Powerbank

[ibrahim]

Hi,

I need to know if anyone of your guys are using a powerbank with a coupler or some other solution to power your 5d mark iii.
All my batteries have cracked (probably due to overheating) so I am looking for another alternative than using batteries. Any suggestions? 

[PaulHarwood856]

Hello ibrahim,

   Sorry to hear about your batteries. Bummer. Here is a link to a product I use with my Canon 7D, and T3i: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1100255-REG/lanparte_pb_600_e6_e6_portable_battery_with.html

   I have had no issues in the past two years of using these power banks. The product in the link provided works for the 5d Mark III as well

- Paul

[c_joerg]

I’m using an adapter like this on my EOS M3. I haven’t checked on my 6D
https://www.amazon.de/Adapter-Ladeger%C3%A4t-ACK-E6-gef%C3%A4lschte-Batterie/dp/B0748FD8NF/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1519316826&sr=1-2&keywords=Vitesun

Reply #23
https://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=13056.20

But you need a least a Powerbank with 2.5 – 3A output.
Another problem of Powerbanks: They switch immediately off. You have to take care about it.

[ibrahim]

Thanks guys! 
Have anyone of you guys tried this solution?

https://nofilmschool.com/2014/05/power-canon-dslr-all-day-long-for-less-than-150-caleb-pike

[PaulHarwood856]

Hey ibrahim,

    You're welcome! I've read mixed reviews of that product. Might be worth a try, but might be hard to return since I believe the seller is in China.

- Paul

[350D]

I have old version of this power bank with single power cord and I've made few adapters for my cameras:

[c_joerg]

Another Cheap solution … 3 of them parallel...

[ibrahim]

Thanks guys.

Another Cheap solution … 3 of them parallel...

That's a lightweight and interesting solution c_joerg.
How many hours can you record on your 6d with the ML?

Where can I buy the components. Have you built it yourself or can it be bought as a whole?

[PaulHarwood856]

Hey ibrahim,

   I forgot to mention something. With the powerbank, you can take the leather cover off (has a clip, good for tripod use, but not run and gun), and attach industrial strength velcro to the bottom. Then put industrial strength velcro on a cheese plate. All you need is a 1/4" male thread to cold shoe adapter, and now you can add this to the top of your DSLR. If you want to use a mic, you can add an additional accessory. I'll link these below.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00404NIA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/SmallRig-Switching-Camera-Railblocks-Dovetails/dp/B00X5NXSRQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519795334&sr=1-5&keywords=smallrig+cheese+plate

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006LB5YLM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Kiwifotos-Extension-Microphone-Journalist-Photograph/dp/B007R0OGLA/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1519795510&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=cold+shoe+extension+bar+4%22

Hope this helps!

- Paul

[c_joerg]

How many hours can you record on your 6d with the ML?

The 6d is new. I haven’t used on my 6D until now.
On my Canon G1x it works more than 6 hours. With normal 1.5V AA Batteries it work works even longer. I have also used 2 of them parallel.

Where can I buy the components.

Not sure if this link helps you
https://www.reichelt.de/Batteriehalter-fuer-Mignon/HALTER-6XAAZ/3/index.html?ACTION=3&LA=517&ARTICLE=113160&GROUPID=4255&trstct=lsbght_sldr::202097

Another option is this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PE6TVCI/

Have you built it yourself or can it be bought as a whole?

I only connect the cables from dummy batteries with the AA holder.

[Edward_Grant]

For me, the perfect solution to this problem was a printout of the finished housing layout and the purchase of 40 batteries at 2500 mAh each. Well and their connections.

[c_joerg]

For me, the perfect solution to this problem was a printout of the finished housing layout and the purchase of 40 batteries at 2500 mAh each. Well and their connections.

As long as you do not have to get on a plane ....

[env0i]

@c_joerg I am also using one of those cheap CA-PS700 replacements with USB connector and an original Canon DR-E17 coupler.

It's working fine but I can't attest that it needs 2.5 – 3A as input. With my M5 it's even working from a USB 3.0 Port of my PC, which delivers 0.9A max. My USB amp meter says the camera is drawing about 0.6A.

[govindvkumar]

Hello ibrahim,

   Sorry to hear about your batteries. Bummer. Here is a link to a product I use with my Canon 7D, and T3i: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1100255-REG/lanparte_pb_600_e6_e6_portable_battery_with.html

   I have had no issues in the past two years of using these power banks. The product in the link provided works for the 5d Mark III as well

- Paul

Thanks for sharing Paul. I was looking for one

[c_joerg]

Another idea for a power supply. A powerbank with quick charge. With 2 diodes and 2 resistors you have to generate directly 9V / 2A. With that, the cameras are getting along well.
https://blog.oxplot.com/quickcharge/

[PaulHarwood856]

You're welcome govindvkumar!

[c_joerg]

My currently preferred solution for powering my camera is a power bank with quick charge and a quick charge USB tester. This tester then simulates a quick charge device.

I then operate the camera directly with the 9V and have an output power of 18W (9V / 2A). Alternatively, I could also operate a slider with 12V and a maximum of 1.5A.

Since there is only one DC / DC converter in this chain, the total power loss is about 15% lower. There is also no influence on two DC / DC converters.
Powerbanks with QC are available from € 10, which is significantly cheaper than powerbanks with 9V or 12V output.

Similar testers are also available for PD (Power Delivery). With the testers you should make sure that there is a slide switch and no buttons. Those with the buttons must be reprogrammed after each switch on.

https://www.ebay.de/itm/QC3-0-QC2-0-USB-Trigger-Tester-Induction-Quick-Charge-Voltage-Detector-5V-9V-12V/264365621372?hash=item3d8d6b407c:g:X8wAAOSwT8ZdB0cj

[yokashin]

Is the power supply connected directly through the battery dummy without any additional electronics inside?

[c_joerg]

Yes, I use the 9V directly.
The original power supply delivers approximately 8.4V.
The 9V are no problem for Canon. If in doubt, you could connect a diode in series.

[c_joerg]

I have now bought the following adapter:
https://lygte-info.dk/review/USBmeter%20QC2-QC3%20trigger%20UK.html

Work really well. They remember the last setting and you can use Quick Charge 3 to set the voltage in 0.2V steps.

[Thomi]

This is a really convenient way to power your camera, I will look into that! Thank you!

[Draken_J35]

I confirm that running directly your camera from a 9V power bank works perfectly, that's what I run when I have to take large amounts of pictures.

[theBilalFakhouri]

Just made a DIY AC adapter for 700D, followed these guides:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLeUN58gWq8

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMGaj0k60dA
Edit: I used 470uF 16V Capacitor

I didn't find 7.5 Volt power adapter in local stores, I have AC to DC adapter with 9 Volt (actual output 9.25 V) 1.5A , I used three diodes to lower the voltage to 8.25 from 9.25, after I made the dummy battery and all related work (soldering, etc..) and powering on the camera, that gave me "Change Battery Pack" message with empty battery icon, So I removed one diode and it now the voltage was ~8.55, that made the camera boots with yellow battery indicator, then I removed one more diode --> this gave ~ 8.90 Volt, now the camera showed fully charged battery icon.

I can coniform 9 Volt works fine on 700D.

[c_joerg]

But has nothing to do with the topic of power banks, does it?

I bought my last dummy adapter for less than 5 € in China..

[ChristianEOS]

I would be careful if any definition is wrong you definitely can completely break your camera...

Rather power it with your gimbal.