Charge camera battery in the car
May 7, 2019 11:39:07 #
Canon EOS RP, love it so far, but battery is a bit underpowered. I have two of course, but while traveling/camping it could be an issue. The camera has a type C charging/data port and Canon sells a $200 charger. It is 5v and 5amp. I found a lower cost phone car charger, plugs into cigarette lighter port that takes a type C to type C cable, 3 amp, 5 volt.
Are there any negative consequences to the camera with this setup? My current travel method is plugging an AC inverter into a cigarette lighter port and taking the battery out and using the regular AC wall charger. Alas the inverter vibrates out on rough roads.
Are there any negative consequences to the camera with this setup? My current travel method is plugging an AC inverter into a cigarette lighter port and taking the battery out and using the regular AC wall charger. Alas the inverter vibrates out on rough roads.
May 7, 2019 12:04:43 #
bleirer wrote:
Canon EOS RP, love it so far, but battery is a bit... (show quote)
With using 3amps your charging time will take longer to be fully charged.
May 7, 2019 12:22:17 #
I couldn't find a 5 amp car charger, since these are cell phone chargers. Other than taking longer, will it still work without negative effects on the camera?
May 7, 2019 12:49:18 #
I never measured one, but I suspect the actual battery charging current is far less that the 3 or 5 amps cited above. The numbers stated are likely the max capability of the adapter. Ideally, you use such devices somewhat below their max capabilities.
May 7, 2019 14:02:01 #
bleirer wrote:
I couldn't find a 5 amp car charger, since these are cell phone chargers. Other than taking longer, will it still work without negative effects on the camera?
Some of the newer automobiles do have 110 ac outlets in them. If you don’t you sure can get a inverter and plug into lighter outlet, my son is a private detective and sit on long stack outs and uses such a device for his equipment.
May 7, 2019 14:14:07 #
RichardSM wrote:
Some of the newer automobiles do have 110 ac outlets in them. If you don’t you sure can get a inverter and plug into lighter outlet, my son is a private detective and sit on long stack outs and uses such a device for his equipment.
The inverter is my current setup but it keeps vibrating out of the socket. If this doesn't work I'll look for a better inverter I guess.
May 7, 2019 14:28:36 #
bleirer wrote:
The inverter is my current setup but it keeps vibrating out of the socket. If this doesn't work I'll look for a better inverter I guess.
Not knowing the type of automobile you have do you have more then one outlet you can utilize?
May 7, 2019 16:00:01 #
I found a car charger with USB and cig. lighter plugs for my 77D LP17 battery. I used a Vivitar or Kingston charger for my larger Canon Battery like those used in Canon FF bodies. 3rd party chargers are OK, since they don't touch the camera. I'll never use a 3rd party battery.
Sorry, no answer for USB charging of the battery in the charger. But if you inverter bounces around, it isn't secured, please make sure you secure the camera while charging and driving.
Sorry, no answer for USB charging of the battery in the charger. But if you inverter bounces around, it isn't secured, please make sure you secure the camera while charging and driving.
May 7, 2019 16:17:50 #
You can get an inverter for $30 to $50 that will power your normal charger. It plugs into the accessory outlet (used to be called the cigar lighter). The only drawback is that the key has to be on to power the accessory outlet. Fine for when you're driving, but it doesn't charge while you're parked with the key out.
As far as charging things with the camera attached, get a large plastic box and put everything in that, maybe with a towel to cushion things. That way things won't bounce around as much.
As far as charging things with the camera attached, get a large plastic box and put everything in that, maybe with a towel to cushion things. That way things won't bounce around as much.
May 7, 2019 22:24:24 #
RichardSM wrote:
With using 3amps your charging time will take longer to be fully charged.
I bought an extra charger for my Nikon. It was a third party one, from Amazon. It came with an external plug for a car's "cigarette lighter." It seems to work great.
May 8, 2019 01:52:12 #
Pistnbroke
Loc: UK
just get a USB powered charger from ebay and plug it into a cig lighter to USB adaptor.. easy
May 8, 2019 05:38:07 #
Get an inverter that plugs into your accessory socket & use your mains charger.
May 8, 2019 07:15:17 #
You can get an inverter that has cord to plug into your accessory socket. They are usually more powerful and more expensive.
May 8, 2019 07:21:17 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
You can get an inverter for $30 to $50 that will p... (show quote)
My Chevy always (key, no key, off/on, acc) has power to the "cigar lighter". I suspect there are other vehicles that are the same. Just saying.
May 8, 2019 07:45:58 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
The only drawback is that the key has to be on to power the accessory outlet. Fine for when you're driving, but it doesn't charge while you're parked with the key out.
That depends on the car. Most, even if they come the way you describe, can be hooked up to be powered at all times.
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