I've been plugging in my cameras since I started my channel. Another reason is that it relieves the pressure of filming everything fast, before the battery runs out. I only use batteries for B roll shots and vlogging.
another pro tip when it comes to dummy batteries, I ALWAYS prefer the dummy batteries that end in USB and come with a 3a usb charger. not only does this enable you to use the dummy battery as you normally would in a studio setup, but it gives you the flexibility of using USB power banks as a power source if you ever take your camera out in the field. I have a collection of 20000 and 30000mah batteries which are WAY more juice than most standard camera batteries have (they last all day even when I use them to power both my camera (panasonic g85 in my case) as well as my audio recorder (zoom h4n pro). Most of my equipment can now be powered or recharged over these usb power banks and they are super convenient. just charge them at the end of the day and you're good to go - OOOR you can use larger usb chargers (like my 6 port desktop usb charger) to power it (as i do most of the time). I also have ring lights that are powered over usb and a set of smaller 160led lights that charge over usb and are fantastic for 3 point lighting situations. ORR for tiny live stream situations, i've powered my camera with my laptop over usb, and used a camlink on the other laptop usb port for capture and used my dedicated wifi6 router and I can stream pretty much anywhere on my property so long as my laptop has juice. great stuff.
Can you provide the names or brands or model no. for the dummy batteries that comes with 3A usb chargers that you use? I think you suggested a very good idea to to have the DC coupler being able to be used indoor and outdoor with power bank
Ive never knew, that the dummy battery keeps the cam from overheating, thats a very important detail, which worked for me! Before using the dummy battery I had massive overheating problems with my ZV E10, it overheated, althogh high temperature overheating setting, within about 40 minutes of recording in 4K. With the dummy battery it overheated after over 4 hours! Thats a great improvement!
I'm so glad this was helpful for you! 🎉 Hope that maybe you'll be able to stop by and say hey during one of our live streams someday! (Friday at 10:00am PT) :)
That Glorich camera Dummy Battery looks exactly like the dummy im using for my Sony A5100 but i made sure before i bought it it was the right model and supported my camera> Works perfectly fine if not for it randomly dropping its "Battery Percentage" to like 20 percent sometimes but never failed or stopped working on me or overheated the camera.
Hello guys! I’m using a Sony FX30, is there a best one for this camera or the one mentioned in description are all good and equivalent? (Gonine and Neewer)
Yes and there is a strong chance that the camera will run out of power before you are done because USB charging is slower and can't keep up. The dummy battery removes these issues.
We don't use Nikon, so we don't have a specific option to recommend, But you can search for "dummy battery" and "Nikon D3400" - then check out the models with the best reviews. 👍
What is the safest recommended dummy battery for the Sony A7Siii given that four some baffling reason Sony don’t seem to have their own version for this camera?
No, you are not allowed to use this video, audio, stills, or any other parts or format of our content in your content. Please keep in mind that is it a violation of copyright law to use anyone elses content. We maintain full and sole ownership of our content.
We don't use Nikon, so we don't have a specific option to recommend, But you can search for "dummy battery" and "Nikon D780" - then check out the models with the best reviews. 👍
@@LiveStreamingPros Yes you did but they're also outdated, and sold out. Furthermore the descriptions to those devices on the sellers page don't say if they're compatible with the Sony ZV-E10. Which is why I left my comment, so I can prevent frying a camera.
Hi I love your content, but should I leave my battery in my camera if I am not going to use my camera maybe for a week or maybe a month? What's your opinion about this? thank you!
You're asking about the dummy battery, right? If so, yes you can leave it in the camera - I've had dummy batteries in all of my cameras for years without any problems! 👍
I have a Sony A5100 with a dummy battery and I keep having to dis-mount the camera and pop the dummy battery out and in most times to get the camera to turn on. I ordered a different dummy battery as a replacement, but the problem with the A5100 persists. Do you have any advice? Thank you!
It sounds like maybe the door for the battery is not holding the dummy battery in as tightly as you needed to. You might want to try a little bit of tape. 👍
Might be a dumb question lol but I’m using a kinda old Sony handycam I can plug it in and use it as a stream camera what dummy battery do I get for it or is it to old should I buy a new camera? Thanks!
