Backup Advice
May 5, 2022 08:56:25 #
May 5, 2022 09:01:00 #
yssirk123 wrote:
A good backup strategy should be a minimum of N+1 (or more).
=(N+1)**P where P=Paranoia Factor.
May 5, 2022 09:13:51 #
It happens. In March, I took a workshop in Moab. I took two camera, a body and a Powershot. When I got to the hotel, I discovered I grabbed the “wrong” chargers! The dslr could be charged via a usb cable but no luck with the Powershot. Fortunately, there was a small camera store on the Main Street in Moab where I got to spend $65 for a new charger (that I didn’t plan on buying). Murphy’s law is a predictable beast.
May 5, 2022 09:50:02 #
jcboy3 wrote:
Starting with the A6000 in 2014, some Sony MILC ca... (show quote)
My first digital camera was a Sony in about 1995 which could be plugged in to recharge. Do not remember the model # but it had electronic zoom to 2000 I think. Later when I moved on to other brands I couldn't understand why they did not have plug in charging.
May 5, 2022 10:10:27 #
Always worth checking to see if your camera batteries can be 'refilled' from a portable power pack or simple USB charger. I rarely travel without a power pack for my phone or pad and it will also recharge my cameras.
You can buy little converter 'heads' so you can use just about any charger or power pack (USB B, C, iPhone etc to any other). I've used an iPhone last gen flat-style charger to plug into a camera's USB-C to charge. Power only, they don't allow data transfers.
That way, even if your charger dies, there's always someone who can help out, or use a power pack.
You can buy little converter 'heads' so you can use just about any charger or power pack (USB B, C, iPhone etc to any other). I've used an iPhone last gen flat-style charger to plug into a camera's USB-C to charge. Power only, they don't allow data transfers.
That way, even if your charger dies, there's always someone who can help out, or use a power pack.
May 5, 2022 10:36:11 #
The wedding, was it on April 22 in Ashville NC and the grooms name Austin? The grooms mother asked if I had a tripod and then ask how they could mount a cell phone on the tripod and since I wasn't allowed to shoot during the wedding I ended up videoing the wedding with my Z9. Having never shot video with any of my cameras it was a first for me. The results were fantastic.
May 5, 2022 10:39:38 #
Seabastes wrote:
I have previously advised when making an extended ... (show quote)
I usually don’t carry a backup camera but I always carry an extra battery. Batteries can die at anytime but most cameras will last a long time unless dropped or abused.
May 5, 2022 10:46:38 #
ronpier wrote:
I usually don’t carry a backup camera but I always carry an extra battery. Batteries can die at anytime but most cameras will last a long time unless dropped or abused.
Ditto.
May 5, 2022 11:33:20 #
Maybe it wasn't so bad that you were just able to be the proud grandfather and just sit back and enjoy the moment. Sometimes we are so caught up in "catching the moment" that we actually miss it. So, we all learn something from your experience.....pack the second charger....but in those special moments, put the camera down and just take take it all in. Trust me.....that mental picture will stay with you forever.
May 5, 2022 12:31:55 #
May 5, 2022 13:24:50 #
lreisner
Loc: Union,NJ
Seabastes wrote:
I have previously advised when making an extended ... (show quote)
All of my cameras allow for recharging using a USB cord, which I travel with for using on my phone and a couple of other devices. In addition I also carry an external battery charger for my camera batteries. I can even recharge batteries in my car while driving if need be.
May 5, 2022 13:47:03 #
Re backup camera, for most uses, ANY second camera that allows you to continue to take pictures can be considered a backup.
For professionals shooting for pay it is very common to have two of your primary cameras, not just for backup.
When we shoot weddings we always have at least two and perhaps the most important reason is to allow the near instant use of two different lenses. There are many situations where taking tome to change lenses would cause missed shots. There is often no time at all. That is rarely the case with personal photography but it is nice to have a second camera just in case.
For professionals shooting for pay it is very common to have two of your primary cameras, not just for backup.
When we shoot weddings we always have at least two and perhaps the most important reason is to allow the near instant use of two different lenses. There are many situations where taking tome to change lenses would cause missed shots. There is often no time at all. That is rarely the case with personal photography but it is nice to have a second camera just in case.
May 5, 2022 14:29:27 #
Seabastes wrote:
I have previously advised when making an extended ... (show quote)
I prefer a spare power brick battery which charges off usb. It can then be used to either charge or run multiple devices, camera, cell phone, ipad etc.
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May 5, 2022 14:30:48 #
May 5, 2022 14:38:13 #
I have 2 cameras that can be charged via a USB cable. Unfortunately, if the battery runs dry during a shoot, a cable isn't enough. I had it happen on a recent shoot. I needed a spare battery, and my spare was also dry!
Make sure ALL batteries, INCLUDING BACKUPS, are fully charged.
Make sure ALL batteries, INCLUDING BACKUPS, are fully charged.
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