We need to set up the Osmo Pocket 3 this evening and record an event that will run around 3 to 4 hours. I have the extra handle but I know it will not have enough battery for, say, 3.5 hours. So my plan is to plug in an adapter into a wall outlet and plug in a USB C from that to the camera.
I assume there will not be any issues recording with this plugged in that way? Thanks.
Test your components in advance. Not all cords and adapters are created equal.
Only thing that will happen is if you record in 4k and there’s a chance of overheating depending on the temperature your in. Happened to me when recording long walks in San Francisco with pocket 3 on backpack mount strap and power bank connected to it.
I often record 2hr shows on my Osmo with the battery grip.
Test it beforehand and run a redundant camera. Too risky to rawdog this.
If I was doing this, I’d skip the battery grip and run it off one of my larger v-mount battery USB-C outputs.
yes it would work i've done this with my uncles 60th bday... it was 3hrs of recording non stop as it was my bts camera before while doing some photoshoots. no overhearing issues.
And you didn't tested your stop beforehand? Wow. Scratching my head.
My stop? No, if I have to I can pause and switch to my second handle battery.
There's a guy in YouTube that did time lapse and he used and external power bank but AC power is even better
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Will overheat
It baffles me why people make these decisions in the very last moment, instead of being prepared a couple of days before needing a rushed solution.
A PD 30W Power Bank or a PD 30W charger will do the job. Do not go any higher in wattage, as it will only charge faster and create more heat. Make sure the unit is not in some cage that could prevent heat from escaping the body. Also, make sure it is sufficiently ventilated, and no airflow is blocked around the unit, or you risk overheating. You could even use a small ventilator on low settings to prevent it.
Sometimes not everything depends on you and things pop up last minute.