Premium Members Mikko Wilson Posted January 7, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 I just recived an interesting article in my e-mail about a major impromvement to Li-Ion batteries. It's called "a123", and it's basicaly more power, with longer runtime at lighter wieght. Supposedly safer too. Sounds prety good doesn't it? It might just be true! Here's a link to the article: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletter...stems-20060106/ And to the product website: http://www.a123systems.com/html/home.html Supposedly Some companies like DeWalt have allready started using this. My only question is: how much does it cost, and when do we get a Steadicam friendly battery that uses it? - Mikko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burton Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Thats two questions but verry interesting mikko :D I started a little discusion on my other fave forum if anybody cares to follow it's progression RunRyder link Would welcome any more info as it appears! -cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Young Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Thats two questions but verry interesting mikko :D I started a little discusion on my other fave forum if anybody cares to follow it's progression RunRyder link Would welcome any more info as it appears! -cheers Well spotted Mikko. Exciting developments indeed. Pity they're a privately owned company - I'd be buying shares right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Grammatikos Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 HAPPY NEW YEAR I HAVE WRITTE IT AGAIN ,THE FUTURE FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS(AT LEAST) IN BATTERIES IS LI-POLY CELS JUST TEST IT YOU CAN FIND IT IN A R/C MODEL SHOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burton Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 HAPPY NEW YEAR I HAVE WRITTE IT AGAIN ,THE FUTURE FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS(AT LEAST) IN BATTERIES IS LI-POLY CELS JUST TEST IT YOU CAN FIND IT IN A R/C MODEL SHOP I use Li-poly cells in my helicopters, but i'm not a fan at all ! I welcome this new development with open arms :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nils Ruinet Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Here's a link to the article: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletter...stems-20060106/And to the product website: http://www.a123systems.com/html/home.html - Mikko Wow, sounds brilliant ! :blink: Especially the fact that it charges at 90 % in 5 minutes ! But man this is certainly gonna be expensive ! And probably won't be available for at least another year, if not more... I mean, with A/B, Pag or Sony mounts... Nils (who just bought some Hytron 50 :P ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Williams Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Hi Mark. Have you had any luck finding things you like. Suggest you look for parts that can update with you. That means a full feature arm and vest. Derrick has had model 3s in pretty close to your price range. Havent seen anything for sale just recently will keep you in mind. I'm building an upgrade kit for the sleds to move toward an XCs type rig. Glad to send you somthing if you think it might be interesting. Model 3s are old tech but will work with the full range of cameras. Good luck finding the right thing. TJ Feel free to Email me directly if you want TJsteadicam@qwest.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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