Backup Advice
May 4, 2022 21:04:08 #
Mac wrote:
Curious, was the charger OEM or third party?
Yes it was a third party charger. My error in not buying the brand charger. I bought two third party chargers, both the same.
As soon as I got home I used the other charger which was fine. I will go buy a brand charger and consider this a LESSON LEARNED. I will take both the brand charger and my third party battery charger on any future trips.
This is embarrassing to admit my error, but I feel if I can keep another UHH member from making my mistake,
I will live with my embarrassment.
May 4, 2022 21:09:14 #
In my case, I had two identical mirrorless cameras. My error was not taking a 2nd charger. I had four batteries but apparently had not fully charged all before leaving on my trip. I thought I had, but apparently was wrong in the excitement of going on my trip.
May 4, 2022 21:19:52 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
I didn't say I didn't understand it, and I understand why professional photographers would want a backup camera. I'm not a professional photographer and in the 20+ years I've been doing digital photography, I've never once had a camera fail, never.
Neither have I.
May 4, 2022 22:12:01 #
Seabastes wrote:
Yes it was a third party charger. My error in not ... (show quote)
It's a worthwhile story, with an easy summary of the lesson learned. Good story to share.
May 4, 2022 22:12:45 #
If you can't live without the same results, than yes, bring the same 70-200 f/2.8 zoom on two entirely the same bodies. I guess I'm inclined to have the same body, but less concerned about 'back-up' in the literal sense of the lens too. Honestly, unless you can charge money to have two cameras at one paid event, the idea of a 'back-up' is not cost effective, sinking money into a camera you don't actively use. I say as someone shooting with two cameras 
, much less and less seemingly more and more. I don't shoot events enough justify still having the same body twice, as neither of the current pair has ever failed, even alone.
, much less and less seemingly more and more. I don't shoot events enough justify still having the same body twice, as neither of the current pair has ever failed, even alone.May 4, 2022 22:21:24 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
If you can't live without the same results, than y... (show quote)
The point is not to get an identical (or equivalent) backup after having experienced a failure; the point is to get one before experiencing the failure. And it's insurance against accident as well as failure. I had a camera knocked from my hands with the result of a broken lens mount. I retrieved my backup and was shooting as if nothing had happened. Which means I got the shots I needed to get.
The backup camera is easy to justify; I frequently shoot with two cameras. The lens costs less than the body; not a huge investment for the insurance. One failed job can cost more than the backup camera and lens.
May 4, 2022 22:40:53 #
jcboy3 wrote:
The point is not to get an identical (or equivalen... (show quote)
If the revenue justifies the expense, it's just a logical cost of business, akin buying more batteries. But, the concern is the other population of self-identified back up cameras, those that exist outside any realistic professional requirement. Myself, having a few 'other cameras' for other purposes, I'm thinking most everyone has some 'logical' reason, or another, for more gear. But, for anyone considering a 'back up' camera that isn't used in a professional environment, they might consider if it's cheaper to just plan to buy a used replacement, and then only if repairing the camera isn't a viable option.
May 5, 2022 05:50:26 #
I am in full agreement with Paul the Chicago-Canon man. I never had a charger to fail me. Third party chargers are reasonably cheap online. I prefer those made by Wasabi and by the way, their batteries are excellent...and last.
May 5, 2022 07:21:21 #
Seabastes wrote:
I have previously advised when making an extended ... (show quote)
Wow, since I own every Canon (7D, 6D, 5DIV) charger that I have owned I'm awash with chargers that have never failed.
However, my charging cord is going into the camera (cooler) bag today.
Thanks for sharing your story and there is NO Need to feel ashamed at all.
I think that we ALL have made sillier mistakes that would make you . . . .
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Bravo Zulu 4 Sharing
May 5, 2022 07:25:56 #
That's a PRIME example of Murphy's Law. I wonder if a Batteries Plus store might have a charger? I just looked it up. They DO.
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May 5, 2022 07:59:48 #
I have a shoebox full of Nikon chargers, so when I went on a trip out west in 2020, I grabbed the charger for my D750 and headed out. Got to Denver, at Estes Park, lo bat. Went to charge it, YAAAA, battery didn't fit! Arches, Vegas, Grand Canyon; all coming up soon! Found a great camera store in Denver and bought a Promaster Traveler that will fit almost any battery from any camera, problem solved!
May 5, 2022 08:02:22 #
mg1962 wrote:
Welcome to the world if mirrorless, never had that issue with my DSLR!
Never had an issue with my H-1 and T1i either....
But they're only 16 and 12 years old, respectively.
In time though, in time.....
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