For my ZV-E10 I purchased the ONsite relay (dummy battery) from Tether Tools. Despite much help from their technical department, I still get intermittent camera blackouts. I have tried every setting on my Sony. I am using a Camlink 4K HDMI into my iMac. Any advice to try is much appreciated. I do not know if buying the Sony dummy battery will solve this.
Hi Team LSP! I’ve been using the gonine for over a year now and today received an “incompatible battery” message on my a6000 after trying to power it on. Any recommendations on how to fix this? Thanks in advance!
Hi we are starting using a dummy battery for our live streaming using thru OBS, and Canon 60D but unfortunately it freezes in the OBS. we are using also EOS utility. Please help us. Thank you
Hi! You're going to have to do some troubleshooting to figure out exactly where your issue is. There are a lot of things that could be causing this, for example, maybe your computer isn't powerful enough for what you're trying to do, maybe the EOS software is competing for resources with OBS (so maybe try a test without the EOS software and just OBS), maybe try plugging the dummy battery into a different outlet, etc. It'll take a little work but I'm sure you'll get it figured out! 👍
Can you keep the dummy battery inside the camera all the time with it still pluged into an electrical outlet, but turn OFF the camera?? I'm thinking about keeping the dummy battery inside of my camera 24/7 with it plugged into the wall, but turning OFF mmy camera when its not in use. So really, will keeping the dummy battery plugged into the wall and still having the dummy battery inside of the camera 24/7 while the camera is turned OFF do any harm to the camera??
A multi- plug power strip! With a surge protector and an on/off switch! (The surge protector does wear out so don't think it will just last forever! It doesn't!)
Is there any battery capacity with a dummy battery? Or is a dummy battery merely a way to plug a camera into 110 wall outlet voltage? In other words is a dummy battery just a workaround to using a wall outlet instead of a rechargeable battery? And how long does a dummy battery last once powered down? Thanks for anyone's insights!
Hi Paul! Yes, that's correct, the dummy battery replaces the standard battery and plugs into the wall outlet to provide continuous power to your camera. This enables you to stream/record for as long as you want to. The dummy battery works just like anything else plugged into a wall outlet - there is only power as long as it is connected to the outlet and that outlet has power. It does not store any power. Hope that helps!
@@LiveStreamingPros Thanks! Now I get it!!! The word 'battery' was throwing me off and unfortunately for some people, like me, you have to draw them a picture and then hit them/me over the head with it! Hope I'm not the only one who is so thick. But while I have a 2 Hasselblads, a D90 and a D800E it was the first time seeing that term, a 'dummy battery'. Guess I'm not keeping up with my reading. But I've never needed to use more than a single battery with the Nikons. "How in earth could anyone shoot that many pictures in a single day, or two? Or even three???.......oh, yeah, video!" Which I never, never, ever use! For video I use a video camera. That D800e is SO HEAVY I rarely take it anywhere. Now, like everyone else, I use my phone for nearly everything and haven't touched a 'camera' in 18 months, or more! We live in a time of really, really fast technological evolution. And it's getting faster all the time! So I wonder what else I've missed along the way!!??? Again, Thanks a bunch for your very kind update!
So many comments on amazon reviews and such that say it fried their camera.. I'm scared to get one for my new sony a7iv as its expensive as heck. But I really need/want one :\
Look at the bottom of your camera. There should be a sticker saying what range of voltage the is safe for the camera. 7-9v is common. A dummy battery is just that dumb, there isn't and voltage regulators. The voltage going into the dummy battery is the voltage going out and then into your camera. So make sure the voltage going into the dummy battery matches what is on that sticker.
@@LiveStreamingPros I just dislike that sony doesnt make an official dummy battery, the only ones available are all very random brands and all feel very cheap. But I've been using a dummy battery for 2 weeks now in my a7iv, camera can get extremely hot which is a little worrisome for the longevity of my camera due to how expensive it is and the fact I use it for professional use outside of streaming. Otherwise it seems to work great!
