If you've got plans to keep your Canon T2i powered up longer than the normal battery can provide, here's a cheap AC wall adapter. Great power source for taking those super long day to day timelapse photography shots. If you're the daring type like myself, the battery adapter provided is perfect to hack up into a DIY Power pack, perhaps connecting it to something like a Radio Controlled toy car rechargeable battery. You can find several aftermarket AC wall adapters here: Canon T2i / 550D AC Wall Adapter Power Plug
For those running the LP-E6 battery type like the Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 7D, or Canon 60D the AC wall adapter can be found here: http://cheesycam.com/a-diy-canon-dslr-power-pack/
Tery
Also I don't know anything about power but I understand electronics and love doing DIY. If im not mistaken there is already a voltage regulator in the
https://amzn.com/B0083EPC80
I just need to figure out how to convert that end to a DC 5.5 2.1mm adapter to plug into my:
https://amzn.com/B005NGKR54
I dont know if that can be done. Im still researching "Power"
Tery
@Sean DC input internal diameter: 3.15 mm.
source here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-DC-Coupler-for-Canon-DR-E8-EOS-Rebel-600d-EF-S-18-55mm-4518B001-DRE8-ACK-E8-/221190119035?pt=Camera_Cables_Cords&hash=item337ff55e7b
im searching now for a 3.15 mm right angle plug to use my:
https://amzn.com/B005NGKR54
[by the way which powers my liliput 12v monitor and my wiress lav system on the go and I love it!!! cost me $39]
this cable may do it:
https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Android-EZOPower-10000mAh-External/dp/B008A8LI1O/ref=pd_sim_cps_3
but its not right angle.
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so I found this setup below
https://youtu.be/wC5GxyYeOMQ
voltage regulator [UK]: https://www.technobotsonline.com/switching-variable-regulator-1a.html
voltage regulator [US]: https://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/de-swadj
info from video on connection [from maker of video, pulled from comments]:
the battery + goes to Vin, the - goes to GND, the Vout goes to the camera adaptor centre pin and the GND goes to the outer pin,, if you want 12V to run a monitor as well just run a cable from the Vin and GND(earth) the the monitor, remember to set the voltage to 7.2V BEFORE connecting the camera
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SO IN ALL....
im currently gonna cut my:
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Supply-Adapter-Canon-ACK-E8/dp/B0083EPC80/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1374812945&sr=8-4&keywords=ACK-E8+Camera+adapter+for+Canon
to add a 5.5 2.5 DC female coupler like the one in the video.
@EMM
Any thoughts
Sean
Battery door is not a problem. Anyone with a T2i can easily see that there is a small retractable door for a cord to pass into the battery compartment with the door sealed.
Mike, i have the same question. I'm trying to build an extension cord for my cable. I need a female connector and a male 90 degree connector, that I can put on a cable , with a length of my choosing, to install internally into various jibs.
I own the ac adapter and the Switronix pb-70/t2i power supply. Both of which use the same fake battery interface with the cable that has the 90 degree plug at the end. It's difficult to get an accurate mesurement of the plug size. But it's important, because there are several that are close fits but not right. I was hoping to walk into radio shack and try a few of their plugs, but they do not have a female adapter for anything but size M. It's more like Size H, but I can't be certain. Radio shack does not carry a Size H 90 degree plug (which is essential). So you have to order online from somewhere.
The inside diameter s about 1mm. The outside dameter is about 3mm. But i can not be exact.
Mike C
What is the DC plug size? It looks smaller than a typical 2.1mm/5.5mm plug. Thanks!
laughingcrows
Sure would love to see a tutorial on the "DIY battery hack.
Anybody up for it ...? 🙂
ps
bought the dummy battery, works great. Thanks Emm.
Emm
Post authorThe Jag might be only for 12v support.
juan
the door is removable.
Also, do you think this could work with the new Jag35 battery??
Kevin
Dont like the price, 6$ for a battery but 5 times the price for a power cord. I hate economics
Emm
Post authorDoor will close on camera and battery grip still
Jeremy
I'm assuming that using one of these means that the battery door would be unable to close, making tripod-mounting somewhat of a challenge.....