Canon 9V Power Pack
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Canon 9V Power Pack
Has anyone tried using an alternative to one of these for their 814 XL-S or 1014 XL-S? From what I understand the Canon one used 6 x 'D' type batteries to produce 9V, has anyone tried using an alternative battery source, or a clone of the power pack that uses the same batteries? How well did it work?
Re: Canon 9V Power Pack
Hi, the canon power pack used 6 c-type cells, think it was designed for extended time lapse projects or cold enviroments. Have emailed you btw.
Re: Canon 9V Power Pack
Thanks Andy, got the email :mrgreen:
I might try build or buy one at some point then if they work well for time lapse, I've always been tempted to do some time lapse footage of Bradford or Nottingham but was worried about batteries failing on me.
I might try build or buy one at some point then if they work well for time lapse, I've always been tempted to do some time lapse footage of Bradford or Nottingham but was worried about batteries failing on me.
Re: Canon 9V Power Pack
I know somewhere that is selling one of the original 9v power packs for a very reasonable price.
Incidentaly I use one of those cheap variable power packs to power my 1014xls when shooting indoors.....saves loads on batteries....just need to ensure that the polarity is correct
Incidentaly I use one of those cheap variable power packs to power my 1014xls when shooting indoors.....saves loads on batteries....just need to ensure that the polarity is correct
Re: Canon 9V Power Pack
Which one do you use? (what brand, where did you get it), I am interested in this.
Re: Canon 9V Power Pack
I use this one...works great......and very cheap...I am in the UK BTW
UNiROSS 100061
American equivalent here
http://www.amazon.com/Coby-CA-979-Unive ... 78&sr=8-10
UNiROSS 100061
American equivalent here
http://www.amazon.com/Coby-CA-979-Unive ... 78&sr=8-10
Re: Canon 9V Power Pack
IF YOU ARE OUTDOORS YOU NEED A BATTTERY BACK elmo and chinon/canon made them and they can be home made with some effort .Be carefull of polarity . You are better off with battery because the ac gizmo is not accurate as to voltage supplied and MAY kill your camera .
Re: Canon 9V Power Pack
If you read my posts I clearly stated that when SHOOTING INDOORS I use the power adapter.
I have measured the output voltages on the unit I use using ameter the slight deviations away from the stipulated voltages will in no way harm your camera.I also clearly stated that you must ensure the polarity is correct.
I have measured the output voltages on the unit I use using ameter the slight deviations away from the stipulated voltages will in no way harm your camera.I also clearly stated that you must ensure the polarity is correct.
Re: Canon 9V Power Pack
what is the correct polarity?ronnoco wrote:I also clearly stated that you must ensure the polarity is correct.
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Re: Canon 9V Power Pack
Negative center pin, says user's manual.Rollef wrote:what is the correct polarity?ronnoco wrote:I also clearly stated that you must ensure the polarity is correct.
Re: Canon 9V Power Pack
Yes that is correct...negative centre pin...positive outer ring..
Re: Canon 9V Power Pack
Thanks, never saw that in the manual. Must have been asleep while reading.