(Part 2) Best camera & camcorder batteries & chargers according to redditors
We found 1,439 Reddit comments discussing the best camera & camcorder batteries & chargers. We ranked the 433 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I have one, and if your budget includes $995 for the camera and about $375 more to get it up and running (batteries, LCD viewfinder, etc.), the BMPCC is still a great camera for beginning cinematographers.
If you really want to learn cinematography - and you don't need a still camera, I recommend the BMPCC. It is the least expensive interchangeable lens camera you can buy that has 13+ stops of dynamic range, a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack, can record 12-bit RAW and 10-bit ProRes straight out of the box and sets the shutter in degrees instead of fractions of a second (cinema cameras use degrees, still cameras use seconds).
DSLRs in this price class have about 10 stops of DR, no headphone jack, record to low bit rate h.264 codecs and you have to set their shutters by dividing 360 by the desired shutter angle, multiplying the answer by the frame rate and then taking the inverse. It's less complicated than it sounds, but it's a pain.
Here is what this little powerhouse cinema camera can do:
Narrative
http://vimeo.com/89563847
http://vimeo.com/94798326
http://vimeo.com/101576471
Documentary
http://vimeo.com/83284391
Music Video
http://vimeo.com/88103618
Travel/Low Light
http://vimeo.com/79531723
Wedding
https://vimeo.com/148634178
There are lots more examples in the [Pocket Cinema Camera group] (https://vimeo.com/groups/pocketcamera) I moderate over on Vimeo.
This camera is terrific, but its ergonomics and battery capacity leave a lot to be desired. You will also need to address the camera's high data rate storage requirements (especially for RAW).
But it doesn't have to cost a lot of money to get started. Here's the setup I use [Referral Links]:
For about $1375 plus lenses, you should be able to get everything you need to get started.
Here's what my setup looks like, ready to shoot: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-f3hbYYV_y8o/VHDp77GMxoI/AAAAAAAAJF8/xnHRvNcCm5o/w724-h543-no/P1020575.JPG
With the pistol grip and LCD viewfinder, the BMPCC becomes a very handy little camera.
Although it has a steeper learning curve than a consumer DSLR, and color grading in post is pretty much mandatory - in my view, this is the best filmmakers' camera in this price range and well worth the money for someone who is just starting out.
Hope this is helpful and best of the holidays!
For $100 your best bet may be a ton of Wasabi LP-E6's. They're reliable enough and way cheaper than the Canon brand ones.
Four of these would give you 8 batteries and 4 chargers (plus the one you already have), so you could always have a bunch charging on set.
You know, I was about to type a long reply but I've decided to be lazy and copy/paste the contents of an email I sent to a buddy who just bought a T3i. I use a 60D, and use all these things, but most all this stuff should work for you with a 5D.
Crane and eyecup:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003SAHSVI
Cards:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WE4HE2
I buy 8 or 16 gigs, with the idea being that that's NOT a lot of room. If I had a 32 or 64 gig card and that card failed I'd much rather lose 16 gigs of footage than 64 gigs which could be an ENTIRE production.
Batteries:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZSHKIO
Work justs as good as the Canon name brand ones.
My 'Kit' lens:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EXR0SI
Cheapo plastic shoulder mount we used for the music video:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036NMQ7S
Gini camera rigs:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/gini-2011/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
I did a minimum purchase right as the auction ended, and snagged their "dslr rig pro 10" for 235 + shipping. If you look at their past auction history, it seems like EVERYONE does this.
Audio Recorder:
http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Handy-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B001QWBM62/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315766729&sr=8-1
They just got me this bad boy at work to plug my XLR mics into, so I record audio to it, and video to my dslr and then sync in FCP. Works awesome, however you probably could do the same thing with your HDV camera, they'd be about the same size.
As always: cheesycam.com has the best reviews and whatnot on all this stuff.
Here's KEH.com's listing for the kit lens you are looking at. They have a rating system with UG at the bottom, then BGN, and up. I'd go for BGN though, they tend to be extremely conservative with their appraisals. http://www.keh.com/camera/Canon-Digital-Zoom-Lenses/1/sku-DC079990648100?r=FE
Remember, it's the glass that matters. so buy the (or borrow my) cheapest lens you can and start saving for the nice lens.
Like this
Posted by IM_THE_DECOY down below.
I love this v-mount battery plate:
HEDBOX | Unix-BM | V Mount/Lock Battery Adapter Plate, with 1x USB 5V/2.1A and 3X D-Tap 14.8V/148W Power Out, Regulated 12V/50W Power via 20in/50cm Breakaway Cable with 2-Pin Connector for BMPCC 4K https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1M23QN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_C5tADbDQHV0EM
It has 3 D-Taps and one USB port (powering a small monitor) and it comes with the 2-Pin connector cable that plugs right into the BMPCC4K!
You will need to mount it onto a plate on your rig. I got this camvate and it mounts perfectly but there are others.
CAMVATE Multi-Purpose Mounting Cheese Plate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YTFZ88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_99tADbVK192QQ
Finally if you want to save a little money on vmount batteries you can use this alternative until you save up for a good v-mount:
This $20 v-mount adapter attaches the Hedbox to give you the option to use NPF batteries.
Neewer NP-F Battery to V-Mount Battery Converter Adapter for LED Light, Field Monitor, 5D2 Rigs, Alternative Battery Option for Sony V-Mount Gear, Fits for 2-Pack Sony NP-F970, NP-F770,NP-F570 Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075R8DMKF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_m6tADbQCDAHW2
And you can buy 2 NPF 970s for $35
NP F975, NP F970, NP F960, NP F950 2X Replacement Li-ion for Sony DCM-M1 MVC-CD1000 HDR-FX1 DCR-VX2100E DSR-PD190P NEX-FS700RH HXR-NX3 (Dual Battery) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J7S0VNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_F.tADbW4H2N5V
Cheap $16 NPF dual charger:
Powerextra Dual Battery Charger with USB LCD Display for Sony NP-F970 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G7MJKRP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yguADbDG636AC
$27 dual charger with LED:
SR SUN ROOM NEW Dual Channel LCD Display Charger For Sony NP-F550 NP-F570 NP-F750 NP-F770 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 NP-F970 NP-FM55H NP-FM500H NP-QM71 NP-QM91 NP-QM71D NP-QM91D Camcorder Batteries https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CG7P4YQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EfuADbN81BWDN
I run this setup and it works GREAT!
