XLR adapter down to the dc input on the EX3? at DVinfo.net

Greg Charest · April 24th, 2010, 08:25 PM

Hi there. I'm a newbie to the EX3 and am wondering if there is an adapter that necks down to the input connector from XLR to something that will fit the DC In on the EX3?
I was thinking about getting a batt belt but they all seem to have XLR outs.
Like I say I'm a newbie and do not know too much at all about where to get parts (what they are called as well) and what not yet. Or if they even exist.
Thanks in advance for any and all help rendered.

Dave Morrison · April 24th, 2010, 09:25 PM

I made my own, but Doug has a nice one here:

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Greg Charest · April 24th, 2010, 10:45 PM

Thank you very much! Just what the doctor ordered!

Greg Charest · April 24th, 2010, 11:32 PM

Okay I guess that will bring me to another question.
I see a LOT of Bescor belts around and NRG as well but when I went to B&H the NRG belts are all discontinued. Any recommendations on a Bescor belt that will run the EX3 all (8/10 hours) day?

Charles Newcomb · April 25th, 2010, 12:36 PM

I like having a V-mount battery instead of a belt, so I bought the Bebob Coco adapter. It has several Hirose connectors, a D-tap, and comes with a cable to connect to the EX3's DC-in. It also makes the camera heavier in the back, thus giving more stability during handheld shots.

0620090816a on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

It's a little pricey, however http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/591419-REG/Bebob_Engineering_BE_COCO_EX3_V_COCO_EX3_V_V_Mount_Battery_Adapter.html

Marc Myers · April 26th, 2010, 10:56 AM

I used belts for years, from the time of U-matic portables and tube cameras. Belts are heavy and cumbersome. The only reason I could think of to use one today would be if I had to continuously shoot for hours and hours somewhere without AC power. Could happen of course, but otherwise I'm really happy with Sony's batteries: light, long-lasting and charge fairly fast. I take three and a charger and off I go.

Greg Charest · April 26th, 2010, 11:19 AM

Well my reason is that I'll be in the back of nowhere and recharging may not be an option at least not whenever I please.

Marc Myers · April 26th, 2010, 12:25 PM

I've been to the back of nowhere a couple of times so I know what you mean. I've employed a couple of solutions: First, I've charged my small batteries from vehicles and from car batteries. I've also used solar panels (never to my satisfaction, I might add). I've also bought more batteries and charged them all before I left. Just easier to have a fistful of little batteries than a single big one you have to lug around.
Actually, there is one situation where I still use a belt. That's when I need portable light rather than camera power. But soon I'll get an LED instrument and then the belt retires.

Alan McInnes · April 26th, 2010, 02:12 PM

I second the motion on using on-board batteries. I record long form (2 hours or more) events all the time in my role managing a private school web site, some events go all day and I've used the Sony BP-U60 for the EX3 and the BP-U30 for the hard-drive unit, a PHU-60K without exhausting them. This next budget cycle, I will be buying the Switronix EX-L96 96 watt Lithium-Ion battery as it has 96 watts to the BP-U60's 56 watts. I see it is at B&H for $284.95 compared to the BP-U60's price of $249.95. The extra capacity seems worth it to me. I also have a Z90 LED light that I love and I bought the battery that they offer for it.

Greg Charest · May 10th, 2010, 11:01 AM

Thanks gents.
I'll out of range from the vehicle for a lot of the time so using it as a recharge station will be problematic.
I had been researching the solar option. For what you are getting they still seem a bit steep price wise.
Thanks for the input! Most appreciated from a noobie to all this.

April 24th, 2010, 08:25 PM	#1
Greg Charest New Boot Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 21	XLR adapter down to the dc input on the EX3? Hi there. I'm a newbie to the EX3 and am wondering if there is an adapter that necks down to the input connector from XLR to something that will fit the DC In on the EX3? I was thinking about getting a batt belt but they all seem to have XLR outs. Like I say I'm a newbie and do not know too much at all about where to get parts (what they are called as well) and what not yet. Or if they even exist. Thanks in advance for any and all help rendered.

April 24th, 2010, 09:25 PM	#2
Dave Morrison Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 762	I made my own, but Doug has a nice one here: Vortex Media: VIDEO & PHOTO Tools and Training __________________ EX1, Nikon D750 http://www.morrisonphotographics.com http://www.heritagefilm.com

April 26th, 2010, 02:12 PM	#9
Alan McInnes Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 42	I second the motion on using on-board batteries. I record long form (2 hours or more) events all the time in my role managing a private school web site, some events go all day and I've used the Sony BP-U60 for the EX3 and the BP-U30 for the hard-drive unit, a PHU-60K without exhausting them. This next budget cycle, I will be buying the Switronix EX-L96 96 watt Lithium-Ion battery as it has 96 watts to the BP-U60's 56 watts. I see it is at B&H for $284.95 compared to the BP-U60's price of $249.95. The extra capacity seems worth it to me. I also have a Z90 LED light that I love and I bought the battery that they offer for it. __________________ Alan McInnes Web and AV Services - Southridge School - www.southridge.bc.ca

April 24th, 2010, 10:45 PM	#3
Greg Charest New Boot Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 21	Thank you very much! Just what the doctor ordered!

April 24th, 2010, 11:32 PM	#4
Greg Charest New Boot Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 21	Okay I guess that will bring me to another question. I see a LOT of Bescor belts around and NRG as well but when I went to B&H the NRG belts are all discontinued. Any recommendations on a Bescor belt that will run the EX3 all (8/10 hours) day?

April 25th, 2010, 12:36 PM	#5
Charles Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salida, Colorado Posts: 561	I like having a V-mount battery instead of a belt, so I bought the Bebob Coco adapter. It has several Hirose connectors, a D-tap, and comes with a cable to connect to the EX3's DC-in. It also makes the camera heavier in the back, thus giving more stability during handheld shots. 0620090816a on Flickr - Photo Sharing! It's a little pricey, however http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/591419-REG/Bebob_Engineering_BE_COCO_EX3_V_COCO_EX3_V_V_Mount_Battery_Adapter.html

April 26th, 2010, 10:56 AM	#6
Marc Myers Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Long Island, NY and Northeast PA Posts: 132	I used belts for years, from the time of U-matic portables and tube cameras. Belts are heavy and cumbersome. The only reason I could think of to use one today would be if I had to continuously shoot for hours and hours somewhere without AC power. Could happen of course, but otherwise I'm really happy with Sony's batteries: light, long-lasting and charge fairly fast. I take three and a charger and off I go.

April 26th, 2010, 11:19 AM	#7
Greg Charest New Boot Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 21	Well my reason is that I'll be in the back of nowhere and recharging may not be an option at least not whenever I please.

April 26th, 2010, 12:25 PM	#8
Marc Myers Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Long Island, NY and Northeast PA Posts: 132	I've been to the back of nowhere a couple of times so I know what you mean. I've employed a couple of solutions: First, I've charged my small batteries from vehicles and from car batteries. I've also used solar panels (never to my satisfaction, I might add). I've also bought more batteries and charged them all before I left. Just easier to have a fistful of little batteries than a single big one you have to lug around. Actually, there is one situation where I still use a belt. That's when I need portable light rather than camera power. But soon I'll get an LED instrument and then the belt retires.

May 10th, 2010, 11:01 AM	#10
Greg Charest New Boot Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 21	Thanks gents. I'll out of range from the vehicle for a lot of the time so using it as a recharge station will be problematic. I had been researching the solar option. For what you are getting they still seem a bit steep price wise. Thanks for the input! Most appreciated from a noobie to all this.