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 astrophotography field.
With the dummy battery and the built in Dew Heater Output nothing can stop your camera working for the whole night long! A unique product for time lapses and astrophotography (deep sky, star trails, etc).
Description
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!
Wide range of Battery Couplers
Bundle the DSLRBuddy with a battery coupler for your Sony, Fuji and Canon DSLR / Mirrorless model. Check the “Battery Couplers” tab for more information regarding the battery models.
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.
2 Years warranty
Cover of the DSLR Buddy Controller
Compact size
66 x 66 x 28 mm
Specifications
In the Box
DSLR Buddy Controller
Dummy battery plus 1 meter length right angled cable
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)
1. Canon Digital EOS Rebel XSi XS 450D 500D 1000D Kiss F X2 X3 T1i Camera
2. Canon Digital EOS T2i T3i T4i T5i 550D 600D 650D 700D X4 X5 X6
3. Canon ACK-E6 EOS 5D2 5D3 5DS R 5DSR 6D 7D 60D 60Da 70D DSLR Cameras
Dimensions
66 mm x 66 mm x 28 mm
Battery Couplers
The Battery Coupler acts as a dummy battery. By replacing your original battery and connecting this Coupler to your AC mains adapter it will provide a more stable and consistent power source to let your camera operate all day and night long.
We provide different types of dummy battery couplers. Please check below the model which is suitable for your camera.
All of them include a cable to DC 2.1mm plug , suitable to connect the coupler to DSLRBuddy or Pocket Powerbox’s DSLR Output.
Canon DR-E17 Compatible with: Canon EOS Rebel T6i T6s T7i SL2 SL3 RP 750D 760D 800D 77D 200D 250D Kiss 8000D X8i, but NOT Canon T6/1300D, T7, M3, M5, M6.
SKU: PEG-COUPL-DRE17
Canon DR-E18 Compatible with: Canon Rebel SL2 EOS 200D 750D 760D 800D 77D kiss 8000D X8i ( IMPORTANT TIPS: NOT for Canon T6 T7i and EOS M3, M5, M6 )
SKU: PEG-COUPL-DRE18
Canon DR–E5 Compatible with: Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XS Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D Canon EOS 1000D Canon EOS Kiss F Canon EOS Kiss X2 Canon EOS Kiss X3 Canon EOS Rebel T1i
SKU:PEG-COUPL-DRE5
Canon DR-E6 (Canon leadership cameras) Compatible with Canon EOS 5DS, 5DS R, 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 60D, 60Da, 6D, 70D, 7D, 7D Mark II, 80D cameras.
SKU: PEG-COUPL-DRE6
Canon DR-E8 (Canon medium range cameras) Compatible with Canon EOS 550D, 600D, 650D, 700D, Kiss X4, X5, X6, EOS Rebel T2i, T3i, T4i, T5i, DSLR Cameras, but NOT for Canon T3 or T5 cameras.
SKU:PEG-COUPL-DRE8
Canon DR-E10 (Entry camera models) Compatible with Canon EOS EOS 1100D 1200D 1300D 1500D 3000D 4000D X50 Rebel T3 T5 T6 Camera
SKU: PEG-COUPL-DRE10
Canon DR-E15 Compatible with Canon EOS 100D
Canon DR-400 (Older camera models) Compatible with Canon ACK-E2 EOS 5D 10D 20D 20Da 30D 40D 50D D30 D60