I shoot for a tour & travel company and travel a lot (3 weeks traveling 1 week home, for the past 8 months). I originally had 5 batteries and that would get me through. I recently added two more because I bought an a6300 for my mother or gf to use when we went on a vacation together. I occasionally would use it as well as a second body to do video with. All of my batteries are Sony because I have never found an off brand camera battery that didn't become a paper weight after a few months of rigorous use. When I used to shoot Nikon I got burned a few times from this. I have been told they are better, but I refuse to go down that road again. You can if you like, but I urge you to read reviews carefully. If a reviewer says it works fine after a few charges, that is not long enough to have an informed opinion.
For charging I use this two battery charger. It feels cheap but it gets the job done. It comes with two off brand batteries. I did not even bother I just recycled them. I have 2 of the chargers and I usually rubber band them together and toss it in my suitcase. Those live in my hotel room usually. For when I am out and about I will keep one of these smaller one battery chargers in my camera bag so in an emergency I could be charging a battery. I usually only use it if the weather is very cold and I know my batteries will die faster. The good thing about it being USB is that I can plug an external battery bank into it and charge one of my already depleted batteries while I am shooting with another battery. For external battery banks I use this anker 13400mah one. The construction is solid, it charges things almost as fast as a wall outlet, the capacity is pretty accurate and it has two ports so I can charge a camera battery and something else if I need to. Overall it is a great battery bank, probably not the absolute best, but still great.
If you are going to be away from outlets for 3 days you might want to get a beefier battery pack. Depending on your shooting style of course. Anker makes a lot of sizes even up to having this properly named powerhouse.
Buy more batteries.
Hi /u/picrh - Here's a great review/tutorial on what you can achieve with a 3 point ring light setup using the Diva Ring Light: http://www.lafcpug.org/reviews/review_diva_ring.html
But instead of Divas, you might want to consider three battery powered F&V R-300s with stands instead.
You can get three [F&V ring lights with soft boxes for $269.99 each at Adorama] (http://www.adorama.com/FVSBBRLR300.html?KBID=66297).
Three ring lights, with 3 stands ([2 for $22] (http://amzn.to/1vjJXtl) and a [single for $15] (http://amzn.to/1tlfUDo)), 3 [$10 Sony FP-batteries] (http://amzn.to/1vjKvQ1) and an [$18.50 dual battery charger] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=111315155908&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) will give you a great 3 point lighting setup for less than $900.
The great thing about the R-300 is that you can put it on your rig with a [$40 rail mount] (http://www.adorama.com/FV15RMR300.html?KBID=66297), as seen here: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rhqiHavOnGM/U1J4paO2vRI/AAAAAAAAIrk/eW1mhniD0gY/w724-h543-no/P1120708.JPG
This is something you cannot do with the Diva.
I have both the Diva and the R-300, and they both put out a lot of cool, even light, but the F&Vs are much more portable (because they are so much smaller) and more flexible (because they can be AC or DC powered). Here's a pic of both lights in my studio: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jrqsQtPN3TU/U1sjz3-jwnI/AAAAAAAAIt4/k2WveyQeO4o/w724-h543-no/P1120732.JPG
Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/EN-EL15-RAVPower-Battery-Compatible-Batteries/dp/B01JG6QWUA/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_OzrBRDmARIsAAIdQ_LjiUvqf4qXxUkAsvabWrCs_hJNgamjwhs575J28OepVl934aqVynoaAs1AEALw_wcB&hvadid=214068500283&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9022861&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8936383252072150661&hvtargid=kwd-336030622204&hydadcr=18444_9455433&keywords=ravpower+nikon&qid=1568405347&sr=8-3
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I got one of these. 2 slots, usb powered cheaper than official and come with 2 batteries.
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edit: I'm an idiot the D3000 doesn't take those batteries.
Okay! With those parameters, assets, and budget, you have two good options.
The first, and probably easiest, will be doing exactly what /u/MacintoshEddie has suggested and throwing $400 at a local filmmaker and seeing what they can do with your well developed idea.
The second is, in my opinion, more fun, but it'll also require you to learn a little about filmmaking yourself.
The good news is, you already have most of the tools you need to create a "my first documentary" video and do it well. The camera on the iPhone 7 is better than any camera you're going to purchase below $200, and if you drop a couple bucks on a tripod and iphone adapter you're going to be set.
The biggest downside for you will be audio. Audio is the thing most fresh-faced filmmakers overlook, but it's just as-- if not more-- important as video quality. The onboard microphone in the iPhone is oooookay, but if you're more than 3 feet away from your subject, it'll get dicey. And unfortunately, this is the only place the iPhone falls short of a $250 Canon t2i.
Traditionally, there are two ways to do audio: in-camera and synced. In camera is when the audio and video are recorded together inside whatever camera you're using. This is a little tricky for the iPhone, because it's harder to attach a decent microphone. There are ways, but I'm not fluent in them. If this were a DSLR like the t2i mentioned above, I'd suggest you drop $150 for a Rode Videomic and call it a day. Since that's not an option (that I know of-- there might be a 3.5mm microphone jack adapter for the iPhone 7!), we need to look at the second audio solution: synced.
Synced audio is when you record the audio and video separately, and then synchronize them in post production. First off, post production is a fancy way of saying "editing the video." For professionals, there's a whole lot more than just editing, but for you, this'll be when you're bringing the footage onto your macbook and likely editing in iMovie.
For synced audio, the best option will be purchasing an $85 Tascam DR-05, a cheap microphone boom stand, and this adapter. Attach the DR-05 to the boom, throw something heavy on the base of the stand, and you'll have a good setup to capture audio for interviews and stationary events. However, you will need to "slate" each shot.
A slate is that black and white clapper board you see whenever film is depicted in media. It's purpose to to create a spike in the sound, as well as a visual indicator, so whoever is editing the footage can synchronize the audio and video. You can get away without a slate by simply clapping your hands in front of the camera.
