My Olympus E500 is going well but its batteries are not.
Can I run a
stationary camera with a DC transformer?
My Olympus E500 is going well but its batteries are not. Can I run a stationary camera with a DC transformer?
My Olympus E500 is going well but its batteries are not. Can I run a stationary camera with a DC transformer?
On 28/09/2021 10:33 am, Peter Jason wrote:
My Olympus E500 is going well but its batteries are not. Can I run a stationary camera with a DC transformer?
Many DSLRs have kluge battery pack substitutes available with leads to external PSUs.
Not sure about your model.Try googling harder than I could be bothered
to ...
Alternatively you could risk stripping a dud battery pack, attaching
leads, and hooking up to an external supply - but not a project for the novice.
On 28/09/2021 10:33 am, Peter Jason wrote:
My Olympus E500 is going well but its batteries are not. Can I run a stationary camera with a DC transformer?
Many DSLRs have kluge battery pack substitutes available with leads to external PSUs.
Not sure about your model.Try googling harder than I could be bothered
to ...
Alternatively you could risk stripping a dud battery pack, attaching
leads, and hooking up to an external supply - but not a project for the novice.
geoff
On Monday, 27 September 2021 at 23:48:40 UTC+1, geoff wrote:
On 28/09/2021 10:33 am, Peter Jason wrote:
My Olympus E500 is going well but its batteries are not. Can I run aMany DSLRs have kluge battery pack substitutes available with leads to
stationary camera with a DC transformer?
external PSUs.
Not sure about your model.Try googling harder than I could be bothered
to ...
Alternatively you could risk stripping a dud battery pack, attaching
leads, and hooking up to an external supply - but not a project for the
novice.
geoff
Might find it difficult to get a suitable DC transformer as you need 7.4V , 5, 6 & 9V are easy to find 6V might work, you might get away with a 9V and use 2 1N4001 type diodes in series
with the +ve lead but it;s tricky, and it also means your camera isn't excalty portable any more
as you'd need to be near a power socket.
The E500 is a little old now is it really worth the effort ?
I'd just buy a new battery if I wanted to use the camera for a few more years.
On 29/09/2021 1:57 am, Whisky-dave wrote:
On Monday, 27 September 2021 at 23:48:40 UTC+1, geoff wrote:
On 28/09/2021 10:33 am, Peter Jason wrote:
My Olympus E500 is going well but its batteries are not. Can I run aMany DSLRs have kluge battery pack substitutes available with leads to
stationary camera with a DC transformer?
external PSUs.
Not sure about your model.Try googling harder than I could be bothered
to ...
Alternatively you could risk stripping a dud battery pack, attaching
leads, and hooking up to an external supply - but not a project for the
novice.
geoff
Might find it difficult to get a suitable DC transformer as you need 7.4V ,
5, 6 & 9V are easy to find 6V might work, you might get away with a 9V and use 2 1N4001 type diodes in series
with the +ve lead but it;s tricky, and it also means your camera isn't excalty portable any more
as you'd need to be near a power socket.
The E500 is a little old now is it really worth the effort ?
I'd just buy a new battery if I wanted to use the camera for a few more years.
Agreed.
But he did say it was statically-mounted, presumably an old camera
assigned for some special purpose...
geoff
On Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:15:27 +1300, geoff <geoff@nospamgeoffwood.org>
wrote:
On 29/09/2021 1:57 am, Whisky-dave wrote:
On Monday, 27 September 2021 at 23:48:40 UTC+1, geoff wrote:
On 28/09/2021 10:33 am, Peter Jason wrote:
My Olympus E500 is going well but its batteries are not. Can I run a >>>>> stationary camera with a DC transformer?Many DSLRs have kluge battery pack substitutes available with leads to >>>> external PSUs.
Not sure about your model.Try googling harder than I could be bothered >>>> to ...
Alternatively you could risk stripping a dud battery pack, attaching
leads, and hooking up to an external supply - but not a project for the >>>> novice.
geoff
Might find it difficult to get a suitable DC transformer as you need 7.4V ,
5, 6 & 9V are easy to find 6V might work, you might get away with a 9V and use 2 1N4001 type diodes in series
with the +ve lead but it;s tricky, and it also means your camera isn't excalty portable any more
as you'd need to be near a power socket.
The E500 is a little old now is it really worth the effort ?
I'd just buy a new battery if I wanted to use the camera for a few more years.
Agreed.
But he did say it was statically-mounted, presumably an old camera
assigned for some special purpose...
geoff
Yes, Ive set it up on a tripod and with a timed-shutter gadget to take
shots every 10min of the coffee shop over the road, with a long-range
lens.
On 29/09/2021 5:35 pm, Peter Jason wrote:
On Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:15:27 +1300, geoff <ge...@nospamgeoffwood.org> wrote:
On 29/09/2021 1:57 am, Whisky-dave wrote:
On Monday, 27 September 2021 at 23:48:40 UTC+1, geoff wrote:
On 28/09/2021 10:33 am, Peter Jason wrote:
My Olympus E500 is going well but its batteries are not. Can I run a >>>>> stationary camera with a DC transformer?Many DSLRs have kluge battery pack substitutes available with leads to >>>> external PSUs.
