Charging batteries while travelling.
Jun 18, 2018 05:48:25 #
"Tripp Lite PV150 Portable Auto Inverter 150W 12V DC to AC 120V 5-15R 1 Outlet" as you have listed will do the trick. I use inverters to operate lots of thing in my camper, including charging my camera batteries when required. Just be aware the way they operate will very slightly 'trick' your charger. All that means is you need to leave the batteries on charge for longer to get a full charge. So when the 'green light' says they are charged try to leave them on for an extra hour or so. Otherwise they will not last as long as expected between charges. Otherwise all will be just as if you had plugged into an AC outlet.
Jun 18, 2018 05:57:20 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
Don't know what camera you have but, the Canon charger works on 110 and 229 volts. Just need a adapter for the plug in that aria.
Jun 18, 2018 06:34:27 #
gunflint wrote:
Hello, br br My wife and I will be taking a trip ... (show quote)
I've used in-car chargers, and they've worked fine. You can also get small, portable batteries that will charge you camera battery many times.
https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=portable+batteries
Jun 18, 2018 07:15:54 #
Interesting topic, pops up every so often, I wonder how the others that have asked solved their problem and how successful they were, might help the rest of us, I'm still carrying extra batteries , so far so good, But...
Jun 18, 2018 07:21:53 #
I carry an EC Technology 22400mAh Power Bank that provides dozens of recharges. There are some limits on the allowable mAh allowed on flights and I bought this some years ago because it approaches the max.
Jun 18, 2018 07:26:51 #
miked46
Loc: Winter Springs, Florida
I have 2 little chargers that look like large credit cards, I can usually get a couple of batteries charged, the other option is to bring a large group of bateries and charge them before you leave
Jun 18, 2018 08:19:26 #
I frequently go away in our campervan. If we use a hookup for mains electricity on site of course I just use that. If not I use an Inverter. I don't bother with in car chargers. I use my normal home mains charger. I charge batteries, run my laptop etc. from the inverter. Just plug the normal battery charger or laptop power supply into the inverter. For charging camera batteries a 150w inverter is plenty. For my latest laptop a 300w inverter is more suitable. I've done this for years with no problems.
Jun 18, 2018 08:31:30 #
gunflint wrote:
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All those gizmos require a power source. If none are available, get a battery grip with a AA battery tray, and take a bunch of AA batterys with you, a few dozen are cheap an easy to carry, and will see you through thousands of photos.
Jun 18, 2018 08:36:06 #
Thanks everyone for your suggestions, seems like some good options!
Dave
Dave
Jun 18, 2018 09:37:32 #
When I was there, most camps had solar cells and generators to provide electricity for their refrigerators, lights, and TVs! If you camp out on your own, that would not be available of course.
Jun 18, 2018 09:46:45 #
Maybe it's the time for a film (gasp!) camera as backup, one that is completely mechanical. LOL
Jun 18, 2018 09:51:59 #
dougbev3
Loc: Pueblo, Colorado
We have a power inverter that looks like a cup and sits in a cup holder, it plugs into the 12 volt lighter receptacle . It works great for charging batteries. But you need to know , what the power of the car system is.
Jun 18, 2018 10:00:49 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
There are many solar-powered power banks with USB outputs. Google. Amazon has several. Most will not charge directly from solar. Instead, they recharge their own batteries which then can recharge your device.
Jun 18, 2018 10:32:51 #
I have a similar product for my Sony camera (your first list) and it works good. A little slower than if it were plugged into AC power. But it worked.
Have you looked into any of the solar charging systems.?
Have you looked into any of the solar charging systems.?
Jun 18, 2018 10:34:33 #
I use an inverter but mines 300 watts.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MS5HE39/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MS5HE39/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
gunflint wrote:
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