Best camera & camcorder battery chargers according to redditors
We found 241 Reddit comments discussing the best camera & camcorder battery chargers. We ranked the 127 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
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.
Amp Hours (Ah) is not a cross platform measurement of capacity. 5Ah for your phone is likely at a different voltage than the 2.6Ah LPe6 battery.
Amps*Volts=Watts
Watt hours is a true measurement of capacity because you can extrapolate the amps and volts.
What I use is an NPf 970 battery on a Blindspot plate with a 12v dc out to weipu 2 pin cable.
Companies get cute with what they quote as the "MAh capacity" of a given battery, but the Sony standard for a 970 battery is 6600MAh at 7.4v I believe, which is 48.84 Wh. I haven't really seen truly higher capacities than that despite what manufacturers say.
The Pocket 4k draws *roughly* ~25Wh of power (from my tests), depending on screen brightness, codec, frame rate, and attached accessories. So one of those batteries gets you perhaps up to 2 hours if you're lucky. If you need endurance longer than that, I HIGHLY recommend getting a VMount or Gold Mount battery instead of a battery bank, because it will allow you to expand to other cameras and lights in the future and they will provide much more power. You can get VMount batteries that go up to roughly 100Wh. These are professional cinema batteries the industry standard.
NPF batteries allow you to power other things like lights and monitors as well, plus they are small enough to gimbal mount or go handheld if you need to. Banks and VMount will be larger and heavier. That is why I chose NPF.
I use:
Battery (DSTE and Powerextra have been fine for me):https://www.amazon.com/DSTE-Replacement-MVC-CD1000-DCR-VX2100E-NEX-FS700RH/dp/B00M3P9YBQ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=npf970&qid=1572497795&sr=8-3
Plate:
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Junkie-NP-F-Blind-Spot/dp/B07NF14XW4/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=blindspot+npf&qid=1572498095&sr=8-3
Cable:
https://www.amazon.com/KONDOR-BLUE-Adapter-Juicebox-Blackmagic/dp/B07Y5S6S86/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=pocket+cinema+4k+power+cable&qid=1572498113&sr=8-7
Like this
Posted by IM_THE_DECOY down below.
Buy more batteries.
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.
> it does seem like more of a sidestep than a step up
In fact, the BMPCC is a significant step up for filmmaking from an entry level 8-bit 4:2:0 Canon DSLR for its headphone jack, 13 stops of dynamic range, 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes and losslessly compressed CinemaDNG RAW codecs. But $500-$600 is too much for a camera with a broken LCD when you can [get one in good condition for $624 (with a 30 day money back guarantee) from Adorama] (http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60286/51926/1036?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fus%2520%2520%2520%2520870340.html).
You'll also need a [$93.80 electronic adapter] (https://www.amazon.com/Commlite-CM-EF-MFT-Electronic-Aperture-Panasonic/dp/B01324WKAS//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) for your Canon glass, plus a [$24.99 pistol grip] (https://www.amazon.com/JJC-HR-DV-Stabilizer-Camcorder-Blackmagic/dp/B00MRNP2LA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) to make the camera easier to handle, an [$89 LCD viewfinder] (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1013082-REG/kinotehnik_lcdvfbm_blackmagic_pocket_2ea_mounting_plates_soft.html) to make the screen usable and a [$25.90 external battery solution] (https://www.amazon.com/ILED-Battery-Adapter-BMPCC-HDV-Z96/dp/B00WLEKQS4//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) with a [$5.95 1/4" to 1/4" male to male threaded screw adapter] (https://www.amazon.com/BephaMart-Threaded-Camera-Adapter-Shipped/dp/B01BAJL39Q//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) to screw the battery plate into the pistol grip.
I use a [$21.98 pair of Sony batteries (with a charger)] (https://www.amazon.com/NP-F550-Sony-CCD-RV100-CCD-RV200-CCD-TR215/dp/B00CPYXQ2S//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) [Referral Links] to power this camera and avoid "constant battery swaps" .
This makes the BMPCC a lot more usable ([here] (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipP36i3sKZqhmyenGWf5e1JZZDDic_oBxVskDqxrCk5jb-JPhzPCDbY9RJToK20GvQ/photo/AF1QipNZiA3jh_Dn9dPuWPkklGotAB811ZMQyZDRG1UW?key=T3ZwTzBqckVSMkFwMVp3djFBVHBaTzV3RG5lMkhn) is a picture of my setup) - and gives you a very capable camera for filmmaking, as seen in these examples:
Feature Films
Short Films
Documentaries
There are many more examples in the [Pocket Cinema Camera group] (https://vimeo.com/groups/pocketcamera) I moderate over on Vimeo.
If you decide to go with the Pocket, you might want to subscribe over at /r/bmpcc - lots of knowledgeable folks there who can help you get the most out of your new camera.
Hope this is helpful, good luck with your filmmaking career and with finding the right camera for your needs!
