"Charles Schuler" wrote in message ...
Anything inside the wallwart that used feedback from the
camera would change its designation from an ac adaptor to
a power supply.

This in turn would negate the advantage (to Kodak) of
using one - the lower cost of having it approved by
CSA (your country SA) [the whole camera would require
electrical approval]

So, Ken, I can assume it is indeed Kodak horsepucky?

It may not be horsepucky on the part of Kodak but rather horsepucky
(laziness) on the part of the help desk/tech support person.