Anton/Bauer brings CINE battery to North America


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Michelle Clancy

| 21 March 2016




Anton/Bauer has announced the North American debut of the CINE battery series for broadcast environments.



The CINE battery series is a lightweight and compact mobile power solution using next generation Li-Ion cell technology specifically designed to provide optimal performance for high power consumption digital cinema style cameras. It also has an easy to read LCD display which reports run time in hours and minutes when attached to a device or displays percentage of full charge when not attached. The CINE battery series delivers 12 amps of continuous power, a higher current than other batteries, and includes a PowerTap to power auxiliary accessories such as monitors, lights, wireless receivers and any other 14V accessory.

“In mission critical situations, I trust Anton/Bauer batteries to power my cameras,” said Tom Guilmette, a director of photography who has worked with the Boston Red Sox and the Winter Olympics. “They are reliable, long lasting and have technology to keep the battery safe, which is super important. This allows me to concentrate on getting the shot whether it’s chasing the ball at Fenway Park or getting promotional shots for the upcoming Summer Games.”

The CINE series is small, lightweight and acts as a natural extension of the camera while also incorporating Fuse Link technology, a connection technology that vendors developed as a result of Tesla Motor research efforts. Fuse Link technology provides an added protection circuit which – in the case of a cell anomaly – provides protection to surrounding battery cells, preventing catastrophic damage if a single cell is affected by severe impact, puncture or thermal runaway. The battery line also features multiple sensors to detect temperature and over-current states, ensuring optimal battery performance during regular use.

“The CINE battery series is the culmination of Anton/Bauer’s commitment to producing the world’s most reliable power systems for professional cinematographers,” said Treena Dixon, product manager for Anton/Bauer. “We listened to our customers and integrated their feedback into the new CINE series design. The result is a ground-breaking battery series that can easily power the next breed of digital cinema style cameras as well as the monitors, lights and accessories filmmakers rely on for the perfect shot. It’s a tailored solution built just for today’s cinematographers.”