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Cameras, dummy batteries, and 18650 cells
I have a few DSLR cameras that have piss poor batteries, and I want to use external power sources.
Popular option seems to be to use a dummy battery with 5v to 7.4v usb DC converter, and get the power from power bank. However, I read from some discussion that the noise from the converters can eventually damage the camera, and that you would be better using 18650 cells directly with the dummy battery.
How would I do this in practice? Just plug them straight in? What about voltage drop when it gets discharged? How does the camera know the battery level, and prevent over discharge? One of the cameras is eos m50 that uses lp-e12 batteries. What solutions do you have to power your cameras for longer periods of time?
Pic is from google, not my project
I have a few DSLR cameras that have piss poor batteries, and I want to use external power sources.
Popular option seems to be to use a dummy battery with 5v to 7.4v usb DC converter, and get the power from power bank. However, I read from some discussion that the noise from the converters can eventually damage the camera, and that you would be better using 18650 cells directly with the dummy battery.
How would I do this in practice? Just plug them straight in? What about voltage drop when it gets discharged? How does the camera know the battery level, and prevent over discharge? One of the cameras is eos m50 that uses lp-e12 batteries. What solutions do you have to power your cameras for longer periods of time?
Pic is from google, not my project
