DSLR Buddy
DSLR Buddy is a small device designed for astrophotographers to provide constant power supply to DSLR cameras. It also can power up a heater by varying the duty cycle of the DC voltage (PWM control). It is the definitely perfect buddy for your DSLR in the mountains or in any astrophotographic field.
With this dummy battery and the built in Dew Heater Output nothing can stop your camera working for the whole night long! A unique product for timelapses and astro-photography (deep sky, star trails, etc).
- Constant Power Supply to DSLR Camera
Plug the dummy battery to your DSLR and forget to replace the battery every time it drains of power. Connect a 9- 15V power supply to the DSLR buddy and power on your camera with stable and constant voltage for the whole night long!
- Built in Single Channel RCA Dew Heater Output
DSL Buddy has a built in Pulse Width Modulation duty cycle control output for Dew Heater or Flatbox. Able to provide more than 5A of current to your heaters. . Get rid of the moisture on your lens which can ruin your night!
- Simple rotary knob control
You can manually dim the output using the knob on the top of the DSLR Buddy
A red light (PWM duty cycle indicator) change its brightness when you adjust the dew knob.
- Reverse Polarity Protection
The device is designed to be protected from reverse voltage polarity. No worries if you accidentally reverse connect your power source.
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Voltage: 9-15V DC (Reverse Polarity Protected). 12V DC is preferred
Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Centre Positive Socket
DSLR Output: 3.5mm Mono Jack (pin is positive), DC 8V
Dew Heater or Flat Output: 1 x RCA (5A max current)
- Supported Dummy Batteries (3 types of Batteries for Canon DSLRs – Nikon will also be supported in the nearest future) :
- Canon Digital EOS Rebel XSi XS 450D 500D 1000D Kiss F X2 X3 T1i Camera
- Canon Digital EOS T2i T3i T4i T5i 550D 600D 650D 700D X4 X5 X6
- Canon ACK-E6 EOS 5D2 5D3 5DS R 5DSR 6D 7D 60D 60Da 70D DSLR Cameras
- In the box:
DSLR Buddy Controller
Dummy battery plus 1 meter length right angled cable
Cigarette Lighter Plug 1.8m length (8A fuse)
1 Year warranty
Cover of the DSLR Buddy Controller
Battery Couplers
- We currently support the following Canon Couplers:
DR–E5 Compatible with:
Canon 450D Rebel XSi
Canon Digital Rebel XS (digital)
Canon Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EOS 450D
Canon EOS 500D
Canon EOS Kiss F
Canon EOS Kiss X2
Canon EOS Kiss X3
Canon EOS Rebel T1i
DR-E6 (Canon leadership cameras)
Compatible with Canon 5D Mk II, 5D Mk III, 6D, 60D, 60Da, 7D, 70D
DR-E8 (Canon medium range cameras)
Compatible with Canon EOS 700D, Canon EOS 650D, Canon EOS 600D, Canon EOS 550D.
DR-E10 (Entry camera models)
Compatible with Canon EOS 1100D and 1200D.
DR-400 (Older camera models)
Compatible with Canon 5D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 10D, D60, D30
