Batteries for XL2

A. J. deLange · October 21st, 2004, 11:29 AM

You've probably thought of this already but what happens if you put the other (second) battery on the camera by itself? Even though it may be of the same age as the other it is entirely possible that it is in much better shape the its partner. Certainly a new 930 should allow you to pull a whole tape if you are a little judicious about going into power saving mode between shots.

A.J.

Lauri Kettunen · October 21st, 2004, 12:43 PM

A.J., no, none of the old batteries run alone more than 15 minutes.

A. J. deLange · October 21st, 2004, 12:53 PM

O.K. Add me to the ranks of the mystified. Perhaps as the battery ages its internal impedance rises to the point where it IS significant?

A.J.

Salazar Cragmore · October 22nd, 2004, 11:27 AM

Alex:

Thanks for the reply. Any recommendations on a converter? Have you seen this done before?

Is there an adapter that can go from the NP1 to the plug in battery adapter for the XL2?

Sal

Alex Dolgin · October 22nd, 2004, 11:34 AM

We make the 7.2 v DC converters, check out http://dolgin.net/DCConverter.htm
The NP1 cable is available from Frezzi http://frezzi.com/trick;e.htm
part 9679.
HTH
Alex

Chris Day · November 11th, 2004, 12:56 AM

I am shooting a wedding this coming weekend and I want to run two wireless mic recievers on my XL2 (Sennheiser G2s). I will record in 12 bit. 1 mic I can attach to the Accessory Shoe and the XLR cable in the rear left channel. The other I want to attach to the rear battery bracket where the three screw holes are and the cable into the rear right. I took the screws from my MA200 and attempted to attach the reciever using the screws but the gap for the base of the reciever is to narrow as it hits the bracket. I do not want to tape it on as I want it to fit securely to the rear bracket. Anyone had any success with this?? or have any ideas??

Thanks

Chris Day
Perth, Western Australia

Bruce S. Yarock · November 11th, 2004, 04:04 AM

I used the belt clip from the g2 on the battery adaptor bracket, and it seemed ok.You remove the shoe adaptor, and snap in the belt clip.
Bruce Yarock

Kevin Gilvear · November 11th, 2004, 04:24 PM

Does anyone know if you can get voltage adaptors to charge canon batteries overseas? I have a pal XL2 and will need to charge the battery in Japan, so I need a plug that will fit my batttery charger and convert the voltage accordingly.
thanks in advance.

Kevin Gilvear · November 11th, 2004, 05:12 PM

OK I decided not to delete this as I'm having difficulties.

When it comes to charging batteries do I need to be concerned about frequency? I will be staying in the Kansai region (Kyoto, Osaka) which uses 60hz. So in addition to buying a transformer do I need a frequency converter also?

David Lach · November 11th, 2004, 05:42 PM

Usually transformers will convert the voltage from 220V to 110V and 50Hz to 60Hz or vice versa, as well as prrovide all the different plug adapters you'll need, wherever you're travelling. Check out the different travelling voltage converters, it is usually stated on the box. They are designed to handle whatever electrical system you throw at them.

A. J. deLange · November 11th, 2004, 07:10 PM

The charger supplied in the US, the CA-920 is ¨universal" i.e. 100~240VAC 50/60 Hz. I expect the PAL units come with the same charger but a different cord with the appropriate plug for the country in which it is sold. If I'm right then all you need is the appropriate adapter. Japan is 60Hz and if I remember correctly the plugs are the same as the US.

Kevin Gilvear · November 12th, 2004, 02:25 AM

thanks :)

Only half of Japan is 60hz (Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya), that being the western half. Eastern part is 50hz (Tokyo etc)

But it seems this doesn't really matter with chargers, which is neat.

Oliver Power · November 12th, 2004, 04:51 PM

On the Anton Bauer website, it doesn't specifically recommend the ProPac batteries for the XL1. Obviously the ProPacs are different but I believe they are pretty similar to the ProFormer. The ProFormers lack a battery runtime bar I believe, but could there be any other reason they would not work with the XL1?

thanks,

Oliver

Chris Hurd · November 12th, 2004, 08:59 PM

Good question. I thought we had a member here who is a representative for AB. I'll see if I can dig up his contact info and ask him to reply.

Darren Kelly · November 12th, 2004, 09:34 PM

I'm using the IDX system, which fits in a similar adapter as the AB batteries.

