Looking for a way to run/charge both a laptop and hv20 when no AC around? at DVinfo.net

David Delaney · September 21st, 2008, 08:23 PM

I am taking a trip in the next few weeks where I am going to need both my laptop and hv20. When the battery runs out on both I am going to need a way to use them - is there a universal battery or something that will work for both? I am on a bus for 20 hours, so the battery will need to be good for at least 4 of those hours...

Thanks

Harold Schreiber · September 21st, 2008, 08:31 PM

Hi Delaney

I use an Everon 12V 12Ah AGM sealed battery to power up my Cam and 8" Monitor. I Can't say for how long, as I've never run it out, doing sporatic shooting at an all day horse show. It's about 4" X 4" X 6" and I carry it in a camerabag. It's also not lite, about 10 lbs ? Great for stablizing my Tri-Pod. I also have two smaller battery units.

If you can determine how much Ah Hours your equipment pulls, then you can get an idea of how much battery you need, for whatever time you need to cover. Then just buy the battery size you need. I got mine at a local Batteries Plus store.

Harold

David Delaney · September 21st, 2008, 08:43 PM

I wonder if it will work with a laptop?

Harold Schreiber · September 21st, 2008, 08:47 PM

Hi David,

As long as you have an DC adaptor for your computer (like to use in your car), it should.

Same goes for the Cam. I just use a dual DC Plug-in unit attached to the battery.

Harold

David Delaney · September 21st, 2008, 08:54 PM

Battery plus always seemed expensive to me- I hope I can find one online. Thanks for the suggestion.

September 21st, 2008, 08:23 PM	#1
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	Looking for a way to run/charge both a laptop and hv20 when no AC around? I am taking a trip in the next few weeks where I am going to need both my laptop and hv20. When the battery runs out on both I am going to need a way to use them - is there a universal battery or something that will work for both? I am on a bus for 20 hours, so the battery will need to be good for at least 4 of those hours... Thanks

September 21st, 2008, 08:31 PM	#2
Harold Schreiber Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 309	Hi Delaney I use an Everon 12V 12Ah AGM sealed battery to power up my Cam and 8" Monitor. I Can't say for how long, as I've never run it out, doing sporatic shooting at an all day horse show. It's about 4" X 4" X 6" and I carry it in a camerabag. It's also not lite, about 10 lbs ? Great for stablizing my Tri-Pod. I also have two smaller battery units. If you can determine how much Ah Hours your equipment pulls, then you can get an idea of how much battery you need, for whatever time you need to cover. Then just buy the battery size you need. I got mine at a local Batteries Plus store. Harold

September 21st, 2008, 08:43 PM	#3
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	I wonder if it will work with a laptop?

September 21st, 2008, 08:47 PM	#4
Harold Schreiber Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 309	Hi David, As long as you have an DC adaptor for your computer (like to use in your car), it should. Same goes for the Cam. I just use a dual DC Plug-in unit attached to the battery. Harold

September 21st, 2008, 08:54 PM	#5
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	Battery plus always seemed expensive to me- I hope I can find one online. Thanks for the suggestion.