EOS 1100D external power

[Dave_D]

Can anyone recommend a reliable external power supply for my 1100d? Either mains or preferably 12v. I only have one battery and am having to stop mid session to recharge it. Seen a few on fleabay and amazon but i'm wondering if anyone has practical knowledge of a suitable supply.

[oldpink]

http://www.digi-quick.co.uk/index.php/canon-eos-1100d-power-adapter?gclid=CPD4va24jr4CFSgcwwodhZMA2g

should do the trick and cheaper than a spare battery

[Tinker1947]

I used a unit from Amazon same sort as "Oldpink" has shown it worked very well, did need a 240v connection.....there are cheap batteries on Amazon, i splashed out £5 on one and it lasts as long as the supplied battery....

[Alien 13]

I must admit that i am looking into this myself i currently use my camera with a battery grip (which holds 2 batteries) but want something that lasts even longer and had thought about a 12V power pack feeding an LM317 voltage regulator circuit or similar.

Alan

[Welrod50]

I used a cheaper unit (£15 off fleabay) which would power my eos 500 D, but anything longer than about 4o seconds, it didn't seem to have the power to close the shutter at the end of a longer exposure (?).  Sent it back and got a similar unit (same price - different manufacturer) from Amazon. It would power the camera, but wouldn't even allow the shutter to open in the first place. Both ran off the 240v mains.  I concluded they were cheap rubbish and have just ordered the proper Canon adapter.  Much more expensive, but I imagine it should actually work when it arrives next week.

Just something to take into account

[Steve Ward]

+1 for the proper Canon adapter , may cost a bit more but there will be no issues with it and will not cause warranty issues in the event of a problem unlike using a cheapo copy.

[Tinker1947]

i have upgraded to a Canon 600d (modded) and have run off over a hours worth of 180 sec subs using a non Canon Power supply it worked fine and no heat generates on its casing.......

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006GNZZ78/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Tinker1947]

Found these while browsing with me morning cuppa tea.....Quality should be good.....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Duracell-Replacement-Digital-Camera-Battery/dp/B004A1AYBK/ref=pd_sim_ph_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1F4MPN6EAEVZZFCT2BYY#productDescription

[russellhq]

http://www.digi-quick.co.uk/index.php/canon-eos-1100d-power-adapter?gclid=CPD4va24jr4CFSgcwwodhZMA2g

should do the trick and cheaper than a spare battery

Looks like the one I bought, works well.

[PeterCPC]

Trouble with a power adapter is that you will be trailing another cable - better to run off batteries and not have cable I would think. My preference and others might disagree.

Peter

[Tinker1947]

Trouble with a power adapter is that you will be trailing another cable - better to run off batteries and not have cable I would think. My preference and others might disagree.

Peter

In my pre-obby days, i kept all the cables (20-30' in length) bound together with self-amalgamating tape adding cables just meant more tape, but it kept them together, cable ties have sharp'ish edges.....

[Scott]

Although I have no experience with external power for the canon (yet), it is my understanding that it keeps the internal temp of the camera down a bit and a more constant temp. I may be wrong though.

[james_screech]

Try Astronomiser (http://www.astronomiser.co.uk/) I've never had a power problem when using his 12v power adapters on my 300D & 500D.

James

[oldfruit]

Try Astronomiser (http://www.astronomiser.co.uk/) I've never had a power problem when using his 12v power adapters on my 300D & 500D.

James

+ 1 for the Astronomiser adapter. I use one for my Canon 1000d, works a treat.

[AllanJ]

+ another 1 for Astronomiser

[jarralad]

another plus from me,600d.12v adapter ran all night no problems.

[Dave_D]

Try Astronomiser (http://www.astronomiser.co.uk/) I've never had a power problem when using his 12v power adapters on my 300D & 500D.

James

seems way too expensive for what it is... i can get a mains adaptor plus another 4 batteries for the same price.

[Psychobilly]

seems way too expensive for what it is... i can get a mains adaptor plus another 4 batteries for the same price.

Of ebay.. ? Probably of chinese origin and typically dubious quality...

Peter...

[MattGoo]

If you're comfortable building your own then it works out a bit cheaper than the Astronomiser version:

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/201051-diy-canon-dslr-dc-psu/

[peroni]

http://www.astronomiser.co.uk/canonpowerpro.htm#ast450ddc

+10 for astronomiser. I had the same problem with battery running out mid session. These are great and they plug straight into the 12v bench supply I use to power my mount.

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[russellhq]

If you fancy building your own, you could buy one of these and put it in a project box with a couple of connectors.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281218773432

[Dave_D]

If you fancy building your own, you could buy one of these and put it in a project box with a couple of connectors.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281218773432

Funnily enough in messaged Gina a few days ago about one of those. I'm going to get one with a LED, they're only a couple of quid more.