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Gel Power for DVX100
I’m thinking about using a 12v gel-type battery for our DVX100. However, I know from the manual that it takes 7.9 volts. Are there any handy converters I can use to step this down?
Mike Brown
Video/Film Producer
American Heart Association -
6 Replies
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Hmm, you might be happier using a small 110v inverter plugged into the Gell, then use the 110 power attachment for the DVX. Then everyting is off the shelf hook up.
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Do you really wanna risk your camera in this way? What’s the point?
I’m genuinely curious.
Tim
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The point is very long running times (all day) without AC power. The battery would power a small LCD monitor as well.
Stepping down the 12v would require building a voltage regulator, and that may not be worth the benefit. Such things are available for Sony, Canon, but not for the DVX100 however.Mike Brown
Video/Film Producer
American Heart Association -
Think about the Gel to inverter to the DVX 110 adapter. I have it, I’ve done it and it works. I have a Dryfit Gell battery (About the size of a motorcycle or riding mower battery or slightly bigger),that I used to run my Arriflex all day long on location. So I took it along when shooting DVX outdoor interviews for the best part of the day. It stays on the cart and gets rolled around. Also I run a small sony monitor to check setup etc., off the inverter. My 2cents worth.
Bpete
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[Michael D. Brown] “Such things are available for Sony, Canon, but not for the DVX100 however.”
Would this help?https://www.dolgin.net/DCConverterPan.htm
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Mike Brown
Video/Film Producer
American Heart Association
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