Comments on: How To Keep Your Batteries Charged While Traveling – Remote Location Edition http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-keep-your-batteries-charged-while-traveling-remote-location-edition Discover how to use your digital camera with our Digital Photography Tips. We are a community of photographers of all experience levels who come together to learn, share and grow in our understanding of photography. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:06:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Audrey Phillips http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-keep-your-batteries-charged-while-traveling-remote-location-edition/comment-page-1#comment-134796 Audrey Phillips Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:02:32 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=10490#comment-134796 we always use power adapters at home because of our different voltage applications.;- we always use power adapters at home because of our different voltage applications.;-

]]> By: Stephen Dyer http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-keep-your-batteries-charged-while-traveling-remote-location-edition/comment-page-1#comment-74405 Stephen Dyer Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:25:29 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=10490#comment-74405 On a recent trip to Zimbabwe our group needed to charge 3 mobile phones, 3 camera battery types, 3 ipods and lots of AA batteries. I made up a single charger unit that would work off AC and 12DC with adaptor leads for each battery/device. So all I needed to carry was a small AC power supply, the multi charger unit I made and a bunch of adaptor leads. All worked perfectly with no problems and with the adapter leads I could charge multiple units at once. On a recent trip to Zimbabwe our group needed to charge 3 mobile phones, 3 camera battery types, 3 ipods and lots of AA batteries. I made up a single charger unit that would work off AC and 12DC with adaptor leads for each battery/device. So all I needed to carry was a small AC power supply, the multi charger unit I made and a bunch of adaptor leads. All worked perfectly with no problems and with the adapter leads I could charge multiple units at once.

]]> By: reysbro http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-keep-your-batteries-charged-while-traveling-remote-location-edition/comment-page-1#comment-74221 reysbro Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:30:52 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=10490#comment-74221 Thanks JP, it was a $3 lifesaver really... although it does have a little drawback - you need a light socket! we ran into stretches of days where we had only candlelight :-) Thanks JP, it was a $3 lifesaver really… although it does have a little drawback – you need a light socket!
we ran into stretches of days where we had only candlelight :-)

]]> By: MtnTopRebel http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-keep-your-batteries-charged-while-traveling-remote-location-edition/comment-page-1#comment-74217 MtnTopRebel Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:30:27 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=10490#comment-74217 I live off the grid in the mountains of north Idaho, so batteries are a part of life. I use solar, storage batteries, inverters, and a backup generator(s) both gas and diesel. On a short outing, I carry a battery charger for each type of battery I use, most of which I have standardised. My camera's Canon 10D, 30D, and a couple Canon film cameras, They either use a battery that I have purchased a direct from 12 vdc to charger, and/or a power grip that will convert to AA batteries. And if for special purposes I need different power, AC Flash, I bring one of several inverters, or if necessary a portable generator. I also have a bug out pack which contains, an inverter, and several sealed 12v batteries like are in you computer UPS. I also have two automotive solar panels, (the type you put on your dash to maintain your car battery). I bought two, they are about 4 inches wide and over a foot long. I put velcro tabs on the two panels so I can snap them face to face for travel, (protecting the sensitive solar cells) I also include a charger for every battery device I use for camping or extended photo shoots. Between this combo, I can power/charge my laptop. recharge a GPS, batteries, even recharge a cordless drill, radios, Cell, or most any low power device. I live off the grid in the mountains of north Idaho, so batteries are a part of life. I use solar, storage batteries, inverters, and a backup generator(s) both gas and diesel.
On a short outing, I carry a battery charger for each type of battery I use, most of which I have standardised. My camera’s Canon 10D, 30D, and a couple Canon film cameras, They either use a battery that I have purchased a direct from 12 vdc to charger, and/or a power grip that will convert to AA batteries. And if for special purposes I need different power, AC Flash, I bring one of several inverters, or if necessary a portable generator. I also have a bug out pack which contains, an inverter, and several sealed 12v batteries like are in you computer UPS. I also have two automotive solar panels, (the type you put on your dash to maintain your car battery). I bought two, they are about 4 inches wide and over a foot long. I put velcro tabs on the two panels so I can snap them face to face for travel, (protecting the sensitive solar cells) I also include a charger for every battery device I use for camping or extended photo shoots. Between this combo, I can power/charge my laptop. recharge a GPS, batteries, even recharge a cordless drill, radios, Cell, or most any low power device.

