Travel tips

Rob Greenhill · #1 23-12-2008, 12:45 AM

Just a side thought,but when I'm away on trips (mostly climbing), for extended periods,I usually carry 3 sets of batteries for my camera(using 2 in a battery grip), and a solar powered charger.Absolutly brill for when you are away from mains electricity .They can recharge a canon battery in a couple of hours,regardless of temperature or bright sunlight.
Hope this is of use folks

Rob

Steven Gourlay · #2 23-12-2008, 12:51 AM

Cool Rob what solar charger do you have?
I have a battery grip for the 400D but not invested in one for the 5D yet, they do come in handy.

Rob Greenhill · #3 24-12-2008, 12:08 AM

Steven ,Ive got a silva solar charger with a 12v ciggi outlet,so if you use a hamma (or similar) travel charger,its just a matter of plug in and go.The unit is aboutthe size of a really thin paperback,which opens out.It can then be attatched to a rucksac etc while you're on the move.This is probably the most useful bit of kit I bought.

Steven Gourlay · #4 24-12-2008, 12:13 AM

Cheers Rob will have a look at that, i have a backpack not designed for camera equipment that has built in solar panels to charge.

Rob Greenhill · #5 24-12-2008, 12:21 AM

You could be on to a winner Steven,give it a go m8