Using an AC adapter with Digital Camera?

Question

Camera: a590

I don't wanna buy a 50$ adapter from Canon but I don't want to brick it either. Is it safe to use a different adapter with the same Voltage? i.e. Are there any other factors that I need to look at in an AC adapter other than voltage?

Thanks

Answer 1

While you can probably find an AC adapter that puts out the same voltage and amperage using it might void your warranty. So you may want to check on that

Answer 2

YES!! Using voltage adapters where the voltage is too high can often damage digital cameras and many other electronic devices. In addition using electronic flash units with TRIGGER VOLTAGE greater than recommended can damage most digital cameras that accept auxiliary flash units. Consider getting an adapter from iGo (they have interchangeable tips and various types of adapters to meet nearly any requirement from AC and car accessory connectors) or get an adapter and tip from someplace like Radio Shack. Radio Shack has adapters with adjustable voltage settings. A rule of thumb, you can use adapters with a SLIGHTLY lower voltage but using a higher voltage is generally high risk. If you use a lower voltage you may get a reduced performance but it is not likely to damage anything. HTH, Good Luck.

Answer 3

Yes it is safe to use another manufacturer's adapter of the same voltage.



It doesn't matter if its current capacity is higher.