Gyros' designation.