Anton/Bauer, a brand of the Vitec Group, introduced the Dionic HC high-current camera battery at NAB 2009. The Dionic HC is capable of up to 10 amps. With an 85 watt-hour capacity, a built-in LCD real-time fuel gauge tracks up to nine hours of run time. Its seven-segment numerical icon display indicates hours, while the circular arcs illustrate 15-minute time intervals.

“Cameras and other pieces of equipment have gone up in power requirements as digital technology has spread throughout today’s professional video industry,” says Joe Murtha, Anton/Bauer engineering manager. “By introducing the Dionic HC cell pack, we are able to offer users the level of support required for powering such products.”