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Title: External Power for a Canon Camcorder
Post by: rigpimp on January 08, 2018, 02:09:03 PM
This thing has a goofy adapter so I am thinking about hacking the end off of a knockoff AC adapter and building a remote power option that will last long enough for a concert.

Can someone tell me if they think that 9V battery is too much or will I need to step this down some? 

The battery pack is rated at 7.4V DC (890mah, 6.3Wh)
The Power Adapter is rated at 8.4V DC, 1.5A / 29VA (100V)

Power consumption ranges from 2.9W-3.1W

I have a Naztech PB15000 and a handful of 9v DVD batteries that I do not use.
Title: Re: External Power for a Canon Camcorder
Post by: jefflester on January 08, 2018, 05:41:19 PM
With 8.4V AC adapter, presumably it's different than this series:
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=181061.0
Title: Re: External Power for a Canon Camcorder
Post by: rigpimp on January 08, 2018, 06:00:02 PM
With 8.4V AC adapter, presumably it's different than this series:
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=181061.0

Yes, it is different.  It is the Canon CA-570 for a Canon XA10 camcorder

https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/compact-power-adapter-ca-570
Title: Re: External Power for a Canon Camcorder
Post by: tedyun on January 08, 2018, 07:09:39 PM
On my old Canon HF100, I've connected it to a 9V battery source (Tekkeon) and had no problems. YMMV of course!


This thing has a goofy adapter so I am thinking about hacking the end off of a knockoff AC adapter and building a remote power option that will last long enough for a concert.

Can someone tell me if they think that 9V battery is too much or will I need to step this down some? 

The battery pack is rated at 7.4V DC (890mah, 6.3Wh)
The Power Adapter is rated at 8.4V DC, 1.5A / 29VA (100V)

Power consumption ranges from 2.9W-3.1W

I have a Naztech PB15000 and a handful of 9v DVD batteries that I do not use.
Title: Re: External Power for a Canon Camcorder
Post by: rigpimp on January 08, 2018, 07:55:06 PM
On my old Canon HF100, I've connected it to a 9V battery source (Tekkeon) and had no problems. YMMV of course!

Kick ass.  That uses the same power adapter, thank you!
Title: Re: External Power for a Canon Camcorder
Post by: lsd2525 on January 09, 2018, 08:36:56 AM
On my old Canon HF100, I've connected it to a 9V battery source (Tekkeon) and had no problems. YMMV of course!

Kick ass.  That uses the same power adapter, thank you!

I've got a Canon HF-something that I did the exact same thing - cut the cord in half and wired it up to run off the Naztech at 9v. 3 or 4 years now with no ill effects