Customer Reviews

Canon ACK-E2 AC Power Adapter Kit for Canon 30D, 40D, 50D, and 5D Digital SLR Cameras

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I purchased a Canon ACK-E2 A/C power supply for my Canon 5D and 30D. I have found this adapter very important to have while cleaning my digital cameras. Because the mirror must stay in the "UP" position in order to get to the CMOS sensor, I did not want to count on a battey. With the Canon ACK-E2, I don't feel rushed to get the cleaning job done in a hurry. This allows me time to use my digital cleaning system which includes a lighted magnification lens to see any type of dirt on the camera sensor.

Of cause the draw back is the additional wire for the power code connection. However, for settings I'm planning to use, I already have PC/USB and studio flash connections, so additional connection is not an issue. Also it eliminate problem of battery change when the camera is tripod mounted - camera has to be un-mounted to access the battery door.

I set up my tripod & 40D at my backsliding door to catch birds at the feeders. Connected to my laptop the high capacity battery drained every few hours when left on. With this, I can just keep it on all day. I wll also use it for macro work when using the laptop to get the best focus possible. A great accessoy that I had not thought of before setting up the bird feeder shoot.

This works fine, but it comes with a warning in the instructions: Do NOT unplug the unit until the camera is turned off.

So far I have not forgotten to turn the camera off before unplugging. I have not read any reports of damage to the camera if you make a mistake, but I am not going to take chances with a $1000 camera.

I also keep it plugged into a UPS in case power is lost or a power spike comes down the line.

Also, before you close the battery door of the camera, make sure the cord is pressed down into the slot provided on the camera.

The Canon power adapter works just as it should. This item helps save battery life when working between the camera and the computer. Makes the task of transfer and edit easier.
Had some difficulty locating the actual Canon product and not a Canon-like, or works with, product. The actual Canon adapter is probably a wiser choice.

I purchased this adaptor for my Canon 10D even though it doesn't appear to be supported in the description. It works perfectly and the price was unbeatable. Thanks Amazon.

I use these adapter kits to power my cameras on indoor professional shoot sessions. They are reliable and easy to use in my Canon EOS digital cameras.

Plugged it in, worked like a charm. Could stand to be cheaper... if you can get a hold of a cheaper, reliable alternative, go for it.

This is what Canon left out of the kit. Well, not really but it would have been nice to find one in the box. Though it's really only good for stationary studio work.

But, that is exactly why I bought these adapter. I can leave Liveview running full time while I do product shots and never have to swap out batteries after a couple hours or so...I would say for me it's worth it;s weight in gold. Just slips into your battery compartment and on the 40D the cord exits sort of out the front of the body. There is a small rubber flap I never noticed until I bought the adapter and had to figure out how it was going to work given the battery door...hehehe...turns out Canon was thinking ahead on this one.

I highly recommend this to anyone who shoots a lot of static studio product shots and needs Liveview. It will save you 2-3x it's cost in the first year you use it since you won't need extra BP511A batteries for your studio time. There is pretty much no strain on the camera from the adapter so you could, with a long enough extension cord and some nimble feet, move around a bit with the camera off the tripod.

I don't have to worry about battery power when taking many photos at one time.