Date:         Thu, 10 Aug 2000 07:39:32 -0300
Reply-To:     Larry Innes <linnes@innu.ca>
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From:         Larry Innes <linnes@innu.ca>
Subject:      Re: Inverter Question
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>Date:    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 16:21:27 -0700
>From:    Scott Semyan <scottse@microsoft.com>
>Subject: Inverter Question
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>I am looking to get a small inverter for my Van to be able to run my digital
>camera. Most products are listed as outputting modified sine wave AC. Will
>this harm my camera?


Seems to me that an inverter is going at things back-ackwords. I'm
assuming that the normal mode of operation for the camera is DC (off
a small rechargable) and what you are trying to do is charge the
battery? What would make more sense (IMHO) is to find a DC charger
for the make and model of the camera in question, and charge it off
the battery circuit. Most manufacturers (Sony, Canon, etc) make such
beasts, but rarely do you see them advertised, so its worth making a
call to a good dealer or to the corp in question. It isn't too hard
to rig something up, either, if you are electrically inclined.

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Larry Innes
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Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador (NF)
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