Anyone have trouble with Gonine models for Sony a7 cameras? I bought a Gonine for my A7s, it worked the first couple of times but now the camera says incompatible battery. Luckily regular batteries still work fine so I guess my camera is still working fine.
i read this too in other youtube video comments. I am not sure which third party brand to use. some youtube comments and amazon reviews stated that it fried their cameras! the best advice I read is to buy the Sony branded, but it sure is super expensive and it is not easily found in local sony stores. with the delivery charges, its like buying a used Mirrorless camera with all the accessories.
@@RocZi I bought the Sony one. It’s expensive but it’s really high quality, will always work, and I don’t have worry about my camera being fried, ever. I’m sticking with Sony cameras so it’s worth it for me.
@@b2bfusion I use the Neewer one. It’s more expensive but it’s got electrical certifications in North America so I trust it more than the other cheaper ones.
i Bought a Newmowa Brand Dummy battery For Sony ZV-E10 , I hope it is a good brand and did not create a problem. If anyone has used this brand, please tell us about your experience. After receiving it, I will put an update of my experience under this comment.
Hi! I recently purchased a new Sony a6100 and both the Neewer AND Gonine dummy batteries. Regardless of which dummy battery I plug in, the battery still drains at about 1% every minute. Do you know why this is happening and what I can do to solve this? Thank you!!
The dummy battery should be plugged into a power supply, for example a wall outlet, and that way it provides continuous power to the camera. This means you can ignore the battery indicator.
@@LiveStreamingPros thanks for the response! And yes! I have it plugged directly into the outlet and the battery still dies after about an hour and a half):
But you are removing the battery and replacing it with the dummy, so there is no battery to run out of power, so I'm not sure what you are seeing here?
@@LiveStreamingPros Yes! So I have the dummy battery in the camera and plugged into the wall. When I turn the camera on, it says the battery percent is at like 99% or something. Then slowly, the battery number starts to run down until it's at 0% and the camera turns off): I'm switching out one dummy battery for the next like every 30 minutes):
@@the_mess_express I read this in other youtube comments in other videos as well. so weird, the dummy battery is not supposed to be a "real" battery that holds charge
I've been plugging in my cameras since I started my channel. Another reason is that it relieves the pressure of filming everything fast, before the battery runs out. I only use batteries for B roll shots and vlogging.
another pro tip when it comes to dummy batteries, I ALWAYS prefer the dummy batteries that end in USB and come with a 3a usb charger. not only does this enable you to use the dummy battery as you normally would in a studio setup, but it gives you the flexibility of using USB power banks as a power source if you ever take your camera out in the field. I have a collection of 20000 and 30000mah batteries which are WAY more juice than most standard camera batteries have (they last all day even when I use them to power both my camera (panasonic g85 in my case) as well as my audio recorder (zoom h4n pro). Most of my equipment can now be powered or recharged over these usb power banks and they are super convenient. just charge them at the end of the day and you're good to go - OOOR you can use larger usb chargers (like my 6 port desktop usb charger) to power it (as i do most of the time). I also have ring lights that are powered over usb and a set of smaller 160led lights that charge over usb and are fantastic for 3 point lighting situations. ORR for tiny live stream situations, i've powered my camera with my laptop over usb, and used a camlink on the other laptop usb port for capture and used my dedicated wifi6 router and I can stream pretty much anywhere on my property so long as my laptop has juice. great stuff.
Can you provide the names or brands or model no. for the dummy batteries that comes with 3A usb chargers that you use?
I think you suggested a very good idea to to have the DC coupler being able to be used indoor and outdoor with power bank
Ive never knew, that the dummy battery keeps the cam from overheating, thats a very important detail, which worked for me! Before using the dummy battery I had massive overheating problems with my ZV E10, it overheated, althogh high temperature overheating setting, within about 40 minutes of recording in 4K. With the dummy battery it overheated after over 4 hours! Thats a great improvement!
Glad this was helpful!
What dummy battery did you buy?
LOL, WE should count how many times she says "Dummy" lol !! Fun and Educational
Thank you so much for this video. Does the Gonine work fin on the Sony ZV-E10? I am about to buy one. Thanks.
