2015Batteries/Power forum
Choosing between Anton Bauer Dionic HC and G90 batteries for Steadicam work
What the thread found
- Dionic HC batteries remain reliable after years of regular use and continue functioning well into their fourth year or beyond
- Dionic HC batteries are durable and can withstand impacts unless subjected to severe damage
- Anton Bauer provides strong customer service and warranty support for faulty batteries
- G90 batteries offer new features such as voltage readout and internal functions compared to Dionic HCs
- G90 batteries claim longer charge cycle lifespans than Dionic HCs, though Dionic HCs already have respectable longevity
- When purchasing batteries, affordability and local service availability are practical considerations alongside brand reputation
Depends on
- Discussion centers on Steadicam-specific use cases and may not apply to other applications
- One user's experience with Dionic HCs spans only four years, providing limited long-term data
- Availability constraints were mentioned as a factor in the original purchasing decision with a July deadline
- Alternative XCell batteries were mentioned as potentially arriving too late to meet the purchasing timeline