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Post by NFLqueen on Feb 26, 2003 15:33:40 GMT -5
Just curious if recharging digital camera batteries cause grief when backpacking? Would it be more wise to bring a regular camera using film and carry the film throughout your trip? Or bring your battery charger?
Any suggestions?
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Post by publicmsu on Feb 26, 2003 20:07:20 GMT -5
I had the same question. I know the charger will be a real bitch to have to worry about, damn european power lines! I've got 2 batteries for my digital camera, but still a bit concerned. Was thinking about looking online for a european charger for my camera. Can't be that pricey.  |
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Post by Kim on Feb 26, 2003 22:44:58 GMT -5
Problem is, you need a different plug attachement for every second country!
Plus, if you bring your charger from home, you will need a voltage converter as well.
I did this when I went to Bali/Bangkok in Sept. for 2.5 weeks but if I was doing it for any longer than that, I wouldn't have.
Personally, if I did another long trip I probably wouldn't even bring the digital, I would just stick with my regular camera. It would be pretty hard to find places to download the pics, you would need to bring the software, adaptor etc. The computers are often antiques and probably wouldn't even manage it. I could barely check my bank balance at some of them.
I carried the film around Europe and it was no big deal. I just put white labels on the plastic containers and wrote what was on the film.
Kim
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Michele
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Post by Michele on Mar 14, 2003 0:09:58 GMT -5
I was also curious about bringing my digital camera this year. I have a new one that must be charged. Last year we took one digital camera (which took AA batteries, the new "e" batteries are GREAT) and one film camera. I have to say that the digital camera pictures were much better quality. It is worth the trouble of dealing with batteries because you can chose whether or not to keep the picture, if it doesn't turn out, you can delete and re-take the picture. You will not have that option once you get home and develop your film. I was very pleased with the selection of pictures taken on the digital camera over the film camera.
Michele
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konagirl
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Post by konagirl on Mar 16, 2003 23:12:34 GMT -5
I think the answer is a battery powered digital camera with some extra memory sticks....Sony has a cute new model, very compact, takes a couple of AA batteries. Under $300 without additional memory. Pretty expensive, but worth it, I think.
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Post by Viajante on Apr 23, 2003 13:44:22 GMT -5
For those who have taken a digital camera and a 35mm, or who just took a digital camera, do you think it is worth it to take both?
I don't have a 35mm, but I have a digital camera and a fancy Nikon (which I don't think I'll take), and was wondering if I should get a decent 35mm in addition to the digital camera. I hope it won't be a problem with uploading the pictures, my memory card can hold quite a few, and there's no software needed, just a computer with a USB port that I can plug into.
My travel companion might have a 35mm. Just curious as to or not it's worth it to have options.
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Post by 4DTravel on May 31, 2003 1:01:02 GMT -5
Honduras/Prague/Budapest/St petersburg/Lisbon
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I suppose it depends on how light you want to pack and how many photos you take, etc.
I take a LOT of pictures and I currently travel with one carry-on bag with built-in back-pack straps. In it are my clothes and a laptop computer and two battery chargers. (My two cameras use different sized batteries) Then I have a smaller bag (a converted insulated lunch/sandwich bag) for two digital cameras.
(http://www.4dtravel.com/Rich_bags.jpg)
BOTH battery chargers were designed for 120/220 power. I did have a couple of prong adapters (but a power converter isn't necessary)
One camera is sorta large (Olympus E-100RS) and the other is very small (Minolta Dimage X) I had 4 132 Smart media cards for the Olympus and 2 132 SD cards for the Minolta. Every night I'd download from the memory cards to the laptop, write my journal, erase the memory cards, and recharge the batteries. I had enough batteries so I'd usually leave some charging when I went out in the morning.
The only problems:
1> the recharge seemed to take TWICE as long on 220 as on 110. this ment that when I woke up in the middle of the night I'd also switch batteries in the rechargers.
