{"id":25986,"date":"2008-05-09T15:29:00","date_gmt":"2008-05-09T14:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/uncategorized\/mystery-camera-maker-signs-fuel-cell-deal-25986"},"modified":"2015-04-27T14:26:28","modified_gmt":"2015-04-27T13:26:28","slug":"mystery-camera-maker-signs-fuel-cell-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/latest\/photo-news\/mystery-camera-maker-signs-fuel-cell-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Mystery camera maker signs fuel cell deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A fuel cell claimed to provide twice as much energy as existing DSLR rechargeable battery packs has moved closer to becoming a commercial reality. <\/p>\n<p>An unnamed camera maker has signed an agreement to develop the technology for DSLRs, according to MTI Micro, the maker of the Mobion-branded fuel cell.<\/p>\n<p>The system uses methanol and is designed to replace Lithium-ion and similar rechargeable battery systems.<\/p>\n<p>The US manufacturer said it has signed an agreement with a ?global Japanese developer of digital cameras?, to evaluate the ?feasibility, development and production of Mobion products?.<\/p>\n<p>Unveiled as a prototype earlier this year the Mobion camera grip uses a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell and is designed to work like a battery pack grip on today?s digital SLRs.<\/p>\n<p>Its maker claims it can be refilled with methanol for ?instant power?, thereby allowing photographers ?the freedom to use the camera any time, anywhere, without having to recharge from a wall outlet?.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesman added: ?Today?s DSLR cameras are increasingly being purchased by average consumers. This new prototype addresses the power demands of this widening market segment.?<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer claims that, in 2007, 6m of all the DSLRs shipped were compatible with the new fuel cell.<\/p>\n<p>Fuel cell industry reports suggest that products using the technology could go on sale within two years.<\/p>\n<p>MTI Micro claims that methanol fuel cell cartridges and systems have been ruled safe for airline passengers to carry as hand luggage. 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