Wow - that video was so good! Great info (some I could not find in 100 other videos) and great presentation.
Awesome, thank you!
I dont know what it is but woman camera reviewers are always straight to the point and its a gem to find them all and gett he infor needed
Welcome! 🎉 Feel free to stop by and say hey during one of our Friday live streams at 10:00am PT 😀
Let suppose I am using dummy battery does it damage my camera slowly days after days, please help
Thank you so much for your help!
I'm so glad this was helpful for you! 🎉 Hope that maybe you'll be able to stop by and say hey during one of our live streams someday! (Friday at 10:00am PT) :)
Great video. I have the ZV-1 the links you provided seem to be for other Sony Cameras but not the ZV-1 .. is there a specific one i need for this
wonderful commentary
Thanks, glad you found this helpful! Are you already streaming or getting started?
That Glorich camera Dummy Battery looks exactly like the dummy im using for my Sony A5100 but i made sure before i bought it it was the right model and supported my camera> Works perfectly fine if not for it randomly dropping its "Battery Percentage" to like 20 percent sometimes but never failed or stopped working on me or overheated the camera.
Uauu, thank you!😊
You are very welcome! ♥️
Hello guys! I’m using a Sony FX30, is there a best one for this camera or the one mentioned in description are all good and equivalent? (Gonine and Neewer)
Can we use dummy battery in any mirrorless Camara like cannon
Which video has the 1 push solution?
So usb charging will make the Sony zv-1 run hot?
Yes and there is a strong chance that the camera will run out of power before you are done because USB charging is slower and can't keep up. The dummy battery removes these issues.
@@LiveStreamingPros thanks
any ideas for a trusted dummy battery that works with a nikon d3400?
We don't use Nikon, so we don't have a specific option to recommend, But you can search for "dummy battery" and "Nikon D3400" - then check out the models with the best reviews. 👍
,Making contnet it's fun again, thank you.💛💛✨✨
Wonderful, so glad to hear that! 🎉
Gonline is compatible with the ZV E10 camera?
Yes
SONY A7 IV firmware 2.01 prohibits dummy batteries
Technically, but it works
What is the safest recommended dummy battery for the Sony A7Siii given that four some baffling reason Sony don’t seem to have their own version for this camera?
Just go to your favorite gear store, search for that term and your camera model, then check out the options with the best reviews! 👍
Can i use part of this video to create same content in spanish version ? I can put this Link in the description.
No, you are not allowed to use this video, audio, stills, or any other parts or format of our content in your content. Please keep in mind that is it a violation of copyright law to use anyone elses content. We maintain full and sole ownership of our content.
@@LiveStreamingPros no problem, just a question. I could pay $$ for it but thanks for answering. I know the Copyright that why i así first
What dummy battery and power adapter would fit my Nikon D780?
We don't use Nikon, so we don't have a specific option to recommend, But you can search for "dummy battery" and "Nikon D780" - then check out the models with the best reviews. 👍
@@LiveStreamingPros Ok thanks, I may see if Nikon support has anything about it.
I want to do this but I hear TOO many horror stories about frying cameras. WHICH ONE EXACTLY works with the Sony ZV-E10?
I put the exact models I recommend in the description! :)
@@LiveStreamingPros Yes you did but they're also outdated, and sold out. Furthermore the descriptions to those devices on the sellers page don't say if they're compatible with the Sony ZV-E10. Which is why I left my comment, so I can prevent frying a camera.
The ones we recommend are the current ones and they work just fine. We've been using them for years without any issues.
Hi I love your content, but should I leave my battery in my camera if I am not going to use my camera maybe for a week or maybe a month? What's your opinion about this? thank you!
You're asking about the dummy battery, right? If so, yes you can leave it in the camera - I've had dummy batteries in all of my cameras for years without any problems! 👍
I have a Sony A5100 with a dummy battery and I keep having to dis-mount the camera and pop the dummy battery out and in most times to get the camera to turn on. I ordered a different dummy battery as a replacement, but the problem with the A5100 persists. Do you have any advice? Thank you!
