07-09-2025
08:32 PM
- last edited on
07-10-2025
09:29 AM
by
Danny
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
07-09-2025 09:17 PM
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.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
~R5 C (1.0.9.1), ~R50v (1.1.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, ~RF 200-800 +RF 1.4x TC, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve Studio ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8 ~CarePaks Are Worth It
07-09-2025 10:01 PM
I didn’t get the Sony I got the Neewer
07-09-2025 10:23 PM
Based on the specs, the battery does not meet minimum requirements.
https://neewer.com/products/neewer-nw-f970d-10500mah-np-f970-replacement-battery-66606152
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
~R5 C (1.0.9.1), ~R50v (1.1.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, ~RF 200-800 +RF 1.4x TC, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve Studio ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8 ~CarePaks Are Worth It
07-09-2025 10:28 PM
These are the ones I bought https://neewer.com/products/neewer-nw-f970-2pcs-7800mah-np-f970-replacement-batteries-66605216?_pos=...
11/20/2025: New firmware updates are available.
EOS R6 Mark III - Version 1.0.1
EOS R5 Mark II - Version 1.2.0
PowerShot G7 X Mark III - Version 1.4.0
PowerShot SX740 HS - Version 1.0.2
10/15/2025: New firmware updates are available.
Speedlite EL-5 - Version 1.2.0
Speedlite EL-1 - Version 1.1.0
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10 - Version 1.2.0
07/24/2025: New firmware updates are available.
07/23/2025: New firmware updates are available.
7/17/2025: New firmware updates are available.
02/20/2025: New firmware updates are available.
RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z - Version 1.0.6
RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z - Version 1.0.9
RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM - Version 1.0.8
RF50mm F1.4 L VCM - Version 1.0.2
RF24mm F1.4 L VCM - Version 1.0.3
Canon U.S.A Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited.