Can I connect my digital camera directly to it, like a giant battery, and just keep shooting endlessly without a worry? Could that damage the camera?
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I doubt it is the power supply but again I can not be sure. I would think it could be a camera issue if this is what happening.
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I wish I had that answer. That is a great idea If the cable will hook to it i'm sure it will work when I am on my iphone5 for long periods mine stays hooked up with no problems
1943179
Yes it is possible. That's exactly what I'm getting this battery for, To power my T5i. Just buy the battery and a dummy battery for the camera. Look it up on Youtube. There are videos everywhere.
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From the comments section of a YouTube video about a similar RAVPower model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDSJCyoahrI"Nope - I did a bit of reading and poking the web and it seem the voltage needed for these DSLR batteries is higher and would require bulk converters so it ends up not being worth it. :("
1080043
Not sure - Always a good idea to disconnect it when not using it. It seems just like shooting tethered the battery will still drain even with the camera off.
946664
My experience has been very good... Over Christmas for example, I had a battery last me for a few days, and that's with shooting probably 20 photos and a little video each day. On trips where I'm doing a lot of shooting I may go through a battery each day and recharge at night. Since I have two batteries I just cycle them through and am never lacking a charged battery. When I got my camera, a firmware update made battery life significantly better... Could be the same for you. Best of luck!
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Dang, anyone know if there are still any cameras that use real batteries like this? I'd have had to replace my Sony multiple times over if it used proprietary batteries. They're such a pain, and I wish NOTHING used them. I need a new/better camera though, and REALLY want something that still uses regular batteries.
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Yes you can, all cameras will do that. It is press and forget type of system - you press to record and until you press to stop record or the battery dies the camera will keep recording. You can throw it in the air or lower it into a pit - it will not stop recording.
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No. You just use the charger you have and charge them one after another. It's pretty amazing how much charge you'll have with 2 batteries powering your camera. It literally lasts for hours. I still consider it the best money I've spent on my Canon.
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Absolutely not. To charge that camera, you must remove the battery and place it in the wall adapter. Do not buy this item regardless. The wire felt cheap and did not meet my expectations.
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I've never had any problems charging my camera, the one that came with the camera or the spare that I bought. Did you try charging it both with the wall plug and plugging into a computer (or other USB port)? And are you connecting the plug to the hole between the hinge and the battery itself (and not the other hole)? Also make sure all the connections are tight. Sorry I can't offer any real suggestions or solutions... Good Luck!
750990
I would only use what the manufacturer suggests. Is it worth ruining a $300 camera when the batteries at Amazon are very inexpensive.
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I have the Canon S1 and have been using rechargeable NiMH cells in it without problems. However, I have to point out that not all NiMH cells are suitable for digital cameras. I have some several-year-old NiMH cells that have relatively high internal resistance. When the camera is operating (especially with flash on), it may drain more than 1A of peak current. Due to the higher internal resistance, supply voltage can dip below "low battery" mark even when those batteries are fully charged. It is a good idea to clean the battery terminals and battery compartment contacts (with a pencil eraser, for example), to make sure they make good electrical connections. There are also some cells (such as the Energizer 2500mAh) with shockingly high self-discharge rate. If you charge up those cells and leave them in your camera for a few days, they may become completely exhausted before you can take any pictures. Nowadays I only use low self-discharge cells (such as Sanyo eneloop, Rayovac Hybrid, Kodak Pre-Charged) in my photo equipment.
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I have had this unit quite a long time and have had no problem. The only advice I can give is to be sure you are using identical batteries of the same brand and be sure the cross connection cable is fully seated in the unit and camera.
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Yes, it's an AC adapter, so the battery-shaped adapter end goes into your camera in place of your battery giving you unlimited power.
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Reply to Alle Cryer: Thanks for the info , I haven't yet looked at the link but, if I recall correctly, it also applies to camera batteries!! It seems more a size problem than a technology problem.
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My only experience with this occurred yesterday. The warning appeared while attempting to record. Immediately thereafter, the camera shut down. With my camera there seems to be little or no actual warning time. Carry the spare battery with you for such situations.
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Sadly, no. If you run the camera at a busy location and leave it running day and night (when it goes to sleep) and set it to shoot with no delay as I do, you will get a month out of new batteries. If you invest in an alkaline battery recharger (about $15), you can recharge and get at least another month out of them. ...If you wish longer battery life, set the delay to a minute...but realize you may miss something!
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I am by no means an expert on this camera. However, to the best of my knowledge I don't believe the battery will charge using the USB connection. I think it needs to be removed and placed in the wall charger. After reading the question I plugged my camera in to my MacBook using the USB cable ... and there was no indication that the battery was charging. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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yes you can - Have had no issues and for how much I use my camera these batteries have been a great investment.