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Practical experience with Anton Bauer Cine Bat cube batteries compared to HC-Dionic batteries

What the thread found

  • The Cine 90WH battery weighs 2.2 lbs while the HC-Dionic equivalent at 91WH weighs 1.8 lbs, making the Cine batteries heavier despite similar capacity
  • Both the 90WH and 150WH Cine models use the same physical case, with the 90WH model having empty cell slots while the 150WH model has all slots filled
  • The primary new feature in Cine batteries compared to HC-Dionics is the addition of a D-tap connector
  • Cine batteries proved sufficient for powering a wireless follow focus system, monitor, and occasional video transmitter throughout a full day of operation
  • The cube form factor works well when mounted on the back of cube-shaped cameras but can restrict monitor rod positioning on other rigs
  • Carbon construction does not result in weight savings compared to HC-Dionic batteries

Depends on

  • User experience was limited to specific use cases: Tiffen Flyer LE camera and low-power configurations
  • The weight comparison statement appears contradictory within the thread itself
  • No direct testing of 150WH capacity drain rate was reported

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