It sounds like maybe the door for the battery is not holding the dummy battery in as tightly as you needed to. You might want to try a little bit of tape. 👍
Might be a dumb question lol but I’m using a kinda old Sony handycam I can plug it in and use it as a stream camera what dummy battery do I get for it or is it to old should I buy a new camera? Thanks!
I'm pretty sure that camera won't give you clean HDMI out (but check with Sony to make sure!), so you'll need a new camera.
The Dummy Battery is very import! LOL I can't live without a Dummy Battery
For my ZV-E10 I purchased the ONsite relay (dummy battery) from Tether Tools. Despite much help from their technical department, I still get intermittent camera blackouts. I have tried every setting on my Sony. I am using a Camlink 4K HDMI into my iMac. Any advice to try is much appreciated. I do not know if buying the Sony dummy battery will solve this.
You're probably not supplying enough power to the battery
Hi Team LSP! I’ve been using the gonine for over a year now and today received an “incompatible battery” message on my a6000 after trying to power it on. Any recommendations on how to fix this? Thanks in advance!
You'd either want to reach out to their support team or try another dummy battery ...
Hi we are starting using a dummy battery for our live streaming using thru OBS, and Canon 60D but unfortunately it freezes in the OBS. we are using also EOS utility. Please help us. Thank you
Hi! You're going to have to do some troubleshooting to figure out exactly where your issue is. There are a lot of things that could be causing this, for example, maybe your computer isn't powerful enough for what you're trying to do, maybe the EOS software is competing for resources with OBS (so maybe try a test without the EOS software and just OBS), maybe try plugging the dummy battery into a different outlet, etc. It'll take a little work but I'm sure you'll get it figured out! 👍
@@LiveStreamingPros but when i used a standard battery it works perfectly fine
Can you keep the dummy battery inside the camera all the time with it still pluged into an electrical outlet, but turn OFF the camera?? I'm thinking about keeping the dummy battery inside of my camera 24/7 with it plugged into the wall, but turning OFF mmy camera when its not in use. So really, will keeping the dummy battery plugged into the wall and still having the dummy battery inside of the camera 24/7 while the camera is turned OFF do any harm to the camera??
no, because it's disconnected from power when you off it
@@etofok Many thanks!!! Love your vids too!!
Yep, you can leave the dummy battery in - no need to remove it. I've had mine set up like that for years without any problem at all! 👍
@@FC-py6xk a surprising but welcomed comment! As you can see I'm scouting the Net to upgrade my game
what is the party on switch?
A multi- plug power strip! With a surge protector and an on/off switch!
(The surge protector does wear out so don't think it will just last forever! It doesn't!)
Is there any battery capacity with a dummy battery?
Or is a dummy battery merely a way to plug a camera into 110 wall outlet voltage?
In other words is a dummy battery just a workaround to using a wall outlet instead of a rechargeable battery? And
how long does a dummy battery last once powered down?
Thanks for anyone's insights!
Hi Paul! Yes, that's correct, the dummy battery replaces the standard battery and plugs into the wall outlet to provide continuous power to your camera. This enables you to stream/record for as long as you want to. The dummy battery works just like anything else plugged into a wall outlet - there is only power as long as it is connected to the outlet and that outlet has power. It does not store any power. Hope that helps!
@@LiveStreamingPros
Thanks! Now I get it!!! The word 'battery' was throwing me off and unfortunately for some people, like me, you have to draw them a picture and then hit them/me over the head with it! Hope I'm not the only one who is so thick. But while I have a 2 Hasselblads, a D90 and a D800E it was the first time seeing that term, a 'dummy battery'. Guess I'm not keeping up with my reading. But I've never needed to use more than a single battery with the Nikons. "How in earth could anyone shoot that many pictures in a single day, or two? Or even three???.......oh, yeah, video!" Which I never, never, ever use! For video I use a video camera. That D800e is SO HEAVY I rarely take it anywhere. Now, like everyone else, I use my phone for nearly everything and haven't touched a 'camera' in 18 months, or more!