]]> By: Jason Collin Photography http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-keep-your-batteries-charged-while-traveling-remote-location-edition/comment-page-1#comment-74182 Jason Collin Photography Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:06:32 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=10490#comment-74182 I really hope LOTS of people buy solar chargers as presents for Christmas.....because then the prices will go down and the quality will go up and I'll be able to afford one! A solar charger would work great for a Florida-based photographer like myself. However, I have not yet found myself in a shooting situation where I drained both of my batteries. I really hope LOTS of people buy solar chargers as presents for Christmas…..because then the prices will go down and the quality will go up and I’ll be able to afford one! A solar charger would work great for a Florida-based photographer like myself. However, I have not yet found myself in a shooting situation where I drained both of my batteries.

]]> By: queensji http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-keep-your-batteries-charged-while-traveling-remote-location-edition/comment-page-1#comment-74174 queensji Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:34:51 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=10490#comment-74174 I backpack for months at a time throughout Africa, Australia, etc. For battery power on the road in remote locations I use a solar powered backpack (daypack size) from voltaicsystems.com. It costs a little bit ($250 US) but does double duty as my daypack for daily excursions. Tough and durable, has an optional water bladder and charges my camera batteries for my DSLR, AA for my p&s, my ipod and my cell phone. It works great and I wouldn't dream of going anywhere without it. After thousands of travel miles, dozens of countries and months and months on the road it still looks good and works great. I backpack for months at a time throughout Africa, Australia, etc. For battery power on the road in remote locations I use a solar powered backpack (daypack size) from voltaicsystems.com. It costs a little bit ($250 US) but does double duty as my daypack for daily excursions. Tough and durable, has an optional water bladder and charges my camera batteries for my DSLR, AA for my p&s, my ipod and my cell phone. It works great and I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere without it. After thousands of travel miles, dozens of countries and months and months on the road it still looks good and works great.

]]> By: JP Lumansoc http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-keep-your-batteries-charged-while-traveling-remote-location-edition/comment-page-1#comment-74168 JP Lumansoc Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:32:40 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=10490#comment-74168 @ rysbro, that is genius. I would have never thought about that. @ rysbro, that is genius. I would have never thought about that.

]]> By: Andy Stockglausner http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-keep-your-batteries-charged-while-traveling-remote-location-edition/comment-page-1#comment-74160 Andy Stockglausner Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:51:21 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=10490#comment-74160 Great insight! We are primarily a <a href="http://www.mvpstudios.com" rel="nofollow">youth sports photographer</a> and with the volume we do battery life is always an issue. I've used the in car converters before and they have worked. I love the ideas though, great job. Great insight! We are primarily a youth sports photographer and with the volume we do battery life is always an issue. I’ve used the in car converters before and they have worked. I love the ideas though, great job.

]]> By: Xiao http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-keep-your-batteries-charged-while-traveling-remote-location-edition/comment-page-1#comment-74159 Xiao Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:14:24 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=10490#comment-74159 http://www.brunton.com/product.php?id=256 brunton solar rolls. plan this summer is to tie the larger one on the car roof and charge battery for electronics as we drive/camp http://www.brunton.com/product.php?id=256

brunton solar rolls. plan this summer is to tie the larger one on the car roof and charge battery for electronics as we drive/camp

]]> By: reysbro http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-keep-your-batteries-charged-while-traveling-remote-location-edition/comment-page-1#comment-74158 reysbro Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:45:25 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=10490#comment-74158 [img]http://www.christmaslightsetc.com/images/productdetail/light_socket_2tap.jpg[/img] light_socket_2tap.jpg"

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