Anaconda_ Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Hey guys, Since so many people here appear to be using GX cameras, does anyone know of a way to power them through a usb? When I plug my camera in, it asks to be turned off to charge. So trying to shoot a time lapse or something on the battery is very limiting. Is there an adapter somewhere that lets you plug into a mains supply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted June 30, 2017 Super Members Share Posted June 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, Anaconda_ said: Hey guys, Since so many people here appear to be using GX cameras, does anyone know of a way to power them through a usb? When I plug my camera in, it asks to be turned off to charge. So trying to shoot a time lapse or something on the battery is very limiting. Is there an adapter somewhere that lets you plug into a mains supply? This is the bane of my life recently! I have to keep the camera powered while I'm testing my controller with it and its a real pain in the arse keeping the batteries charged to get it through the day. We need this dummy battery for AC power but ideally a version that can take USB to the dummy battery. They do exist but if not then some wire strippers and a donor USB cable will sort it out. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00S8W570A/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_198_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SR0ZXJQJ6TGD89BMNC1A&dpPl=1&dpID=71urTNBN2ZL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaconda_ Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 Isnt that over powered - and does that matter? The GX80 battery is 7.2v and that one is 8.4V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Oh Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 dummy battery > http://www.ifootagegear.com/en/Electric-Ray-E1 > USB battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted June 30, 2017 Super Members Share Posted June 30, 2017 44 minutes ago, Anaconda_ said: Isnt that over powered - and does that matter? The GX80 battery is 7.2v and that one is 8.4V No, its fine. Its based on Panasonic's own DMW-AC8 and DMW-DCC11 system which also has 8.4V coming off the actual supply which the dummy battery then takes care of. 40 minutes ago, Chris Oh said: dummy battery > http://www.ifootagegear.com/en/Electric-Ray-E1 > USB battery? Yes, its that kind of thing. I couldn't remember who did a range of them but I do now and its Ex-Pro. So they sell the coupler and their own power pack as a package and then you just add more dummy battery types if you've got different cameras. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MXHMOPZ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498831490&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=Panasonic%2BDMW-DCC11&th=1 Chris Oh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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