cable for 12v power?

[Shawn Nelson]

I've never tried to tap into the Red for 12v accessory power...what's the best port to try and take a simple cable to power an on-camera 12v light? I think there are 3 ways to do this, on the side aux port, the rear ports or off the battery plate. I think i'd prefer the one to the side or rear of the camera. Who makes such cables for a reasonable price?

 

[Anders Holck]

None of the camera connectors will supply anything suitable for a light. The D-tap on the battery plate is the only usable option.

 

[Shawn Nelson]

None of the camera connectors will supply anything suitable for a light. The D-tap on the battery plate is the only usable option.

Why not? It's an LED light, only draws like 6w. Dont the side and rear ports give 12v?

 

[Greg M]

Stick with the Dtap...its the safest option.
The rear ports provide power but limited watts and no fuse.

 

[Steve Gibby]

Why not? It's an LED light

If you just need an LED light, to save the camera battery drain, I use a Lite Panels Micro LED light, which is battery powered, 5600k, has a reostat (doesn't change color temp as you reo), and a filter to get 3200k. The Micro is only around $325. You might want to check that option out...

If you really want/need to do a tap, you might also check out the Lite Panels Micro Pro, which has an optional 12v tap. Then again, maybe that's the LED light you already have

Link: http://www.litepanels.com/lp/products/micro_series.html