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
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
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.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CHQ1PM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered this and use it all the time it's not super fast but it's cheap and good.
I got this one on amazon. it's micro usb.
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.
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
Is this the same opus name as the 4 slot charger? BT-C100?
....oooor you could just get one of These.
Faction of the cost and weight, and a lot more juice for your electronics.
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!
Absolutely! I'm gonna leave it here so anyone scrolling by can see it, but I'll also DM you and the other person who asked for it so you don't have to check back in the thread.
NEEWER 2-Pack 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light, LED Light for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Panasonic,SONY, Samsung and Olympus Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07438JXM7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cIS2Ab7JHAYCT
(Despite some reviews claiming the battery life is poor or the output is low, I've had nothing but great experiences with these panels. With the batteries I use, I can do a surprising amount of shooting before the batteries die out. Not only that, I only have two batteries. So the fact that it is often enough for what I do is astonishing. Also, the output is just fine. In fact, bright enough at max output that it hurts your eyes without a softbox. With the softbox it is perfectly bright for most occasions. If you need brighter, look into the Neewer CN-216 or CN-304. Just be ready to warn people about their brightness.)
Neewer 5.9x6.7 inches/15x17 centimeters Camera Collapsible Diffuser Mini Softbox for CN-160, CN-126 and CN-216 LED Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OXCGA28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CQS2AbBYSF5KE
(It has gone up a bit in price since I bought the two that I own, but it still offers excellent performance for the price. These are specifically made for the CN-160 panels. They diffuse light excellently, but at a minor cost. They are a bit of a pain in the ass to place onto the panel. At that price, though, you can't complain too much. You should be careful with them, as some have said that they don't take kindly to being handled roughly. My advise: take your time and do it carefully.)
Neewer 2 Pieces 2600mAh Li-ion Replacement Battery with Charger for Sony NPF550/570/530, Fit for Sony HandyCams, Neewer CN-160 CN-216 LED Light, Neewer 759 74K 760 Feelworld 759 74K 760 Field Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDC47YM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gVS2Ab3RDJ319
(Outside of another tiny price increase, there's not much to say about these. They do the job incredibly well for what I put them through. However, NP F550 type batteries aren't meant to last incredibly long shoots. If you do long shoots, invest in a few more batteries and consoder using the larger capacity NP F750 type batteries.)
Fovitec StudioPRO - 2x 7'6" Classic Light Stand Kit - [Classic][For Photo and Video][Includes Carrying Bag] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNZJLG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_j0S2AbBBPVA2J
(These light stands have served me well. But, as with all cheaper gear, they won't withstand care that is too rough. They've handled plenty with me, but I recommend you try to take care of them. Other than that, they're just light stands.)
Bonus:
Neewer 12 x 12-Inches Pack of 8 Transparent Color Correction Lighting Gel Filter in 8 Different Colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CCIKB5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f3S2Ab6ZCYTAD
(Some cheap color gels. Get the job done.)
Of course I must include: This is all cheaper starter gear. It is not meant to replace the more expensive light kits that are much more durable, do much more and produce much better results. But restriction breeds creativity. And a passionate, new content creator with a creative eye will make the best of what they have. If you are a starting filmmaker, videographer or photographer, by all means, use this setup. Once you're ready to move onto better, more costly equipment, though, don't hesitate.
Alternatively you can get a charger, that has a USB input like this:
https://www.amazon.com/OAproda-Replacement-Battery-Charger-PowerShot/dp/B06WV9W8S5
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!
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.
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.
All for a $25 battery charger!
I could understand if it was, like, uranium or something but a fucking charger?
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
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-MH-24-Charger-EN-EL14-compatible/dp/B003ZYF3MI/
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/730871-REG/Nikon_27019_MH_24_Quick_Charger_for.html
First off the legit charger is very easy to find indeed, so I suspect this is more about cost and less about accessibility.
Secondly, generic chargers are of an unknown quantity. Which is to say that we have no idea if they're good/bad, safe/unsafe, or similar. Even with a generic I would always try and buy from a real "brand" with some kind of reputation on the line (e.g. Energizer).
While there is never any assurance, at least with a brand they have something to potentially lose if they sell you an unsafe or poor device, with a unknown Chinese based company they can just re-incorporate under a new name if they do something "bad."
Plus companies with a Western branch can be sued. Chinese-only companies can in theory, but realistically it won't happen unless someone dies.
I purchased a 7 inch unit with a 'Feelworld' sticker on it for $135 and it works surprisingly well. I also bought some batteries (Sony L series) and a charger as well as a magic arm and a carrying case. I am very pleased with it and the only gripe I have with it is that the power button is more like a standby button. I have to remember to pop the battery out so I don't end up with it being dead.