I have lots of power, and there is even a tap to power a light or a teleprompter or even an on camera monitor

DBK

October 22nd, 2004, 11:34 AM	#50
Alex Dolgin Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lexington, Ma Posts: 286	We make the 7.2 v DC converters, check out http://dolgin.net/DCConverter.htm The NP1 cable is available from Frezzi http://frezzi.com/trick;e.htm part 9679. HTH Alex __________________ Alex Dolgin Dolgin Engineering Camera DC Power accessories, Fast 4 position Battery Charger http://www.dolgin.net

November 11th, 2004, 12:56 AM	#51
Chris Day New Boot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 21	Battery Bracket for rear of XL2 I am shooting a wedding this coming weekend and I want to run two wireless mic recievers on my XL2 (Sennheiser G2s). I will record in 12 bit. 1 mic I can attach to the Accessory Shoe and the XLR cable in the rear left channel. The other I want to attach to the rear battery bracket where the three screw holes are and the cable into the rear right. I took the screws from my MA200 and attempted to attach the reciever using the screws but the gap for the base of the reciever is to narrow as it hits the bracket. I do not want to tape it on as I want it to fit securely to the rear bracket. Anyone had any success with this?? or have any ideas?? Thanks Chris Day Perth, Western Australia

November 11th, 2004, 04:24 PM	#53
Kevin Gilvear Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 126	Charging batteries overseas Does anyone know if you can get voltage adaptors to charge canon batteries overseas? I have a pal XL2 and will need to charge the battery in Japan, so I need a plug that will fit my batttery charger and convert the voltage accordingly. thanks in advance.

November 12th, 2004, 04:51 PM	#58
Oliver Power Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 26	Anton Bauer used Proformer batteries okay for XL2? On the Anton Bauer website, it doesn't specifically recommend the ProPac batteries for the XL1. Obviously the ProPacs are different but I believe they are pretty similar to the ProFormer. The ProFormers lack a battery runtime bar I believe, but could there be any other reason they would not work with the XL1? thanks, Oliver

November 12th, 2004, 08:59 PM	#59
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Good question. I thought we had a member here who is a representative for AB. I'll see if I can dig up his contact info and ask him to reply. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 21st, 2004, 11:29 AM	#46
A. J. deLange Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: McLean, VA United States Posts: 749	You've probably thought of this already but what happens if you put the other (second) battery on the camera by itself? Even though it may be of the same age as the other it is entirely possible that it is in much better shape the its partner. Certainly a new 930 should allow you to pull a whole tape if you are a little judicious about going into power saving mode between shots. A.J.

October 21st, 2004, 12:43 PM	#47
Lauri Kettunen Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kangasala, Finland Posts: 445	A.J., no, none of the old batteries run alone more than 15 minutes.

October 21st, 2004, 12:53 PM	#48
A. J. deLange Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: McLean, VA United States Posts: 749	O.K. Add me to the ranks of the mystified. Perhaps as the battery ages its internal impedance rises to the point where it IS significant? A.J.

October 22nd, 2004, 11:27 AM	#49
Salazar Cragmore Tourist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: FL, USA Posts: 4	Alex: Thanks for the reply. Any recommendations on a converter? Have you seen this done before? Is there an adapter that can go from the NP1 to the plug in battery adapter for the XL2? Sal

November 11th, 2004, 04:04 AM	#52
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	I used the belt clip from the g2 on the battery adaptor bracket, and it seemed ok.You remove the shoe adaptor, and snap in the belt clip. Bruce Yarock

November 11th, 2004, 05:12 PM	#54
Kevin Gilvear Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 126	OK I decided not to delete this as I'm having difficulties. When it comes to charging batteries do I need to be concerned about frequency? I will be staying in the Kansai region (Kyoto, Osaka) which uses 60hz. So in addition to buying a transformer do I need a frequency converter also?

November 11th, 2004, 05:42 PM	#55
David Lach Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, QC, Canada Posts: 570	Usually transformers will convert the voltage from 220V to 110V and 50Hz to 60Hz or vice versa, as well as prrovide all the different plug adapters you'll need, wherever you're travelling. Check out the different travelling voltage converters, it is usually stated on the box. They are designed to handle whatever electrical system you throw at them.

November 11th, 2004, 07:10 PM	#56
A. J. deLange Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: McLean, VA United States Posts: 749	The charger supplied in the US, the CA-920 is ¨universal" i.e. 100~240VAC 50/60 Hz. I expect the PAL units come with the same charger but a different cord with the appropriate plug for the country in which it is sold. If I'm right then all you need is the appropriate adapter. Japan is 60Hz and if I remember correctly the plugs are the same as the US.

November 12th, 2004, 02:25 AM	#57
Kevin Gilvear Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 126	thanks :) Only half of Japan is 60hz (Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya), that being the western half. Eastern part is 50hz (Tokyo etc) But it seems this doesn't really matter with chargers, which is neat.

November 12th, 2004, 09:34 PM	#60
Darren Kelly Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 351	I'm using the IDX system, which fits in a similar adapter as the AB batteries. I have lots of power, and there is even a tap to power a light or a teleprompter or even an on camera monitor DBK __________________ Darren Kelly