ac adapter

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"Michael Colavito" <m.colavito@kellardengineering.com> wrote:

> I have a Kodak DX6340. It is 3 volt power. Does anyone know what
> kind of current draw in amps this might use?
> I bought a generic ac adaptor, 3v but only has max 180mA. Doesn't
> work. I assume this is because the adapter
> can't put out the req'd amps. Is that likely the problem? The one
> Kodak sells is $30.
> Do I need to spend this or are there generic and cheaper ac
> adaptors that can power the camera? Thanks

Does it have the correct polarity?

Damage caused by using a non-recommended adapter would invalidate the
warranty.

--
Martin S.

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Michael Colavito wrote:
> I have a Kodak DX6340. It is 3 volt power. Does anyone know what
> kind of current draw in amps this might use?
> I bought a generic ac adaptor, 3v but only has max 180mA. Doesn't
> work. I assume this is because the adapter
> can't put out the req'd amps. Is that likely the problem? The one
> Kodak sells is $30.
> Do I need to spend this or are there generic and cheaper ac adaptors
> that can power the camera? Thanks

Some digital cameras can draw nearly 2A even on a 6V supply. You could
get a guide to the expected current drain by dividing the battery capacity
by the life you get e.g. if 1800mAh batteries give 2 hours life then the
current drain is about 900mA.

Cheers,
David

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Dan,

All the users guide says regarding the ac adapter is to use Kodaks own
adapter.
No details at all on amperage required. But from your posts and other info
I've seen on similar cameras, the amperage required is much higher than what
the ac adapter i bought can provide. So it looks like I need to buy Kodaks.
Thanks,

Mike

"Daniel" <dcxdan AT yahoo DOT com> wrote in message
news:sKydneLGh62zfEvcRVn-ow@wideopenwest.com...
> What no Camera users guide available? Also, you should be able to find
that
> info out on the web. My small Canon A60 digital power supple is rated at
> 4.3 volts DC @ 1.5 amps
>
> Dan
>
> "Michael Colavito" <m.colavito@kellardengineering.com> wrote in message
> news:10t3b9cmsfto2bc@corp.supernews.com...
> > Yes, polarity is correct. So I suspect it's the amperage draw of the
> > adapter is insufficient, but I'm not sure cause I don't know
> > what amps the camera draws and Kodak is of no help.
> >
> > "MartinS" <me@my.place> wrote in message
> > news:41d19cd5$0$13226$892e0abb@auth.newsreader.octanews.com...
> > > "Michael Colavito" <m.colavito@kellardengineering.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I have a Kodak DX6340. It is 3 volt power. Does anyone know what
> > > > kind of current draw in amps this might use?
> > > > I bought a generic ac adaptor, 3v but only has max 180mA. Doesn't
> > > > work. I assume this is because the adapter
> > > > can't put out the req'd amps. Is that likely the problem? The one
> > > > Kodak sells is $30.
> > > > Do I need to spend this or are there generic and cheaper ac
> > > > adaptors that can power the camera? Thanks
> > >
> > > Does it have the correct polarity?
> > >
> > > Damage caused by using a non-recommended adapter would invalidate the
> > > warranty.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Martin S.
> >
> >
>
>