If you go this route, I would suggest ONLY trying to do audio for interviews, and maybe stationary events where your camera won't move around. The audio captured on your iphone for "action" shots or "in the wild" shots will be okay as long as you have decent quality audio for the interviews. This will also save you time while editing, because syncing audio is a pain in the butt.
Now, if you haven't been scared away yet, and still want to spend a little money to make those interviews look extra-sexy, imma talk about some of my favorite lights on the market right now.
I've thrown together a $180 light kit for you that'll help you light your subjects in most lighting conditions. I use the YN600 Air for a key light (main light), and the YN300 for a fill light (remove unwanted shadows, dark background, etc). They're not as bright as some other LED options, but you won't need to worry about modifying the light at all. The YN Air series does a wonderful job of creating a nice, soft lightsource that won't screw with skintones or create harsh shadows. I've also thrown in two good stands that include a bag, and two power adapters to run the lights. If you want, you can spend an extra $60 on NPF batteries and chargers (I'd suggest these and then these ) to make the lights completely mobile). In addition to being excellent video lights, I've found I also keep my 300 set up in my room as a evening reading lamp!
Obviously, the lighting isn't necessary, but I promise you it'd be worth the investment when it comes to the final quality of your video. Both have an extremely easy learning curve, produce excellent results without needing to set up screens of diffuse, and their size makes them an afterthought when traveling.
So now that you're overwhelmed with all that info, let me recap!
Option 1) Have someone else do it!
Pros: You need to learn less, less stressful, less time spent on your end
Cons: Limited scheduling flexibility, $400 won't secure someone for months-on-end
Option 2) Do it yourself!
Pros: Complete control over the final product, working on your own time without worrying about other people, and new toys!
Cons: way more work, way more learning
Overall, you have two solid options to make this work. You could even combine the two: get the tripod and grab "on site" shots while paying someone else to produce your interviews. You'd still be up for editing, but you wouldn't have to worry about the nicer quality audio/syncing. With either option, you're going to end up being the producer/director of this video, which means you'll be doing the scheduling and coordinating, as well as creating the idea and communicating it exactly to everyone else you're working with.
Even though this may all seem really overwhelming right now, the best way to get the documentary done is to simply start working on it. Write up a summary of your vision, start asking around, and trust yourself to create something good. This subreddit is an excellent resource, as well as plenty of youtube channels and other forums out there. Additionally, if you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to shoot me a message. :)
Thanks for the review. I ordered the same thing a couple months back, and I think it's a really great package for those that are getting into the GoPro HERO4 series and need extra batteries. I believe it's also the only one (on Amazon) that allows charging for three batteries simultaneously. If you think about it, that makes a lot of sense because you already have the stock battery and you'll be getting two more.
Non-referral Amazon link
I got the Smatree 2x batteries. They've got 4.5 stars on Amazon with almost a thousand reviews. They're working great so far and I recommend them.
Unanswered (again) question from a previous megathread
Author /u/sadface- - (Permalink)
Anyone have any experience with charging Fuji NP-W126 Batteries with a USB charger?
There are some available from Amazon, like this. I have an Anker power bank itd be nice to charge on the fly with this.
Only problem is that last time I bought a USB charger for my Nikon batts last year (back when I shot Nikon), one of the batteries stopped working after a while. I'm not quite sure if it's because of old age or because USb charging just doesnt work for certain batteries, or because the power output of my Anker is incompatible.
Spend $5 more and get an external battery that comes with a plug
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D67LTIK/
If you're savvy with electronics, there are a TON of 12v battery options out there.
If you want something ready-made, you should look at something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/TalentCell-Rechargeable-Amplifier-Multi-led-indicator/dp/B00MHNQIR2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1526141297&sr=8-5&keywords=rechargeable+12v+battery
I got this one on amazon. it's micro usb.
All for a $25 battery charger!
I could understand if it was, like, uranium or something but a fucking charger?
Yes, you'll want to pick up a few decent memory cards. I'd run into issues with some of my old cards which I had no idea were too slow and my video was randomly shutting off without me knowing. I personally recommend SanDisk Extreme Pro cards which are about as fast as you can go for SD cards that your camera supports. Ever since switching, I no longer had any video issues.
As far as batteries are concerned, unless you're doing a ton of video you'd be surprised how long a single battery will last. My 60D was able to shoot a day-long even with over 1000 shots and it still had a good amount of juice in it. If you want extras, you effectively have two options: official Canon batteries which are expensive, or cheaper 3rd party batteries which aren't nearly as pricey. Personally I buy 3rd party Wasabi Power batteries and of the 7 I've purchased, only one has ever failed me and I suspect bringing the camera into some extreme cold this past winter might have had an impact on that. Even so, for the price of one Canon battery I can get four Wasabi Power, so I generally just go that route.
I got the wasabi wall charger with 2 batteries and just picked up this usb charger with 2 batteries so I can use a portable battery pack while traveling. Haven't used the new arteries a whole lot yet as I now have 5 total but so far no issues.
[usb dual charger](Newmowa NP-FW50 Battery (2 pack) and Dual USB Charger for Sony NP-FW50 and Sony Alpha a3000, Alpha a5000, Alpha a6000, A6300,Alpha 7, a7, Alpha 7R, a7R, Alpha 7S, a7S, NEX-3, NEX-3N, NEX-5, NEX-5N, NEX-5R, NEX-5T, NEX-6, NEX-7, NEX-C3, NEX-F3, SLT-A33, SLT-A35, SLT-A37, SLT-A55V, Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V5ORSZK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ESKHxbPV9DB9V)
I didn't learn about it until I was fine pumping but someone recommended getting a battery and taking it to the S2 to make it more portable and putting it in a tote bag. Still big and awkward but at least you're not chained to the wall.
https://www.amazon.com/TalentCell-Rechargeable-Amplifier-Multi-led-Indicator/dp/B00MHNQIR2
If you buy the Canon lp-e6 batteries I'd say get the Wasabi brand. They're much cheaper and I've gotten them recommended to me A LOT.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HFOJQ0I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ekyvDb0QCWDM7
Seconding /u/Theobidis's recommendation of the AC adapter, but I use one more like this one which is $20 on amazon vs. Canon's official $140 one. I know that these cheaper options often have quality issues, but I've been using the same one for about 2 years for film and as part of my timelapse rig, and have had zero issues with it! Good luck with your stream!
