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Power packs for cp4500 (1 Viewer)

battery pack for Coolpix

I am trying to build one external batterypack starting with a 12V accu.
I now have 8.4 Volts. The fnial question is: 'how to connect the + and - to the plug that goes into the Coolpix?'

I also looked at creating a pack from 7 C-cells. Since a single C-cell (3000mAh) is in the range of 8 euro the total thing would cost too much, given that a DPS-9000 can be bought for $40.=
 
Battery Pack

I was wondering about your Battery Pack. Do you still use a 4500? I've just purchased one within the last year and am really satisfied with the pictures but not with the battery life. If you still have a pic of the Battery Pack, could you please send me a copy or a schematic?

Thanks,
Mike


rayh said:
A really cheapish battery pack can be made for the cool-pix 4500 using six ni-cad rechargable batts fitted into a holder which can bepurchased from Maplin,s for pence. You also need a plug for the camera input and a connector for the batt. holder also from maplin,s. It, s quite easy to put together but you have to make sure the connection,s are correct. I get at least 3hrs continuous use per pack. If youre intrested in making one let me know and I post a photograph it might make it little clearer .

Total cost less than 20 pounds
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Parts-List.For Batt-Pack

Hi.
Just made power pack for my DCM-FZ20//30 and CP4500
the DC Power Plug I used was Maplin (Code-L47AY.)1.7mm/4.75mm. DC Power Plug.)) I used the 6 cell plastic holder takes 6 times AA (CodeHQ01B.))and you will need a pp3 Connector(Code HF28F))
and about 1 Meter of 2 way wire.
D.J.
P.S. Dont forget to check with a meter before you use it,center positive outer negative on plug.

trailrider63 said:
I was wondering about your Battery Pack. Do you still use a 4500? I've just purchased one within the last year and am really satisfied with the pictures but not with the battery life. If you still have a pic of the Battery Pack, could you please send me a copy or a schematic?

Thanks,
Mike
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demojohn said:
Hi.
Just made power pack for my DCM-FZ20//30 and CP4500
the DC Power Plug I used was Maplin (Code-L47AY.)1.7mm/4.75mm. DC Power Plug.)) I used the 6 cell plastic holder takes 6 times AA (CodeHQ01B.))and you will need a pp3 Connector(Code HF28F))
and about 1 Meter of 2 way wire.
D.J.
P.S. Dont forget to check with a meter before you use it,center positive outer negative on plug.
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Hi DJ

Are you using Rechargeable batteries or standard alkalines (7.5V and 9V respectively)?
Having now made loads of these for the Kyocera's and Contax Cameras. I may now have a go at these (particularly as I have the two forementioned cameras).
Anyone not brave enough to have a go at this let me know and I should be able to make them one up, I suspect the cost will be in the region of £7-£10 inc postage.

Regards

Mark
 
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Deja-vu said:
Hi DJ

Are you using Rechargeable batteries or standard alkalines (7.5V and 9V respectively)?
Having now made loads of these for the Kyocera's and Contax Cameras. I may now have a go at these (particularly as I have the two forementioned cameras).
Anyone not brave enough to have a go at this let me know and I should be able to make them one up, I suspect the cost will be in the region of £7-£10 inc postage.

Regards

Mark
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Hi Mark,
I use 6 Rechargeable batteries giving me 7.2volts if I use dry cell I would use a 4 pack holder giving me 6volts other wise I would be well over 7.2volts with dry cells.
D.J.
 
demojohn said:
Hi Mark,
I use 6 Rechargeable batteries giving me 7.2volts if I use dry cell I would use a 4 pack holder giving me 6volts other wise I would be well over 7.2volts with dry cells.
D.J.
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I have been using the Magnum Pro 6-8.6 volts for about 2 years now with my cp4500,they last for about 5 hours with the monitor on all the time with plenty of zoom work going on,I think they are £45 for two packs with mains and car charger and camera leads,with a monitor shield thrown in as well.I'll find the website if anyone is interested?
 
In 2000, I had a kodak I think the model was 640 or something like that, as a battery pack I used a six volt 4amp sealed lead acid battery, it worked very well, a little heavy. I now have a Canon A610, which takes 4aa batteries, in my reconning that is a maximum of 4.8v, can anyone tell me would the six volts be to much. Ernie
 
Old thread ,new question:~ Could I make up a powerpack with the rechargeable PP3 9volt battery and holder from Maplins for my aging Coolpix 4500.
 
late

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bobwoodcock said:
I guess nobody knows then !!
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Bob, it’s a bit late, I just came across your query about pp3-9v, the capacity of pp3 is not very high so it would not last long but the 4500 uses 7.4v .680Ah, using 9v is not a good idea as its best to stick to 7.4v, If you use rechargeable at 1.2v per cell 6 would give you 7.2v.you can bye a holder for 6 cells.
DJ.
 
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