We live in a time of really, really fast technological evolution. And it's getting faster all the time! So I wonder what else I've missed along the way!!???
Again, Thanks a bunch for your very kind update!
So many comments on amazon reviews and such that say it fried their camera.. I'm scared to get one for my new sony a7iv as its expensive as heck. But I really need/want one :\
Look at the bottom of your camera. There should be a sticker saying what range of voltage the is safe for the camera. 7-9v is common. A dummy battery is just that dumb, there isn't and voltage regulators. The voltage going into the dummy battery is the voltage going out and then into your camera. So make sure the voltage going into the dummy battery matches what is on that sticker.
FWIW, we all use them here and have never ahd any issues! Just check the reviews to make sure the one you pick is reliable.
@@LiveStreamingPros I just dislike that sony doesnt make an official dummy battery, the only ones available are all very random brands and all feel very cheap. But I've been using a dummy battery for 2 weeks now in my a7iv, camera can get extremely hot which is a little worrisome for the longevity of my camera due to how expensive it is and the fact I use it for professional use outside of streaming. Otherwise it seems to work great!
Anyone have trouble with Gonine models for Sony a7 cameras? I bought a Gonine for my A7s, it worked the first couple of times but now the camera says incompatible battery. Luckily regular batteries still work fine so I guess my camera is still working fine.
i read this too in other youtube video comments. I am not sure which third party brand to use. some youtube comments and amazon reviews stated that it fried their cameras!
the best advice I read is to buy the Sony branded, but it sure is super expensive and it is not easily found in local sony stores. with the delivery charges, its like buying a used Mirrorless camera with all the accessories.
@@RocZi I bought the Sony one. It’s expensive but it’s really high quality, will always work, and I don’t have worry about my camera being fried, ever. I’m sticking with Sony cameras so it’s worth it for me.
@@ragethesystem-zl2tv that's good to know!
Does the Sony ZV E10 require a dummy battery?
You can use a USB cable to keep it running but in our tests we’ve found that it warms the camera up more than using a dummy battery.
@@marketingwithstyle8327 what dummy battery do you use with your zv e10? Does the gonine work as she suggested for 'all Sony cameras?'
@@b2bfusion I use the Neewer one. It’s more expensive but it’s got electrical certifications in North America so I trust it more than the other cheaper ones.
@@marketingwithstyle8327 so to confirm, the neewer NP-FW50 Dummy Battery Power Adapter with USB Cable with Sony zv e10?
@@b2bfusion this is the one from the Amazon US store. amzn.to/3BrKvHu. It's the AC model.
i Bought a Newmowa Brand Dummy battery For Sony ZV-E10 , I hope it is a good brand and did not create a problem. If anyone has used this brand, please tell us about your experience. After receiving it, I will put an update of my experience under this comment.
" Newmowa "
News?
@@biolyl nothing yet. i ordered from amazon. I'll get it in two months
Hi, how did you make the "COMING UP" text appear by the side of your video in ecamm. Have you got any tutorial on this?
I don’t, my camera has AC in lol
Hi! I recently purchased a new Sony a6100 and both the Neewer AND Gonine dummy batteries. Regardless of which dummy battery I plug in, the battery still drains at about 1% every minute. Do you know why this is happening and what I can do to solve this? Thank you!!
The dummy battery should be plugged into a power supply, for example a wall outlet, and that way it provides continuous power to the camera. This means you can ignore the battery indicator.
@@LiveStreamingPros thanks for the response! And yes! I have it plugged directly into the outlet and the battery still dies after about an hour and a half):
But you are removing the battery and replacing it with the dummy, so there is no battery to run out of power, so I'm not sure what you are seeing here?
@@LiveStreamingPros Yes! So I have the dummy battery in the camera and plugged into the wall. When I turn the camera on, it says the battery percent is at like 99% or something. Then slowly, the battery number starts to run down until it's at 0% and the camera turns off): I'm switching out one dummy battery for the next like every 30 minutes):
@@the_mess_express I read this in other youtube comments in other videos as well. so weird, the dummy battery is not supposed to be a "real" battery that holds charge