Backup Advice (Page 5): I tried two different outlets but charger didn't work. When I got home I tried the charger but it failed here.

Seabastes

I tried two different outlets but charger didn't work. When I got home I tried the charger but it failed here.

Seabastes

In the future I'll bring my Lumix P&S and possibly one of my Nikons with a 18-270 zoom depending where I am going. I never though about bringing my second charger. Lesson learned.

SlideArtist Loc: Connecticut

Seabastes wrote:

I have previously advised when making an extended ... (show quote)

These days I have a very good iPhone with good camera built in, I have one camera where the battery can be charged either in the camera with a charger provided as well as a second charger that I purchased for that particular battery. Finally, when all else fails I have one point/shoot decent camera that takes (no kidding) double AA batteries which, at least for now, are available everywhere.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Lost Again wrote:

Food for thought. br Just returned from Death Vall... (show quote)

The last time I was in Death Valley, I was shooting a Canon A-1.
My camping stove, a big red Coleman model, has never failed or given us any trouble, but I do have a smaller one, just in case, and it's great for baked potatoes.
I have a weather resistant cover that fits my D850 and a decent size lens, and one for my Canon 5D mk IV. It does a really good job of keeping out rain and sand and dust and other nasties that are attracted to expensive cameras. I learned that valuable lesson many years ago when I dropped my Canon A-1 in the sand and had to have it professionally cleaned. You are so correct, things definitely happen!
I don't bring backup gear, I bring extra gear. I have it so I may as well use it.

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

Seabastes wrote:

I have previously advised when making an extended ... (show quote)

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Seabastes

Same situation but slightly different

We were out on holiday, driving an 85 Day road trip between Florida and Maine and back again when on one occasion I left my two battery chargers in the hotel room...

... my solution was, next day order directly from B&H and had the shipment FedEx overnight to our next hotel room where we were staying... yes a little expensive, cost me 24-hours, but it's salvage my trip...

Fully Agreed, backups are important and duplication in all areas are important but sometimes -- crap happens -- and you just have to roll with the punches...

Cheers
Geo Veazey

ygelman Loc: new -- North of Poughkeepsie!

Question: Say that you have extra batteries. Do any of you recharge them as you go? -- or do you wait until they all need recharging?

It seems to me that your work flow should be to charge them as you go. Then, if the charger fails or is missing, you can still shoot while you try getting another charger.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

ygelman wrote:

Question: Say that you have extra batteries. Do any of you recharge them as you go? -- or do you wait until they all need recharging?

It seems to me that your work flow should be to charge them as you go. Then, if the charger fails or is missing, you can still shoot while you try getting another charger.

I have multiple batteries. If one/they get exhausted, or close, during the day, I recharge it/them that evening, putting another battery(ies) in the camera.
I can't see exhausting all, then starting to charge them...

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Seabastes wrote:

I have previously advised when making an extended ... (show quote)

I have never had a Li Ion camera battery charger fail. Had an ancient HP 45 calculator Ni-Cad battery and charger fail. Luckily two of my camera bodies use the same battery and battery chargers.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

jdubu wrote:

When on an extended trip, I will make sure I have the AA battery tray for my battery grip packed with the grip and OEM battery tray, just to have an alternate power source available.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

rmorrison1116 wrote:

I never quite grasped the concept of a "backu... (show quote)

I agree and also have several bodies and many lenses but all different other than having several similar 50mm lenses.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

lamiaceae wrote:

I agree and also have several bodies and many lenses but all different other than having several similar 50mm lenses.

I was going over my lens collection the other day and I actually noticed I have accumulated several 50/55mm lenses. It's as if they reproduced or something because I don't recall buying so many of them. Granted, I've been hording this stuff since I was in high school, and that was a long time ago, but seriously, why so many 50/55mm lenses. Of course several of them are older pre-EF mount lenses, at least the Canon ones. At least they are in a large wood and glass cabinet that keeps them dust free.

11bravo

Longshadow wrote:

I have multiple batteries. If one/they get exhausted, or close, during the day, I recharge it/them that evening, putting another battery(ies) in the camera.
I can't see exhausting all, then starting to charge them...

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Seabastes wrote:

Backup Advise br br I have previously advised whe... (show quote)

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jerryeisner

to All who mention USB charging, I never thought about that as anything but a good new development, but now after thinking about it, I can imagine that USB charging will also come with its own advantages as well as disadvantages. What if the USB connection in the camera goes bad? What if the USB cord shorts out? etc.etc. Bottom Line: anything can go wrong with tech no matter what form it's in. I think the best case scenario is to be prepared with extra back ups and good workarounds whenever it comes to using tech oriented gear. Thank you.

Harry13

I started with a 35mm Nikon in the '60s, switched to digital with Canon and I've never had a camera or lens fail in over 50 years. I ran into the battery thing early on so I got a charger that works in my car. Problem solved since even if I'm flying, I ain't walking when I get off the plane. Mybe someday I'll rent a car somewhere that won't accept my charger but so far no problems. Of course, I check as best I can before I go. (And no, I've never been to Russia or China, Europe mainly and Canada/Mexico.)