Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Recharging camera batteries on the road

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recklesscogniti
08-13-08, 08:10 AM
I am planning on doing a cross-Eurasia trip in about 4 months and am a photographer. I have to keep a li-ion battery charged while being without access to power. What are my options on my bike? Can I charge that kind of battery with a hand-crank, is there some sort of system i can hook up to the bike to generate power, or do I got solar? Thank you kindly.

Jon Lewis
08-13-08, 09:00 AM
Hi I'm a photographer too what type of camera/battery??

Jon
recklesscogniti
08-13-08, 09:03 AM
I'll have my Nikon d200 with an EN-EL3e 7.4V 1600MA battery. Yourself?

geo8rge
08-13-08, 08:08 PM
Lots of threads/discussion about generator hubs used for charging batteries. Carry extra batteries.
Ed in GA
08-14-08, 07:11 AM
I would recommend that you buy a couple of extra Li-Ion Batteries for your camera.
If it's a DSLR, you'll probably get 400-500 shots per battery life.

You can pick up Generics for just about any camera from B & H Photo in NYC.

Even if it's a P&S camera, there are still Generic batteries available.

I have a Pentax K20D and when I travel, I carry three extra batteries with me.

Ed
recklesscogniti
08-15-08, 12:25 AM
great, thanks for the help. I didn't know about generator hubs and am checking them out now.
Markok765
08-15-08, 12:27 AM
My SLR doesn't need batteries.