Here's some links:
Magic arm - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QTIVL82/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8
Clamp - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CM5SNY0/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Case - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0196JV89C/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Huge battery (one last all day about) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00M3P9YBQ/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Inexpensive HDMI cable - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014I8SIJY/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Smaller batteries and charger - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CPYXQ2S/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And finally, the monitor - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SV5K9WA/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Let me know ow if you have any questions!
You'll generally find people in two camps on this:
I used to only use OEM batteries. Now, I have a mix of Sony and Wasabi batteries. As far as I can tell, they work just the same. That said, part of me feels just a bit safer with the Sony ones.
But do I think the charger alone is worth $88? No. That's crazytalk.
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”
You can get Sony’s original external battery charger even though it’s price is a little bit steep.
Or you could get some third party chargers for the fraction of the Sony price.
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.
dont forget extra battery pack. i own this one. it works really well.
I don't know, I still prefer having a separate powerbank and flashlight+headlamp than a combination for redundancy's sake.
Right now, I carry Thrunite TH10 and the TN12 with a 18650 powered powerbank.
I typically carry 8 18650 cells with me but, the headlamp/flashlight can pretty much last a whole weekend trip on one pair while the other 4 are used to charge my phone/kindle/DSLR batteries.
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.
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
You've probably already picked some up, but I've used these with no issues.
This is what I have:
Opus BT-C100 might be a better choice than F1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FO0RDGO
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.
[This] (http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Charger-EN-EL14-Battery-compatible/dp/B003ZYF3MI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=28NLV2YGYH4YR&coliid=IWMJ96672W5K4) is what I'm saving for. I lost my Nikon camera battery charger during our wedding and now I can't use my camera to take pictures. It's super frustrating, especially when it comes to my Etsy store, because I really need to take pictures for it, but alas, my poor camera battery is dead! :(
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
LP-E6 LP E6N Battery RAVPower Rechargeable Battery Charger Set for Canon 5D Mark II https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B072BBWHRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fdHkDbBG6KX5V
I have no experience with it, but comes with two 3rd party batteries for a very reasonable price.
More than likely the battery bank will hold more energy in less space than the camera batteries will. It might be an idea to have a larger battery bank 20,000 to 25,000 mah as it will be more efficient on space and weight, as camera batteries are typically inefficient compared to the newer battery packs.
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.
Get some of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HFOJQ0I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_C0nvDbWM3W1VE
Thanks for the reply!
I don't have a working laptop at the moment so that takes care of that.
The camera is a Nikon D3200. Unfortunately uses a Nikon-specific EN-EL14 lithium ion battery that charges via this thing.
I'll be flying into Warsaw.
Edit: The goal right now is to get a U.S. to Poland power adapter and just use that to charge my phone and camera batteries at different times, but I don't know for sure if that would work.
Any portable battery and inverter should work fine for battery charging. The battery supplies the juice, the inverter gives you AC that the camera battery charger needs. It might be overkill and heavier than you want to lug around unless you can leave it at a basecamp or you are near your vehicle. This is somewhat lighter that might be what you want: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Whistler-XP-200-Watt-Continuous-Battery-Powered-Inverter-Generator-XP200i/303626762
If you mean a power brick for charging phones, you’d need a battery charger that can charge off USB. Something like this should work if you find one compatible with your camera battery: https://www.amazon.com/OAproda-Battery-Charger-Compatible-PowerShot/dp/B06WV9W8S5
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.
Yeah, another reason might be good to have backup is for traveling, this battery least long but also takes longer to charge.
Here is the one I bought, can’t really tell you it’s good or not since there’s nothing else to compare to:newmowa
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
I use this cheap Chinese charger from Amazon.
Though, I really wanted this Nitecore charger.
There is not much actual difference. Nitecore is just a name that I trust more.
Each brand makes dual USB chargers for different camera batteries. They charge a wee bit slower, but they're effective.
There is nothing wrong with buying off-brand batteries as long as they're made to the appropriate specifications (which, they are--they wouldn't stay in business if they burned out themselves or cameras).
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?
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
using this one https://www.amazon.com/Newmowa-NP-FW50-SLT-A55V-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10/dp/B00V5ORSZK
Apart from the beard trimmer, just buy a good USB charger. You can buy the Apple iPad charger and the world travel kit, and only bring the 2 adapters you'll need on your trip. Cheap, good USB cables from Anker or Monoprice. I replaced my DSLR charger with this guy. Much smaller, works great, and takes USB.
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
LP E6 LP E6N RAVPower Rechargeable Battery Charging Set for Canon 5D Mark II III and IV, 70D, 5Ds, 6D, 5Ds, 80D, 7D, 60D, 5Ds R DSLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BBWHRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HUDSzbQCMD1H8
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).
Why not buy an actual adapter that is made for a single f-mount battery to USB then? Besides the price? Sorry, I just refuse to condone cobbling together crap to make it work when there is an actual product for the purpose.
Or buy a D-tap converter that changes the V-mouny to D-tap, then you can get a D-tap to USB to plug in to that.