Scientists Discovered a Way to Make Your Batteries Survive Way Longer
Scientists at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center in Menlo Park, California, have found a surprising way to improve lithium-ion battery lifespan by 50%.
Anton/Bauer’s New Mobile Battery is First to Replace Lithium with Sodium
Anton/Bauer has announced the Salt-E Dog mobile battery, a 9kWh power supply that uses salt-based power cells instead of lithium -- the first of its kind for motion picture and television production.
A Guide to Traveling with Lithium-ion Batteries as a Photographer
I'm photographer Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens. In this video and article, we’re going to take a look at batteries. What you can fly with, what you feel comfortable checking in your check bags, what you should carry on with you, and what you shouldn’t take with you.
New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Could Quadruple Camera Battery Life
Researchers at Australia's Monash University have developed what they're calling "the world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur (Li-S) battery," an ultra-high-capacity design that could quadruple camera battery life and run a smartphone for 5 consecutive days without a charge.
This DSLR Battery Burst Into Flames
It is often warned that lithium ion batteries can pose a safety risk by catching fire unexpectedly. Norwegian photographer Vidar A. Bøen recently experienced that first hand when one of the batteries used in his Nikon DSLR burst into flames.
TSA Battery Restrictions: Clearing Up Confusion on Flying with Lithium Ion
Congratulations! You just got hired to travel for your photography/video services! The question now becomes: how do you get your batteries on the airplane? Does TSA have anything to say about it?
Camera Battery Explodes at Airport, Sparking Panic
Orlando International Airport received a scare yesterday when some travelers heard what appeared to be a loud gunshot. After the commotion had settled down, it turns out that one person's lithium ion camera battery had exploded.
Yongnuo Releases Its First Lithium-ion Powered Flash for Canon RT
Yongnuo, the popular Hong Kong camera gear manufacturer that's known for creating cheaper "clones" of lenses for Canon and Nikon, has released its first lithium-ion powered flash for the Canon RT system.
Future Camera Batteries Might Charge in Seconds and Last for Days
Want a digital camera battery that can be recharged in just seconds and power your shots for days? That dream maybe become a reality thanks to new advances in battery technology.
USPS To Stop Shipping Electronics with Li-Ion Batteries Internationally
If you live in the US and are used to selling cameras to overseas customers — or if you …
Sodium is the New Lithium: The Future of Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium-Ion batteries are awesome. A few of them jammed into a battery grip can keep your DSLR going through …