Power cables of camcorder...

[1234567]

I have a Sony digital8 camcorder. My old power cable is missing. So, in this case I need a new power cable. One of my friends gave me a power cable for SHARP camcorder. The pin of cable of SHARP camcorder looks the same with the SONY cable. But on the power cable of Sony, the input voltage is 7V, and in SHARP is 8V. Do you think is nothing important, or is dangerous, to tray that (maybe I am gone break the camcorder) Help please.

[gadgetguy]

The 1 volt difference probably won't matter, but the amp rating could be problematic, how do they compare? Also make sure the polarity matches. They may have used the same connector, but that doesn't mean that they wired it the same.

[1234567]

The 1 volt difference probably won't matter, but the amp rating could be problematic, how do they compare? Also make sure the polarity matches. They may have used the same connector, but that doesn't mean that they wired it the same.

The size of the pin is the same. I tried to connect the cable with the camcorder, withuout plugin the stream on the wall. So I do not know what to do.

[chithanh119]

I think it's OK to use Sharp power for your camcorder.

[Xylob the Destroyer]

buy a multi-voltage adapter from Radio Shack.
they're cheap, come with a ton of plugs, and you can switch the polarity on them if necessary.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2049697

Or contact Sony to see if you can buy a new one from them.

[1234567]

The 1 volt difference probably won't matter, but the amp rating could be problematic, how do they compare?

There is explanation on the charger how much is the amp value...