Solution for the battery problem of the Beaulieu 4008 camera series
Anyone who owns a Beaulieu 4008 knows the problem: The original batteries are hardly available anymore, and alternatives are often expensive or complicated. Here, we present the various solutions, from DIY projects to our specially developed battery adapter.
Aftermarket and DIY solutions
There are several aftermarket batteries that are very similar to the original battery. However, they come at a high price. Alternatively, there are DIY kits that require you to source the appropriate batteries yourself and solder everything together.
If you have technical expertise, you can build your own battery from scratch. A detailed step-by-step guide can be found on the blog "Say Yes to Analogue" It explains exactly how to build a working battery for the Beaulieu 4008 yourself.
Our solution: A simple battery adapter
Since we have looked into this problem extensively, we have developed our own solution: a battery adapter that fits perfectly in all Beaulieu 4008 cameras. It uses standard 1.2 V NiMH rechargeable batteries and is easy to use.
Installation is simple:
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Insert the rechargeable batteries into the adapter.
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Insert the adapter into the camera and move it gently back and forth until it is securely seated.
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Screw the cover shut, and you're done!
Conclusion
With our adapter, your Beaulieu 4008 will be ready for use again, without expensive specialty batteries or complicated DIY tinkering. If you have any other battery or spare-parts issues, let us know! We are happy to work on new solutions.
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1 comment
Buona sera, ho acquistato da poco attraverso ebay il box batterie per la mia Beaulieu 4008 ZX4 e sono molto soddisfatto di avermela portata di nuovo a utilizzare il Super 8mm, poiché possiedo ancora anche altre macchine Beaulieu 5008 MS, 2008S e una Pathe’ BTL Electronic DS 8, e avrei di bisogno di adattatori capaci di alimentare adeguatamente queste stupende cineprese, sono sicuro che riuscirete a trovare la soluzione giusta per farli funzionare, di nuovo complimenti per l’impegno e la passione che ci mettete. Grazie fatemi sapere qualcosa a riguardo!