charging camera batterys on the road
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AberdeenAngus
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Take charger and plug it into socket in hotel room.
No problems at all, not everyone stays in hotels
I have 2 12v full size sockets, one just under the dash, which I also use for work radios and one in a small top box.
It won't flatten the bike battery overnight if that's a concern.
I have a very small inverter in my van but never used it with the bike as there's no need
I have 2 12v full size sockets, one just under the dash, which I also use for work radios and one in a small top box.
It won't flatten the bike battery overnight if that's a concern.
I have a very small inverter in my van but never used it with the bike as there's no need
lets say the Hotel has no electricity
Check out quickly as a hotel with no electricity is a definite
No problems at all, not everyone stays in hotels
I have 2 12v full size sockets, one just under the dash, which I also use for work radios and one in a small top box.
It won't flatten the bike battery overnight if that's a concern.
I have a very small inverter in my van but never used it with the bike as there's no need
Thanks. So i should be able to run a Navsat and charge a Camera battery or two?
I am a photographer - I need several batterys you see
It depends on how you charge your batteries normally. If you only have a wall charger, then you will need an inverter ( heavy and messy ).
If you can charge using USB cable then you can buy the adapters that fit into car lighter sockets, and you can buy or make an extension lead to go from the bikes power socket to a lighter socket.
I use a similar system for charging my iPod on long trips.
If you can charge using USB cable then you can buy the adapters that fit into car lighter sockets, and you can buy or make an extension lead to go from the bikes power socket to a lighter socket.
I use a similar system for charging my iPod on long trips.
All I did was get two output sockets, did a bit of wiring and now have a tankbag with an input socket with the output inside the tank bag
All I did was get two output sockets, did a bit of wiring and now have a tankbag with an input socket with the output inside the tank bag
Tank bag.. that is a very good plan. All electrical bollocks in there.
I have a gizmo who's name escapes me that is basically a power source that you can charge USB devices from, it's about the physical size of a computer hard drive
You charge it up before your trip and it will give several charges, dependant on what device, from it before it runs out
Got it from Amazon for around £30 and its a decent solution
You charge it up before your trip and it will give several charges, dependant on what device, from it before it runs out
Got it from Amazon for around £30 and its a decent solution
Run a fused cig lighter cable from your battery to inside your topbox, or tankbag etc. Halfords sell multi cig lighter sockets, connect one to topbox end of the cable. Buy your 12v charger for the camera and connect it inside the topbox before you set off in the morning....
Take lots of batteries (I generally have 4-5) and make sure they're fully charged before you leave home.
If the charger isn't large, take a spare - I've been without a charger on tour and it's a pain in the arse. If the charger is being used in less than perfect conditions, it can easily fail. I tend to only buy OEM chargers (often used on eBay) - the only way to get a decent quality (I use Canon) - I've broken a number of cheap after-market chargers.
I do buy cheap batteries - lots of them...
If the charger isn't large, take a spare - I've been without a charger on tour and it's a pain in the arse. If the charger is being used in less than perfect conditions, it can easily fail. I tend to only buy OEM chargers (often used on eBay) - the only way to get a decent quality (I use Canon) - I've broken a number of cheap after-market chargers.
I do buy cheap batteries - lots of them...
Powermonkey do some good bits of kit, even if they're not cheap. Includes adapters so you can charge via the mains or solar, assuming whatever needs charging can be charged with a USB lead.
SW Motech do a powered tank bag if your concerned about your electrical skills. Don't know about professional cameras, but the Canon and Panasonic chargers I have aren't powerable by the USB route.
SW Motech do a powered tank bag if your concerned about your electrical skills. Don't know about professional cameras, but the Canon and Panasonic chargers I have aren't powerable by the USB route.
Shep
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Three batteries and a spare card has always been plenty for me for up to a fortnight away,
in fact i can't remember using the third battery ever
in fact i can't remember using the third battery ever
Gossy
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Camille - I considered the same problem, my camera is a Nikon J1 with a separate battery.
I searched Amazon using the battery reference, ordered a new unbranded battery for £4.50, then a 12v charger with the BMW type plug for about £8.00.
The charger has a 230v UK attachment allowing to plug directly into a wall socket and a 12v lead and works fine, very lightweight, charges off the bike.
The battery that cost £4.50 lasts longer than my current Nikon one, a new Nikon one being £30.00.
Cheap solution, but more kit/plugs/leads.
I've also fitted a 12v outlet on the left by the winglet, wired (fused) to the battery, lead into tankbag with 2 cigar type outlets 1 car type & 1 BWM type, so can charge up phones too.
Hope this helps.
I just use a 12v socket with a plug in USB adapter for most stuff and for the Nikon batteries/laptop I have a coke can sized inverter that's not too big or heavy.
Haven't really used it much as campings been off the schedule for a while.
Not quite the same as mine, but similar,
http://www.maplin.co.uk/ring-12v-150w-can-inverter-with-usb-socket-97788#overview.
Haven't really used it much as campings been off the schedule for a while.
Not quite the same as mine, but similar,
http://www.maplin.co.uk/ring-12v-150w-can-inverter-with-usb-socket-97788#overview.
Thanks. So i should be able to run a Navsat and charge a Camera battery or two?
I am a photographer - I need several batterys you see
Not sure about running a Navsat but a Satnav should be OK
Three batteries and a spare card has always been plenty for me for up to a fortnight away,
in fact i can't remember using the third battery ever
I tend to use 2 battrys per camera per day!
I think it will be 12v sockets in a tank bag.
Are we sure pulling down power for battery or two and Phone and is OK?
haha - also
Laptop! Whats the veiw on that!?
Can I charge my laptop on the road?
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