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siudym · Joined: 27 Jun 2015 Posts: 122 Location: Poland

As you know, powering the Kodak 14n is problematic because it is hard to buy batteries. I decided to check if it is possible to power it with other batteries. I checked the Canon BP 511, using the battery compartment from the Canon G5, but unfortunately the camera starts up but ERR pops up on the LCD screen. The problem could be the old battery, I will check it with a new one or an original Canon.

However, the larger battery from the JVC BN-VF733 camera works without any problems. So I permanently soldered the cable to the battery and it is charged by a replacement charger - the original charger does not charge (the red diode flashes quickly to indicate an error.).

Of course, you don't need to have a replacement for the Kodak charger, any universal charger up to 7.4V will do (you can then solder the plug and easily charge the battery. Of course, you don't need this power adapter at all - just an old battery and solder the cable to +/- leading it outside the battery.

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kansalliskala · Expire: 2016-12-30

Interesting - this has been my project for 10 years but have not yet realized it. Smile

siudym · Joined: 27 Jun 2015 Posts: 122 Location: Poland

And this is what the "dedicated" charger for this converted JVC battery looks like Smile

I have to check how many photos the camera will take with this set. And you still need to insulate or encase this "pocket" battery

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siudym · Joined: 27 Jun 2015 Posts: 122 Location: Poland

Continuation of the power supply thread from this topic:

https://forum.mflenses.com/kodak-dcs-pro-14n-vs-14nx-slr-c-slr-n-sensor-upgraded-t85356.html

Directly connected two 18650 batteries and the camera works without any problems. You just need to make some kind of charging station with the same plug. Or use baskets with the possibility of removing and inserting batteries and charge them in dedicated chargers.

I myself took them out of two small power banks and it would be possible to permanently install plates with a USB input to each of them and charge them separately (or buy a similar plate with a charger but for 8.4v (dual 18650).

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kansalliskala · Expire: 2016-12-30

I have the power module but no cable, is it some standard size?

siudym · Joined: 27 Jun 2015 Posts: 122 Location: Poland

yes, you need to check some old power supplies with similar plugs and you will find one that fits.

siudym · Joined: 27 Jun 2015 Posts: 122 Location: Poland

So I tested and it works without any problems with power supply from two 13650 Lithium Batteries - additionally with a connected USB-C charger.

Of course, the connection and charging methods are optional - for example, you can use standard external chargers and move the batteries to baskets dedicated to 13650.

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