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Due to doing a lot of timelapses i would like a mains power lead so the 7d can keep on running, does such a thing exist ?
Canon 7d Main power lead ?
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As said above the Canon EOS ACK-E6 AC Adapter is expensive for what it is, and there are of course the cheaper copies available, but whether they do provide a stable regulated power supply may be the issue as to why the Canon version is so expensive, but then using a normal battery I assume the voltage supply would vary in usage......
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Ouch was not expecting to pay £115, but might consider it.
Do the cheaper ones still work or is their a risk they could ruin the camera if the voltage varied to much ?
Do the cheaper ones still work or is their a risk they could ruin the camera if the voltage varied to much ?
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I should have said, I picked up one of the cheaper copies last year, have used it once or twice when doing lots of live view shooting inside the house and it was fine - probably took about 2-300 shots (but one battery lasts about the same when using live view constantly, so I have continued using batteries).
Just looked at mine and its basically an AC adapter delivering 8 volts coupled to a dummy battery.
I did read that a chap in the states had made one himself and coupled a dummy battery to a larger battery pack, so that he could use the camera whilst hiking - think the power pack was made by Tekkeon, but it involved soldering and you obviously need to know what part of the dummy battery is positive.........
When I bought mine I could not find any adverse comments about using the cheaper copies, I could not find any technical specs on the genuine Canon version, but again recall reading somewhere on line that the Canon adapter is also outputting 8v.
The dummy battery slides into the 7Ds battery slot (may also be okay on the 5D MK II and 60D as they use the same batteries). You have to hook the power cord from the end of the dummy battery so it sticks out of the rubber door on the side of the handgrip since the battery compartment door must be shut for the camera to turn on.
Just looked at mine and its basically an AC adapter delivering 8 volts coupled to a dummy battery.
I did read that a chap in the states had made one himself and coupled a dummy battery to a larger battery pack, so that he could use the camera whilst hiking - think the power pack was made by Tekkeon, but it involved soldering and you obviously need to know what part of the dummy battery is positive.........
When I bought mine I could not find any adverse comments about using the cheaper copies, I could not find any technical specs on the genuine Canon version, but again recall reading somewhere on line that the Canon adapter is also outputting 8v.
The dummy battery slides into the 7Ds battery slot (may also be okay on the 5D MK II and 60D as they use the same batteries). You have to hook the power cord from the end of the dummy battery so it sticks out of the rubber door on the side of the handgrip since the battery compartment door must be shut for the camera to turn on.