Anton/Bauer used the occasion of Cine Gear Expo to unveil their new battery technology, Dionic XT. Their new batteries are available in V-Mount and Gold Mount, 90 watt or 150 watt, with on-board diagnostics and extended life cycles, (estimated over 1,200.). These batteries feature a backlit display, P-Tap, USB power out and should maintain their performance even in cold environments. The XT technology is certified as transportable by air for location travel. They are also cross compatible with multiple brand chargers and their high capacity makes them ideal for applications such as portable lighting.  (FYI, DCS is currently evaluating the Dionic XTs in a variety of applications for an upcoming review. So far, we have been quite impressed.)

See our DCS Cine Gear interview with Andrew Butler of Anton/Bauer for more details on the new batteries as well as a good overview of the current state of battery technology for the motion picture industry including current rules and regulations for air travel with Lithium Ion:  https://vimeo.com/275441764