Not sure about your model.Try googling harder than I could be bothered >>>> to ...
Alternatively you could risk stripping a dud battery pack, attaching >>>> leads, and hooking up to an external supply - but not a project for the >>>> novice.
geoff
Might find it difficult to get a suitable DC transformer as you need 7.4V ,
5, 6 & 9V are easy to find 6V might work, you might get away with a 9V and use 2 1N4001 type diodes in series
with the +ve lead but it;s tricky, and it also means your camera isn't excalty portable any more
as you'd need to be near a power socket.
The E500 is a little old now is it really worth the effort ?
I'd just buy a new battery if I wanted to use the camera for a few more years.
Agreed.
But he did say it was statically-mounted, presumably an old camera
assigned for some special purpose...
geoff
Yes, Ive set it up on a tripod and with a timed-shutter gadget to take shots every 10min of the coffee shop over the road, with a long-range
lens.
Sounds a bit creepy ....
geoff
On Wednesday, 29 September 2021 at 22:37:18 UTC+1, geoff wrote:
On 29/09/2021 5:35 pm, Peter Jason wrote:
On Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:15:27 +1300, geoff <ge...@nospamgeoffwood.org>Sounds a bit creepy ....
wrote:
On 29/09/2021 1:57 am, Whisky-dave wrote:
On Monday, 27 September 2021 at 23:48:40 UTC+1, geoff wrote:
On 28/09/2021 10:33 am, Peter Jason wrote:
My Olympus E500 is going well but its batteries are not. Can I run a >> >>>>> stationary camera with a DC transformer?Many DSLRs have kluge battery pack substitutes available with leads to >> >>>> external PSUs.
Not sure about your model.Try googling harder than I could be bothered >> >>>> to ...
Alternatively you could risk stripping a dud battery pack, attaching
leads, and hooking up to an external supply - but not a project for the >> >>>> novice.
geoff
Might find it difficult to get a suitable DC transformer as you need 7.4V ,
5, 6 & 9V are easy to find 6V might work, you might get away with a 9V and use 2 1N4001 type diodes in series
with the +ve lead but it;s tricky, and it also means your camera isn't excalty portable any more
as you'd need to be near a power socket.
The E500 is a little old now is it really worth the effort ?
I'd just buy a new battery if I wanted to use the camera for a few more years.
Agreed.
But he did say it was statically-mounted, presumably an old camera
assigned for some special purpose...
geoff
Yes, Ive set it up on a tripod and with a timed-shutter gadget to take
shots every 10min of the coffee shop over the road, with a long-range
lens.
geoff
Could also be illegal, as it's not even legal (UK) to have a cctv camera overlooking someone elses property
although it's usually ignored unless there's a complaint
Sounds a bit creepy ....
Yes, Ive set it up on a tripod and with a timed-shutter gadget to take >>>> shots every 10min of the coffee shop over the road, with a long-range
lens.
geoff
Could also be illegal, as it's not even legal (UK) to have a cctv camera overlooking someone elses property
although it's usually ignored unless there's a complaint
More accurately, the customers of the shop are all sitting/standing
outside. I get a good sample of fashions hairstyles and footware.
It's a tough job but someone has to do it!
On Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:30:55 -0700 (PDT), Whisky-dave
<whisk...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Wednesday, 29 September 2021 at 22:37:18 UTC+1, geoff wrote:
On 29/09/2021 5:35 pm, Peter Jason wrote:
On Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:15:27 +1300, geoff <ge...@nospamgeoffwood.org> >> > wrote:Sounds a bit creepy ....
On 29/09/2021 1:57 am, Whisky-dave wrote:
On Monday, 27 September 2021 at 23:48:40 UTC+1, geoff wrote:
On 28/09/2021 10:33 am, Peter Jason wrote:
My Olympus E500 is going well but its batteries are not. Can I run aMany DSLRs have kluge battery pack substitutes available with leads to
stationary camera with a DC transformer?
external PSUs.
Not sure about your model.Try googling harder than I could be bothered
to ...
Alternatively you could risk stripping a dud battery pack, attaching >> >>>> leads, and hooking up to an external supply - but not a project for the
novice.
geoff
Might find it difficult to get a suitable DC transformer as you need 7.4V ,
5, 6 & 9V are easy to find 6V might work, you might get away with a 9V and use 2 1N4001 type diodes in series
with the +ve lead but it;s tricky, and it also means your camera isn't excalty portable any more
as you'd need to be near a power socket.
The E500 is a little old now is it really worth the effort ?
I'd just buy a new battery if I wanted to use the camera for a few more years.
Agreed.
But he did say it was statically-mounted, presumably an old camera
assigned for some special purpose...
geoff
Yes, Ive set it up on a tripod and with a timed-shutter gadget to take >> > shots every 10min of the coffee shop over the road, with a long-range >> > lens.
geoff
Could also be illegal, as it's not even legal (UK) to have a cctv camera overlooking someone elses propertyMore accurately, the customers of the shop are all sitting/standing
although it's usually ignored unless there's a complaint
outside. I get a good sample of fashions hairstyles and footware.
It's a tough job but someone has to do it!
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