I'm not a dashcam expert, but dashcams are typically powered through the cigarette lighter, and are made to shut off when the car shuts off. They have a tiny battery or capacitor that is designed to only last 30 seconds to 3 minutes after the car shuts off. It sounds like you want night-long survaillance so the typical dashcam setup wont work.
There are battery packs for dashcams, but they can cost up to $300. Shit's overpriced. I found a better solution: Make sure you get a dashcam that is powered via USB (most of them), Ditch the 12v adapter that comes with the dashcam, get a 12v USB adapter, a generic powerbank(just make sure it has a seperate port for charging than for discharging), and a long USB cable.
The power bank will charge and power the dashcam when the car is on, and power the dashcam when the car is off. And in this particular example, the powerbank lasts 3-5x longer than actual dashcam batteries.
Three. Funny. Pick up two more
http://www.amazon.com/DB-CAN-LP-E6-Rechargeable-Replacement/dp/B003ZSHKIO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1301426735&sr=8-2
I shoot these and they work great
This. This is the easiest/cheapest way to go. This plate and take your pick of battery capacity from this brand, DSTE.
The NP-F 970s last about 3-4 hours depending on conditions and the much smaller NP-F 550s last over an hour, up to 2, again, depending on conditions.
I found using a cage for the BMPCC like this was helpful for attaching it. It’s definitely not a perfect solution but absolutely one of the cheapest. The biggest fault I’ve found would be that the Battery plate gets absolutely no feedback from the camera, so it constantly drains the battery until you physically unhook it from the plate, even when not charging/powering the camera.
I’ve also heard great things about this battery/power solution from a lot of guys who use the BMPCC and BMCC but haven’t used it myself. I can confirm that a 12v usb battery bank will also do the job, I use the same cord from my battery plate to connect it but you can order them separate simply by searching amazon for “BMPCC Cords”
When I traveled to a land of strange voltages and plugs (Korea, which uses the Euro style outlets), I simplified my life significantly by using a euro wall plug USB charging hub.
This meant that in addition to charging my phone, and USB battery, I was also charging the battery in my XT-2, and charging an additional W126s on a USB Fuji Battery Charger.
Did i miss something? I thought that the A7SII is only supposed to be able to record for a max of 30 minutes. How are you wanting it to record for an entire day?
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Could this work for power?
In general, just make sure your external battery can output more than 2A for greatest utility. More and more devices can take advantage of higher amps to recharge faster. And the larger its capacity, the more important it is that its input is greater than 1A. Higher inputs will mean you'll be able to recharge your battery from the wall faster.
Once you decide on one though, I'm a big fan of these little plates that let you recharge a spare battery from a USB source. That means you can keep on shooting while you charge up an empty. There's no cables to your camera to get in the way and everything can sit in your pack as it charges. They're also tiny so you won't notice them when travelling.
CUK Stratos Gaming PC (Intel i9-9900K with Liquid Cooling, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD + 2TB, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB, 750W PSU, AC WiFi, Windows 10) Gamer Desktop Computer with 7 RGB Halo Fans https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HRXRJZR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YHe5Cb2M3MEHY
Adamant Custom 16X-Core Workstation Desktop Computer PC AMD RYZEN Threadripper 1950X 3.4Ghz 32Gb DDR4 3TB HDD 250Gb SSD 750W PSU https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075KQ5DK6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LLe5Cb88QKHQG
Elgato Stream Deck - Live Content Creation Controller with 15 customizable LCD keys, adjustable stand, for Windows 10 and macOS 10.11 or later https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKNZT1P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GMe5CbF7SEQ7P
(I have a guide on my post history on how to wire, what cables you need and usb sound cards with amazon links)
Yamaha MG12XU 12-Input 4-Bus Mixer with Effects https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IBIVLKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9Me5Cb83KZ5FZ
(Remake of the 3600 dollar neuman u-87 mic, what I use currently)
Warm Audio WA-87 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6DIGGA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-Re5CbC388MGW
Elgato Game Capture HD60 S (Renewed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072MSJP82/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BNe5Cb1C55PNG
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR Camera Body w/Advanced Photo & Travel Bundle - Includes: Altura Photo Backpack, SanDisk 64gb SD Card, Wrist Strap and Cleaning Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0774VTNY7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7Qe5CbXRSDEYH
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Wide Angle Lens w/ Essential Photo Bundle - Includes: Altura Photo UV-CPL-ND4, Dedicated Lens Hood, Neoprene Lens Pouch, Camera Cleaning Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VGWFKH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ORe5Cb846HHQ0
AmazonBasics 50-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XI87KV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RWe5CbZN4M736
AmazonBasics High-Speed Mini-HDMI to HDMI TV Adapter Cable - 6 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014I8UEGY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nXe5CbJPSB4C1
FIT-POWER ACK-E18 DR-E18 AC Power Adapter Charger DC Coupler Kit (Replace LP-E17 Battery) For Canon EOS Rebel T6i T6s T7i SL2 750D 760D 800D 77D 200D Kiss 8000D X8i DSLR Camera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0746KXJ26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dYe5Cb8BPTNP8
Elgato Cam Link 4K — Broadcast Live, Record via DSLR, Camcorder, or Action cam, 1080p60 or 4K at 30 fps, Compact HDMI Capture Device, USB 3.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K3FN5MR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cWe5Cb4MVKQYN
Bi-Color LED Video Light Stand Lighting Kit 2 Pack 15.4'' Large Panel 3000K-5800K 45W 4800LM Dimmable 1-100% Brightness Soft Light for YouTube Game Video Shooting Live Stream Photography Lighting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KC7V9BW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WYe5CbE440185
You can buy most of the above items on Ebay for cheaper if youre patient to wait on the shipping. I did and significantly cut down on the costs (WA-87 for 460 instead of 599 for an open box never used, 260 for a slightly used Yamaha MG12XU, etc)
I use 3 monitors, two 60hz 24” 1080p monitors plugged into my streaming PC. Then I use a 240hz 24” 1080p monitor (I recommend Dell or Asus) on my gaming PC. I use ONE mouse and keyboard to control both my gaming pc and streaming pc through the use of freeware called, “Input Director”
What I’ve linked for you is essentially my studio level setup except with faster PC’s. The 32 thread threadripper will shred through 1080p60fps encoding at medium/slow, BUT... depending on your urge I would wait until Ryzen 3 comes out and we can build a comparable/faster PC for the same or cheaper price.
Sure you could cut the streaming PC, trick out your gaming rig with a fewer higher end options that provide minimal performance increases, then drain your in-game performance significantly streaming on the same PC.
Good luck, the streaming setup above will set you apart from most of your peers but what I linked above is just the hardware, the artistic side I chose for the backdrop of my stream ran another 250-300 bucks.
https://www.amazon.com/FIT-POWER-ACK-E18-Adapter-Charger-Coupler/dp/B0746KXJ26 You mean an AC power adapter?
Third-party enel15 are pretty cheap
I recently bought a wasabi power (many other companies
makesell the same thing) 2 battery usb charger, I now use it over using the regular wall warts, I have a travel 10 port usb charger, now everything can go on that, I only need to bring μ USB cords, if I lose a cord, I still have a bunch of others.LP-E6 Version I got
....oooor you could just get one of These.
Faction of the cost and weight, and a lot more juice for your electronics.
I actually had an old v-plate that I had lying around and repurposed for the rig. The SmallRig v-plate should work fine, but it's a dead plate. Has no d-tap of it's own, so would need batteries with dual d-taps or a splitter.
This one I've also heard is good, but can't vouch for it first hand. Wouldn't need the cable I provided earlier either as it's built in. Do something with dedicated d-taps to make switching batteries easier (no unplugging cables form battery)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1M23QN/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_V3NMDb2FYEKRQ
This is the shoulder wedge I have it attached to (both are vertical) in order to press into the front of my shoulder for controlled movement.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N4OZUPO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_q6NMDbRY0D66N
Power Magic Pro is not a battery pack. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong as I don't have a dashcam myself (yet).
The Power Magic Pro is a energy management system. It cuts off power to your dashcam when your CAR's battery reaches a point that you program it.
 
I believe right now, the most wide used and trusted external battery source is the Cellink Battery B. The way this works (from what I've learned) is that you wire this to your fuse box and it can get a full charge in 4 hours of driving. A full charge is worth about 24 hours of constant recording. You hook your dashcam to the battery and it can detect when you're driving so it'll use the power generated from the alternator. When you turn off the car, it'll use the power from the battery pack.
 
Pretty hefty price to pay. Most people tend to get these battery packs if they want a dashcam with a good parking mode and to protect your vehicle's battery. I personally want to get that battery park and BlackSys CH-100b or the new CH-200. But I drive an 07 Corolla that still has manual door locks and hand crank windows. I don't know if such a big investment is a good idea for that car. I should get a dashcam of some sort regardless though since I only have liability.
So, its not as cheap as a v-mount plate. But I'd suggest getting a HEDbox V-Mount adapter for the BMPCC4K. Its a fantastic plate, and I use it currently. It has a direct power connection to the Camera itself, which allows you to keep a Battery in the camera, in case there is any sort of drop out. Not overly expensive, and a good product. It has 3 d-tap ports, and a USB port along with the power cable, so it has a lot of options to use other peripherals.
HEDBox Unix BM - $125 + 15 s&h.
SmallRig Battery Plate- $36-ish
SmallRig 15mm Mounts - $15
And of course your V-Mount Battery of Choice.
Hopefully this helps!
I used these: DSTE® 2x DMW-BLC12 Battery + DC114 Travel and Car Charger Adapter for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 G6 G7 GH2 FZ200 Leica Q Camera as DMW-BLC12E BP-DC12E
They are chipped to show remaining battery, but the indicator runs different than the stock one. When it drops to 2 bars your have 5 minutes left, 1 bar means you have 1-2 minutes shooting time left.
These lasted as long or longer than my stock battery through a full summer of shooting everyday.
The stock battery would make noise when charging in this charger, so I kept the 2 to their respective chargers.
I hope this helps you!
This very well may have been my friends, as we usually extend our sessions after the sun goes down.
We have a couple of these headlamps. Cheap, and super bright. They have a zoom function so you can concentrate the light as needed:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QAAZY00?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
Then we use these as floodlights. Not super durable, but very bright and cheap, and the brightness is adjustable via dial.
http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=pd_bxgy_421_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0BFHGB0K90J2N6SASFDM
http://www.amazon.com/Generic-Replacement-NP-F550-Digital-Battery/dp/B0007Q9PWQ/ref=pd_sim_421_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51DW8ndgtKL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1QD2ST71K4MTG47GN6J7
http://www.amazon.com/niceEshop-NP-FM50-Np-f330-Np-f550-Np-f570/dp/B000OPB4U6/ref=pd_bxgy_421_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0BFHGB0K90J2N6SASFDM
Two is enough to light up anything but really big problems. We combine those with the headlamps and have been able to light up things like High Plains Drifter enough to get good video in the middle of the night.
Trust me, this is what you want. Most of the people who have climbed with us end up asking me later what lights we were using so they can buy some for themselves.
Yes here
Easy, get something like this and connect it with a standard audio cable to this, or do the job of both with this.
Use something like this to power that, and you have yourself a portable stereo system, that you can attach any passive bookshelf speakers to. It would be easy to attach that equipment inside a wooden/plastic box, and create a mechanism of sorts to clip or strap down the speakers, so you have an easy to carry package.
When done with portable use, detach the speakers, carry them over to your 5.1 setup in the living room or whatever, and place/reconnect them for use there.
I can't speak for reliability, because I do not own a USB AA charger, but this one looks interesting:
http://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Battery-Charger-Power-Bank/dp/B00HCBDV10
...because it can be used in both directions. It can be used to provide USB power from the AA cells, or it can charge the AA cells from USB. Let's say you have a fire going and your USB devices are already charged up. You can carry some extra AA cells as "reservoirs" (and charge them up at such opportune times) and if your USB device runs out of juice during your hike, you can stick it in a pocket of your pack and have this device transferring the charge from some AA cells into the USB device. Charge management would involve always making sure something is getting charged up when you have a fire going -- and maybe a fire is going most of the time you are awake at camp.
You would need to test the practicality of the stove and various charging strategies before you go. That trip is not the place to try this stuff out anew!
This is the best-rated package I've been able to find in the states (it comes with a car charger), see if you can find it in the UK.
http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-2-Pack-Charger/dp/B0049XGNKK/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1368384078&sr=1-3&keywords=lp-e6+car+charger
Hi /u/misdy - welcome to /r/videography! I am a big fan of ring lights because you only need one to get nice, even light.
With two or three, it looks like you have a whole studio full of lights.
I started out with a [$120 AC powered Ring Light] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1V6QAU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B1V6QAU&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20), which I bought after I saw this review: http://www.lafcpug.org/reviews/review_diva_ring.html
This is a fabulous light, but I needed a light that was battery powered and portable - so I bought a small, but powerful [$199 F&V R-300 Ring Light] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AY0J4OY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AY0J4OY&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) with a [$25 Milk Diffusion Filter] (http://www.adorama.com/FVMWDR300.html?KBID=66297).
Here is what the lights look like on a [$28 pair of light stands] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WB02Z4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001WB02Z4&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20): https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jrqsQtPN3TU/U1sjz3-jwnI/AAAAAAAAIt4/k2WveyQeO4o/w724-h543-no/P1120732.JPG
The R-300 runs on either a 12V AC adapter or a [$10 Sony camcorder battery] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Q9PWQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0007Q9PWQ&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20). I bought a couple of them along with a [$19 dual battery charger] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=321347920244&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg).
You can also buy a [$40 rail mount] (http://www.adorama.com/FV15RMR300.html?KBID=66297) for it and put it on a set of 15mm rails. This light does a great job in the field as well as in the studio.
Here it is on my camera: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rhqiHavOnGM/U1J4paO2vRI/AAAAAAAAIrk/eW1mhniD0gY/w724-h543-no/P1120708.JPG
Two F&V lights, two stands, a couple of milk filters, two batteries and a dual charger and you'll have a pair of cool, powerful and compact portable lights that will fit into very small spaces - all for about $500.
Hope this is helpful!
Bill
The GH5 has no recording limit other than your SD cards. You may save space recording in 1080p (or lower resolution) instead of 4k and maybe picking a compressed format (quality may suffer, you will have to try and see what works for you there). To be sure that the SD cards are formatted correctly, you can format the cards from the camera the first time you use them.
As far as I know it's not possible to charge the battery while it is inside the camera, but you could use an AC adapter instead (like this one) and use your camera for hours, as it would only require you to have it plugged in. That said, the battery in my camera lasts way more than an hour so you may not need any adapter.
Wouldn't this and this be easier? I actually had my frame covered in LEDs for a few years (burner style bike in default) and it did okay but I had to resolder somewhat regularly.
It's definitely possible, ESPECIALLY if you're willing to buy refurbished.
Canon 60D
Canon 70-300mm IS USM
meFOTO tripod
SanDisk 16GB memory card
Camera bag
2 extra batteries and an extra wall charger/car charger
Lens Pen (to clean your lenses)
Rocket blower (to clean your camera)
Done. All under $1500 (when I did the math it came out to ~$1400 for all of this). And you can even buy a cheaper bag or use one you already own if you so choose. Or a different brand of tripod. I just chose that one because it can fold up compact and it's pretty light so it's easy to travel with.
I think it was a Nikon MH65
Yeah but it's a $25 battery charger. http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Battery-Charger-EN-EL12-Rechargeable/dp/B001DO2XZC
GoalZero's gear is popular. They don't recommend using alkaline cells.
http://www.amazon.com/Goal-Zero-21005-Guide-Power/dp/B00D2SQ6W8
Cheaper options exist. They claim a 4" smartphone will get 1 charge per 4 AAs.
http://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Battery-Charger-Mobile-Devices/dp/B00HCBDV10
For a long tour, why not go with solar and a lithium battery? If you're using it extensively for mapping, you might need a full charge every day or so. On a 750 mile trip, that means a few dozen AAs .. that's a couple pounds of AAs.
The Wasabi packs now come with this feature. I have an older Wasabi charger + batteries and they've been great for me. $22 for your USB charger and 2 batteries... you can't really go wrong. I see that some people mentioned the charging base wasn't perfect, but at that price you could even get 2 in case one gives you trouble. Or you could get the old model and use a USB -> barrel connector, which should still work.
http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-AHDBT-201-AHDBT-301-AHDBT-302/dp/B00IAZWWDA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410205488&sr=8-1&keywords=wasabi+gopro
I also brought a panning base (its a glorified egg timer) and got a few cool timelapse shots of sunrises and a few of the camps. Shot everything at 1080 60fps for video and 2s intervals for timelapses and turned out great.
Here are all the links. Good luck!
Anker 12000mAh External Battery
http://www.amazon.com/12000mAh-Portable-External-Technology-Smartphones/dp/B00CEZBKTO/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1410496236&sr=1-8&keywords=anker
Wasabi USB 2 Pack
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IAZWWDA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
SanDisk Extreme 32g MicroSD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FRHTXW2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Panning Base
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AJIZBWA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Get some of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HFOJQ0I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_C0nvDbWM3W1VE
My personal favorite:
GoPole Reach or Evo
Joby GorillaPod
Wasabi Batteries and Charger
I would give this a look see http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-2-Pack-Charger/dp/B0049XGNKK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396493818&sr=8-2&keywords=canon+6d+battery
Yeah, the Hero 2 would run 2 hours on a battery, but the H3B is only 1 hr. The H3+B is supposed to be a little better.
You can charge the battery in the camera. It will come with one battery. This wasabi pack is a good deal.
GoPro makes absurdly expensive accessories. Just look at the frame or chest strap.
I have this one Amazon link here and it's pretty slow to charge. I have 4 batteries to cycle through so it's not too big of an issue, but it will take a while to get one from empty to full.
I have the Wasabi-bundled external charger that goes directly to an outlet and that is the fastest I've seen (~1 hour or so for a charge from empty).
I have 2 OEM batteries, 2 wasabi, and 2 newmowa And i cant tell the difference on life when i have them in the camera. I can usually get a full day (~800 shots) out of any of them. For longer / more important gigs i use a battery grip to hold 2 batteries and give my hand some more room to hold onto the damned thing. On rudimentary bench discharge they all came without 5% of each other out of the box. So personally would get the 4-6 aftermarket batteries and keep plenty on hand.
Body - https://www.henrys.com/79278-OPEN-BOX-NIKON-D7100-DIGITAL-SLR-BODY.aspx
Sigma - https://www.henrys.com/87804-SIGMA-18-300-3-5-6-3-NIKON-DC-MACRO-OS.aspx
50mm - https://www.henrys.com/79750-OPEN-BOX-NIKON-AF-S-50MM-F1-8-G-LENS.aspx
RAVPower For Nikon EN-EL15 Battery Charger Set - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01JG6QWUA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_lM0nDbNSJ0CR6
Battery Grip - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CSKO1N2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_0N0nDbS5CC3AZ
I had originally purchased a 12v light strip and lithium battery pack, but the problem is that I need the battery pack to be very light.
This is because I need to fasten this on to the bottom of a longboard with Velcro, and the battery pack I got was too heavy and came off if I hit a bump. ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MHNQIR2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WgOLAbPH8BAZ7 )
So I thought finding a 5v strip so I can use a light weight battery pack would be better
Just get these
I use that brand for both my GoPro and my 70D. Superior to OEM batteries in both cases, at a significantly lower cost.
I just bought that battery. I already have a fast charger, so did not bother with the bundle. I am upgrading from an older Anker 10000mAH version which still works after a few years.
I would also recommend this 3rd party usb battery charger.
Depending on how you plan to use the power pack, I also suggest a right or left angle micro usb cable, depending on how you plan to carry the powe pack.
http://www.amazon.com/Newmowa-Battery-SLT-A55V-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10/dp/B00V5ORSZK
Charger and two mediocre quality batteries, $24
It's a great deal
Crazy! I think this is what was in the box -- a $20 charger:
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Lithium-Battery-Charger-EN-EL12/dp/B001DO2XZC
the gopro hero has nice quality. but i would not recommend it to most people, especially those that refer to themselves as "techheads". it has limited frame rates and resolutions, which is fine, the lack of slow motion rears it's ugly head very quickly after the first use. but more importantly than that, it is missing expandability. no swappable batteries and no support for backpacks at this moment in time... no lcd backpack, no wifi backpack, no battery backpack. this wouldn't be a huge deal if it had wifi built-in, but it doesn't have that either.
buy the best gopro you can afford. that may mean buying used, but as long as you check it out thoroughly before agreeing to anything, you could save some serious money. do not forget to budget accessories while crunching numbers. you will probably want extra batteries and a gopole of some kind right away. then after a while of playing with the stuff, head over to /r/goprodiy for ideas on pretty awesome, and usually cheap mounts.
i would definitely watch your video and give it an honest critique. i'm looking forward to it! but you need to realize that i am only a couple months ahead of you editing/filmmaking-wise so while i can offer suggestions, i make no claims of being inerrant.
using this one https://www.amazon.com/Newmowa-NP-FW50-SLT-A55V-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10/dp/B00V5ORSZK
I believe the 200D uses a LP-E17 battery. Can't be sure since I don't have the camera in question. If so you would need a Canon E18 DC coupler and e6n AC adapter(like $100).
or the low cost Amazon version which goes for around $20
https://www.amazon.com/FIT-POWER-ACK-E18-Replacement-Adapter-Coupler/dp/B0746KXJ26
I have the Neewer CN-160 which are LED fixtures for only $27.95 on Amazon. Of course these are cheap and have a color cast. They do, however, operate off of NP-F550 batteries so if you plan on filming on a location without wall outputs, you can easily use these. Although, just as HybridCamRev said, The F&V R-300 Ring Lights are great options but more expensive. They're brighter and can hang right over the lens of your camera or off on a light stand. These are great because you only need one to evenly lite your subject (in this case, yourself). It all just depends on your budget.
It looks nice I have a H4S so I cant use it as its only for the 3+. However personally because it is in place of the backdoor I dont know how safe the camera would be because of the extra weight if it were to fall and hit between the hinge and the battery.
The brunton case is "only" 4000mah, but if it were me I would purchase an external battery pack you can get a 10000-15000mah battery pack for under $25 and a set of extra batteries either of these would do, you can charge them with the external battery pack and will have WAY more than enough life to last you days of recording. For the price smatree looks the best it has a three channel charger so you could charge your gopro battery outside of its case as well.
These links are for the Hero 4 but they have the same batteries for the hero 3's as well.
Newmowa $19
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NYKTN60/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=XWVGO54S0UHL&coliid=I8IYLLB5U1SQM
Wasabi $24
http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-AHDBT-401-AHBBP-401/dp/B00OAAUZO2/ref=pd_cp_p_1
Smatree $20
http://www.amazon.com/Smatree%C2%AE-1290mAh-Replacement-3-Channel-Camcorder/dp/B00OT7N2ZA/ref=pd_cp_p_0
Buy the Hero4 to future proof yourself a bit more. Another GoPro won't be coming out for awhile and when it finally does, it will only be marginally better than the 4 while much better than the 3+. So far the screen has been great, just take care of it and keep it protected as often as possible. I just received these in the mail also:
http://www.amazon.com/Smatree%C2%AE-1290mAh-Replacement-3-Channel-Camcorder/dp/B00OT7N2ZA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1419799174&sr=8-3&keywords=hero+4+battery
http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower%C2%AE-10400mAh-External-Thunderbolt-Incredible/dp/B009V5X1CE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1419816813&sr=8-4&keywords=gopro+external+battery
2 cams is a must. Forget an fs7, that's overkill and it's going to eat your budget-- I would rent a gh5. It will match your g80 very well (use cine-d) and it has dual card slots.
Shoot 4k on both cameras, and occasionally punch in on them in post to effectively have 4+ POVs in 1080p.
Also, sound is going to be your biggest issue. Ideally, you can plug in a field recorder into the soundboard and get as clean a signal as possible, from the source.
If I were in your shoes, I would rent/buy:
gh5 (rental)-- $50-$100
Tascam dr-o5/Zoom h1 recorder (rental) -- $15-$30
Male/male 3.5mm jack (buy) -- $10
x4 128gb SD (buy) -- $200
x1 64gb micro-sd (for the audio, doesn't need to be fancy) -- $20-$30
x2 Panasonic Dummy batteries (buy) -- $50
x2 Tripods (borrow?)
X1 Lumix 42.5mm f1.7 (rental) -- $30-$50
With those things, you can make it work well.
Oh! I used to set it so it would shut off once the battery voltage hit 12V, but that seemed to give me some trouble starting every now and then. I set it to 12V or 6 hours and haven't had that problem since.
In all honesty the PowerMagic Pro is not the best way to do it. (Not very good for the car battery) I want to get a Cellink but I don't feel like spending the money.
Anyone have any experience with charging Fuji NP-W126 Batteries with a USB charger?
There are some available from Amazon, like this. I have an Anker power bank itd be nice to charge on the fly with this.
Only problem is that last time I bought a USB charger for my Nikon batts last year (back when I shot Nikon), one of the batteries stopped working after a while. I'm not quite sure if it's because of old age or because USb charging just doesnt work for certain batteries, or because the power output of my Anker is incompatible.
Seriously? This one for example or maybe go next level and look at this. Before people went out and bought phones that barely survive a day this was basically the standard design (Battery case with USB output + Rechargable batteries).
Here is something that can be used to charge 3 batteries at once
Here is something you can connect to your GoPro while its recording to charge it and it can charge it 10-11 times from 0-100
Is that what you were asking for?
Just look for a used ninja 2 there’s probably a ton out there since people are going to 4K. Or you could buy a new 4K capable ninja flame and just record in 1080.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/ATOMOS-NINJA-2-recorder-monitor-for-HDMI-cameras-DSLRs-with-2-SSDs-2-batts/112887030726?epid=1826234779&hash=item1a489763c6:g:ywoAAOSwoupatHFQ&_trkparms=gclientid%3DWa7RMFJvx7BwroDKZdq3s7dlc8EvZfxTEY0aMA5WX_AF_jcjZxgYLW7vdZi8R8qb&_trksid=p2489528.m4335.l8656
6300 should be fine
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1242001-REG/sony_alpha_a6300_mirrorless_digital.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1380867-REG/sony_fe_70_300mm_f_4_5_5_6_g.html
I think you’ll be about 3k all in
There may be a good 1080 camcorder option for you, I’m just not familiar with the zoom reach of one in your price range. This will give you all the reach you’d need I think.
Make sure you get
-mount to connect monitor
Neewer Black 1/4" Screw Mount Swivel Mini Ball Head Camera Mount with Lock and Hot Shoe Adapter for DSLR Camera,LED Video Light,Microphone,Video Monitor and Ring Flash Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018LQGNK0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-vCUAbCWRAV9F
Ssd
SanDisk Ultra II 480GB SATA III 2.5-Inch 7mm Height Solid State Drive (SSD) with Read Up To 550MB/s- SDSSDHII-480G-G25 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M8ABFX6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fxCUAb2N5HK8R
Power
AC-PW20 AC Power Adapter Supply PW20 DC Coupler Gonine (NP-FW50 Battery Replacement) for SONY Alpha NEX-5 NEX-5A NEX-5C NEX-5CA NEX-5CD NEX-5H NEX-5K NEX-3 A6000 A6300 A6500 A3000 A5000 A7. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D67LTIK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rzCUAbEGAQJF4
UCEC 11.81"/30cm Coiled Micro HDMI to Full Size HDMI Cable for Atomos for Ninja Star Recorder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019BVLTVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cCCUAb66K4CH2
I found these:
Goingpower
Maximal Power
Celltime
I have the first two, but to be honest I can't be sure which one is still good. I am almost positive it's the one I got for free from buying a shitty off brand charger and the battery has no brand at all.
I'd actually like to try the last one, as it holds more charge than the other ones, but I'm happy with Maximal Power. They sell a two pack for 30 bucks, if you have amazon prime it's 2 day free shipping.
Edit: Again, I can tell you if I have the money to blow, I'd get all name brands, but neither my 60D nor my 5Dmkii complained. I had my 60D two years and change, and my 5Dmkii since last august and it was used.
I do use the RX10 mk II. It will run off USB - but not entirely, it does still pull from the battery, just at a slower rate. But a battery adapter is far from "expensive". Here's a dummy battery + AC adapter for $20. http://amzn.to/2jES0WB AND here's a USB-to-battery adapter option http://amzn.to/2iPW1Uc so you can use any USB battery pack that supplies 2.4A. I just got one of these, ships from china, but it's kinda awesome.
The only things I don't like about the mkII for the youtube stuff I use it for is not having a flip around screen... and that the camera resets the zoom every time it is turned off and on. So you can't really frame something permanently.
Anyways, there's nothing wrong with the mkII, and I never saw any major benefits in the mkIII (for my purposes).
I have no idea.
However, I'm assuming you'll need a new battery and I definitely recommend these. I bought one for my vertical grip and it holds as good a charge as the Canon. I just picked up a second one last month and it functions perfectly as well.
I bought these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M3P9YAC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and I have been shooting the heck out of them for a few months. No issues yet, and I have not noticed them dying faster than any of my authentic sony batteries.
edit: They take like 8 hours to charge with that charger. Just wanted to include that
dont forget extra battery pack. i own this one. it works really well.
I purchased these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MEAMBDI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They came with a car charger adapter, and they will show the battery life in the camera properly. They do not last as long as the stock battery, but the price is great for two.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JG6QWUA/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1520070417&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=nikon+d7200+battery&dpPl=1&dpID=41XAK6H91fL&ref=plSrch
Highly recommend
You've probably already picked some up, but I've used these with no issues.
I don't think so, but it depends on how often you intend to take photos. The link I sent you, I took a photo every thirty seconds for an hour. Battery life can be extended greatly by using the economy mode that turns the camera off after two seconds, I think it will turn back on for your next timed picture, but you'll have to test it. You'll have to use an external battery solution like this if the battery won't last for your entire time lapse.