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How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?

How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?

How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?

(OP)
I recently purchased a Mini DV VD80 Pocket Digital Video Camera:



I would like to have it record 6 hours of continuous video footage. It has a  Built-in Li rechargeable battery which lasts about 2 hours.

Also, the MINI-DV doesn't allow recoding while the battery pack is connected. Using an AC adapter converter to USB also doesn't allow recording since it must be the actual adapter with a mini plug.


Any ideas?

Thanks guys!
 

RE: How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?

If you're not a hardware hacker, ... buy something else.

 

Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

RE: How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?

Quote:

the MINI-DV doesn't allow recoding while the battery pack is connected.

??? Do you mean, while the charger is connected?

Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com

RE: How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?

Flying lead + external battery?
  

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If we learn from our mistakes I'm getting a great education!
 

RE: How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?

(OP)
How would I connect the battery to the circuit on the camera and still be able to charge it with the charger?

Thanks again guys!

RE: How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?

(OP)
I opted to go with this battery and charger:





The battery is soldered directly to the cameras circuit board, so I'm not sure how you charge it?   

RE: How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?

(OP)
So, you just solder the battery to the board and charge it with the alligator clips on the charger?  

RE: How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?

If it's the same voltage and chemistry as the original battery, you just solder it in, and let the camera's charger deal with it.  You don't need the extra charger unless you're in a hurry.

The fact that you didn't realize that scares me a little, for you.
Wear safety goggles.

 

Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

RE: How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?

(OP)
Herp derp... Thanks guys!  

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