topic Re: Smallrig 3168b neewer Np-F970 Canon R8 in Camera Accessories

How to connect Smallrig 3168b neewer Np-F970 to EOS R8

Damiano — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:29:34 GMT

So I mistakenly asked chat gpt on ways to use an external battery to use with my r8. I had originally bought a dummy battery with a usb connection which I connected to the smallrig plate and it kept giving me an error. I then realized I need a dc output dummy battery to plug into the 7.4 input on the smallrig plate. I can’t seem to find the product I need. Is there something Im missing or is there a dummy battery that anyone knows would work? Thanks

Re: Smallrig 3168b neewer Np-F970 Canon R8

shadowsports — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:17:07 GMT

Greetings ,

The NP-F970 is a Sony battery. It is 7.2 volts and only supplies approx 47w. It does not meet the requirements for Canon R series body.

I recommend you go for a USB-C PD power bank. Or, a V-mount.

Make sure the battery (whatever you choose) is minimum 65w, 9v, and 3.0A.

Re: Smallrig 3168b neewer Np-F970 Canon R8

Damiano — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:01:37 GMT

I didn’t get the Sony I got the Neewer

Re: Smallrig 3168b neewer Np-F970 Canon R8

shadowsports — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:23:58 GMT

Based on the specs, the battery does not meet minimum requirements.

https://neewer.com/products/neewer-nw-f970d-10500mah-np-f970-replacement-battery-66606152

Re: Smallrig 3168b neewer Np-F970 Canon R8

Damiano — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:28:18 GMT

These are the ones I bought https://neewer.com/products/neewer-nw-f970-2pcs-7800mah-np-f970-replacement-batteries-66605216?_pos=4&_sid=7d0206c7f&_ss=r