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mikeyL
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Reged: 12/17/07
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So I want to get an external power solution for my 40D. The Canon stuff seems expensive and complicated (I don't really see a large need to run off of AC power atm for instance...)
I am familiar with the $99 Hutech adapter - is this a good choice? Are there other better choices?
Thanks bunches,
ML
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Mike Clemens
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Reged: 11/26/05
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Loc: Wasilla, Alaska 61N
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This is the AC 120V unit I use:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/278233-REG/Canon_8364A002_ACK_E2_AC_Adapter_Kit.html
$55 and my camera always works even at -20F.
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Jerry Lodriguss
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Reged: 07/19/08
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Loc: Voorhees, NJ
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Yes, Cercis Astro offers a really good 12 volt adapter for $129 which also includes a 120 volt adapter for that same price.
http://www.cercisastro.com/DC%20Adapter.html
Jerry
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A Beginner's Guide to DSLR Astrophotography
http://www.astropix.com
Edited by Jerry Lodriguss (11/19/09 06:19 PM)
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Roy Salisbury
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Reged: 05/26/09
Posts: 413
Loc: Las Vegas, NV
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I got one from here:
http://www.astronomiser.co.uk/canonpower.htm
My camera is "in the shop" at the moment and have not been able to try it yet, but I hope to soon.
Other than it taking 3 weeks for shipping, the price was good.
Roy
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Scope: CPC 800 / AT66ED
Cameras: Canon 500D / QHY9M / SSAG
Hualapai Valley Observatory
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guyroch
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Reged: 01/22/08
Posts: 431
Loc: 3rd rock from the sun, Canada
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I use Canon ACK-E2 power adapter and it's not complicated at all and the price on amazon is starting at about $60.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-ACK-E2-Adapter-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000ELQT82
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Orion EON 120mm ED f/7.5
Orion ST80 + SSAG + PHD
NEQ6 Pro (EQMOD) & CG5-GT
Canon 40D (unmod) + TC-80N3
NexImage CCD Planetary Imager
Hutech IDAS, Astronomic CLS, Orion SkyGlow
Plenty of patience and a wife that doesn’t quite understand my love for clear skies, but let’s me go out anyway ~ thanks honey bunny 
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guyroch
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Reged: 01/22/08
Posts: 431
Loc: 3rd rock from the sun, Canada
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oops... didn't realize that Mike posted the same unit. Anyway, it's a good and reliable unit.
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Orion EON 120mm ED f/7.5
Orion ST80 + SSAG + PHD
NEQ6 Pro (EQMOD) & CG5-GT
Canon 40D (unmod) + TC-80N3
NexImage CCD Planetary Imager
Hutech IDAS, Astronomic CLS, Orion SkyGlow
Plenty of patience and a wife that doesn’t quite understand my love for clear skies, but let’s me go out anyway ~ thanks honey bunny
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mikeyL
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Reged: 12/17/07
Posts: 30
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Thanks for all the replies. I should have been more obvious that I was really looking for a DC adapter. Jerry's suggestion for the Cercis looks intriguing though, since it appears to be both a DC AND an AC adapter for one price.It looks like you can't order directly online though - I guess I'll try calling them tomorrow.
ML
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adamsp123
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Reged: 11/20/08
Posts: 552
Loc: welshpool mid wales UK
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I have ordered items from astronomiser -http://www.astronomiser.co.uk/ - OK I am UK based but they make the items to order and are of very good quality.
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SkyWatcher 120ED PRO, GSO 200mm F4 Astrograph, Meade 10" SNT, WO 72ED & 66ED
Vixen Sphinx and Vixen Atlux with starbook,
QHY5 guider, Modded Canon 1000D, Baader MPCC.
WO Flattener III
Don't you wish there were a knob on the TV to turn up the intelligence? There's one marked 'Brightness,' but it doesn't work."
TV is called a "medium" because it is neither rare nor well done.
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