Help with wiring: Clueless at this electric stuff

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/21/2014 08:55:57 AM · #1

I have an Anker Battery that I want to use to power my little camera for a long time. What I really need is a 4.3 x 1.65mm DC 12v male plug (Battery end) to 2.5 x 0.7mm male plug (Camera end). Thing is, I 2 cables, one that fits the batter and the other that fits the camera. Both have their own sizes on their ends, but in the middle they are both 5.5 x 2.5 mm male ends. I need something to connect them, but can't seem to find anything. I searched (Maybe poorly) for a 5.5 x 2.5 mm Female/Female but no luck. Help!

There are some items on ebay that require some sodering, but I don't have the tools and I fear what could happen if I do it myself (Camera catching fire.)

LN13

Canon EOS-60D

05/21/2014 09:01:18 AM · #2

Whatever you do, don't cut the blue wire.

....or maybe it was the red one......

jab119

05/21/2014 09:11:00 AM · #3

I would start out at the Anker website. Im sure they have the correct cable and or adapter for you. I love my Anker battery

Anker Support

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

05/21/2014 09:24:26 AM · #4

Originally posted by jab119:

I would start out at the Anker website. Im sure they have the correct cable and or adapter for you. I love my Anker battery

Anker Support

I did.

I actually called them in Japan and got the WORST customer service EVER. Japan has pretty high standards but I was put on hold for an hour (I had my phone set to speaker and was messing around so I lost track of time) I hung up, called them back, the lady helping me had gone home. Then I had to explain things all over again. I ended up emailing their support in the U.S and got my answer as to cable sizes, but they didn't have any adapters available.

jab119

05/21/2014 10:55:11 AM · #5

wow, that bites, i have no luck finding that stuff on line as I dont understand the cables. I usually go into a radio shack and show them both ends and tell them to connect them. a few times they have not been able to help

CEJ

Canon EOS-40D

05/21/2014 06:55:39 PM · #6

I have a pair of wire cutters and a soldering iron that can resolve all your problems. :)

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

05/22/2014 11:19:33 AM · #7

Originally posted by CEJ:

I have a pair of wire cutters and a soldering iron that can resolve all your problems. :)

Is it simple enough to do? Or would I be stepping into a mess if I were to make the attempt on my own? Are there companies out there that do custom wires?

CEJ

Canon EOS-40D

05/22/2014 02:52:28 PM · #8

It is not that hard to do at all if you know how to solder. I am sure you can find a tech shop somewhere where you are that will do it for you if you are not comfortable doing it yourself. Anywhere they repair electronics/appliances will have someone that can do it for you. An electrician or electronic tech could do it for you. Know any geek kids who are techies?