2> I took 17,000+ photos. My Laptop didn't have enough room for that. So I had to go to an Internet Cafe and Burn CDs
I can't imagine travelling without a digital camera, and, since I'm usually gone for a month or more AND I like to write journals I also take the laptop.
If you're not going for very long (or don't take many photos) then you may not need/want the extra bother of the laptop. (or you may want to go to an internet cafe *IF* they'll let you download pictures and burn CDs)
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The trip to Lisbon was the first trip with these two cameras AND the first time I used rechargable batteries. The Olympus E-100RS really ATE up the batteries and I'd hate to have to pay for all that I'd have used. (likewise the film for 17K+ photos!!!!) On previous trips I've only taken an Olympus D-340 and the laptop and I've bought batteries in-country.
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Post by Patrick on May 31, 2003 8:35:16 GMT -5
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Post by LHR02 on May 31, 2003 8:49:21 GMT -5
and to think I got grief for taking 52 rolls of film! ;D
Do you have any of your photos posted somewhere we can visit? Would love to see some of them.....and hey, consider adding some to our gallery here.
ging
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Post by 4DTravel on Jun 1, 2003 1:29:51 GMT -5
and to think I got grief for taking 52 rolls of film! ;D Do you have any of your photos posted somewhere we can visit? Would love to see some of them.....and hey, consider adding some to our gallery here. ging Some pictures are on-line at http://www.4DTravel.com: Honduras 94: all photos - journal - scans Honduras 96: All photos - journal - scans Chicago 96: All photos (first digital camera - Epson PhotoPC - I think it would only hold 16 of the 640x480) and journal - somewhat "weak" IMHO Prague/Budapest 98 (30+Days) : Photos of first two days (trip over and how we found the flat and remainder of 2nd day) - Journal of that day - Scans St Pete 2001 (35 days): All photos of May 25th - Journal for that day - photos of the flat - some music Lisbon 2002 (40 days) - Nothing on-line yet ------------- I'm trying to decide between: Paris, Kiev, La Paz, and that nice little town in Equador - perhaps 2 months - perhaps starting next month.... |
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Post by Patrick on Jun 1, 2003 1:33:22 GMT -5
Your photos are pretty good! Thanks for sharing your site with us. I'll have to look it over more thoroughly tomorrow, I checked the st. petersburg page and the photos look great!
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Post by LHR02 on Jun 1, 2003 6:22:19 GMT -5
Never thought to take photos of food! Looking at them made me hungry this morning. ;D Cool idea and a great way to remember a day. Nice photos....thanks for sharing the link.
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Post by Kim on Jun 1, 2003 9:46:23 GMT -5
Yeah, I like the food photos too! My stomach is kind of growling now!
But no link to guideforeurope.com in the Information/Links? (just teasing you! ;D)
Kim
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Post by Nicpak on Jun 1, 2003 19:48:48 GMT -5
Here at home, I've used machines that let you create a CD of pictures directly from your memory card (no software or download necessary). I'm guessing/ hoping these same machines could be found in Europe (perhaps in a photography store?). Has anyone seen or used these machines anywhere in Europe? If so, how did they turn out (quality, cost, reliability, etc)? Thanks! ~Nicole PS For others wanting to bring their Canon digicams and worrying about charging the batteries (I was) - according to Canon's website, you just need the plug converter since the charger can handle either voltage.  |
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Post by 4DTravel on Jun 1, 2003 22:01:21 GMT -5
Here at home, I've used machines that let you create a CD of pictures directly from your memory card (no software or download necessary). I'm guessing/ hoping these same machines could be found in Europe (perhaps in a photography store?). Has anyone seen or used these machines anywhere in Europe? If so, how did they turn out (quality, cost, reliability, etc)? I've never seen them - but then I don't go into many camera stores (here OR there) - I would THINK that you MIGHT find those things in large cities in perhaps France/Germany/etc... and probably NOT in some of the more "interesting" areas. (although IF 1 "CameraCard" = 1 CDR then you could end up with a LOT of CDRs) but I like the laptop for keeping my journal. |
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