Charging Camera Batteries on Set

[mcfly2015]

How would I charge my camera batteries on set if I am on location at a camp ground?

 

[TheArtist]

You either have a power source or you don't.

You can have a generator.

You can use some photovoltaic thing.

Maybe use the car's battery.

Depending on how long you're staying, sometimes the best solution is simply to buy another pair of batteries.

 

[PaulGriffith]

Everything The Artist said ^ +1.

 

[Zensteve]

Solar Charging Pad - maybe you can find a battery charger that takes a USB power supply. I didn't see such a charger, but only took a quick look. I bet there is one, somewhere.

Meanwhile, you can get a battery charger that plugs into a vehicle's cig-lighter: linkage

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[RoJo]

Also a lot of campgrounds now have power sources for the campers. Not sure if yours does though. Im filming a movie on a campground and they have full hook ups on all the sites (water, power, etc) but maybe if they have a hookup you can just ask to use their power.

 

[Chrisk]

How would I charge my camera batteries on set if I am on location at a camp ground?

Generator or kit van with rectifier or 12V in. Make sure whatever you use it as far from the action as you can get it and/or only run between shooting. Always remember the soundy has a large stick

 

[Cracker Funk]

Most campgrounds have electrical outlets. Does your location really have to be so remote? Can you not scout a location that has power?

 

[DDK]

You can get portable power banks that will charge devices like the camera but the expense of them usually makes just buying another battery the better option.

 

[rayw]

Buy a power inverter for your vehicle: http://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-invert...368886660&sr=8-5&keywords=auto+power+inverter