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!

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?
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?
??? 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?
Seems like you already know the answer...
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RE: How to Extend Digital Camera Battery's Life for 6 Hours?
I was thinking of connecting LiPos in parallel. Or perhaphs using a battery such as this:
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Thanks again guys!
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The battery is soldered directly to the cameras circuit board, so I'm not sure how you charge it?
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The fact that you didn't realize that scares me a little, for you.
Wear safety goggles.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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