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. In this post, we will present you with the various solutions - from DIY-Projekten up to our specially developed battery adapter.
Aftermarket and DIY solutions
There are some Aftermarket-Batterien, which are very similar to the original battery. However, these come at a high price. Alternatively, there are DIY Kits, where you have to source the appropriate batteries yourself and solder everything together.
Those who are technically skilled can build their own battery from scratch. A detailed step-by-step guide can be found in the blog "Say Yes to AnalogueHere it is explained in detail how to make a functioning battery for the Beaulieu 4008 yourself.
Our solution: A simple battery adapter
Since we have dealt intensively with the problem, we have developed our own solution: a Batterieadapter, der perfekt in alle Beaulieu 4008 Kameras passtHe uses standard 1.2V NiMH batteries and is easy to handle.
The installation is simple:
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Insert batteries into the adapter.
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Insert the adapter into the camera and move it back and forth slightly until it fits securely.
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Screw on the lid – done!
Conclusion
With our Adapter wird eure Beaulieu 4008 ready for use again – without expensive special batteries or complicated DIY tinkering. If you have any further battery or spare part issues, let us know! We are happy to work on new solutions.
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