For travel, I take the charger that came with the camera and a Watson as a spare. Nice look but too bulky and much too expensive ($80 for the charger alone). These are all arranged because of size and capacity. You will have to install all four AAs though, due to the way the plate connects and you cant charge camera batteries and AAs at the same time. And no paper clip needed to change plates. 2) Battery failures are most likely during charging. The PGM0.5 card reader is designed for photographers on-the-go with its compact form factor and integrated USB-C connection, making it perfect for pairing with Android and iOS mobile devices with USB-C ports. All my cameras will either operate or charge, and some will only permit data exchange with USB connected, but not tethering. My Sony A7iii battery lasts easy for one day and is fresh again the next day. I have bought several dual USB powered chargers off of ebay. As a hint, it's not because they can't work out how to make a fast charger to go with their 64MP 10fps camera ;). I also have one 8-battery and two 4-battery chargers for my AAs for the same reason. I think you forgot (at least) two minuses: charges only one battery type at a time only two-pin connector for Li-Ion batteries instead of OEM 3-pin connection. Targeted for contractors, but useful for anyone who needs a lot of stuff charged fast. My travel kit (as a hobbyist) currently includes a USB charger with multiple USB ports (including USB PD). Also, they're somewhat pricey. Theres no doubt that when charging batteries this unit is both much more convenient and quicker than charging up the battery in my Sony a7 III in-camera via USB. The solar panel is working well when the the sun is shining.It is a "RAVPower Prime 28W 3-Port Solar Charger" with 3 USB port. The quantity discount will be reflected in your shopping cart, with the Adorama Edge Credit Card.Learn More. One thing struck me before I started testing, the supplied ejection tool is easily lost; it would have been a good idea to have a way of storing it in the base of the charger. Hhnel claims that a quick 15 minute charge will provide enough power for 150 shots. 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USB C power supplies can deliver much more power and still cost under $30. A simple pin and pad connection system makes plate swapping easy, The plate swap system could be simplified with a small button, Even your AA batteries can be accommodated. but a battery charger that not included is really a cheapskate move. All 3rd party chargers and batteries are better off avoided. DJI has a new gimbal, and it's compatible with some of the revolutionary accessories from the Ronin 4D. dont decide for the masses, everyone will decide for themselves. It would have been an even better idea not to have required one at all - a small button on the back would have been ideal. Some care is also required when changing a plate as there is only one correct orientation. I have had a Watson Duo for around 4 years, and love it. they all suck anyways. Analog photographer guru Markus Hofstaetter shows how he merges 21st-century technology with a 20th-century experience to streamline his analog photography workflow. Anyone has it for their phone and who needs recharge on the go has also powerbank in their pockets or backpacks. In this guide we've chosen a selection of cameras that make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images, ideal for sharing on social media. I couldn't imagine buying a lens that didn't include a hood. Fortunately, we fixed it. Exactly, the worst being, if your house burns ! Find out what we're doing differently. It was $13 and MUCH smaller than that thing. I hardly ever need to load four equally depleted AA batteries. Whats the best camera for around $2000? It is foldable so practical for travel.The battery charger which I connect to it (or to a power bank charged by it) is a "Patona Smart Dual LCD Charger" with USB-A plug. The Cube is okey, and it also takes AA-batteries, but my favorite for Sony NP batteries (BX1, FW50 and FZ100) is the ISDT NP2 that takes two at the same time in combinations and runs on USB-power. It might be nearly a decade old, but Nikon has released a firmware update to fix a live view problem its D7100 has when connected to a computer. and if it happened that someone bent the end of the connector, wouldnt it be great to have the cradle charger as well? Let's see how it performs. Bottom line - be very careful when picking up third party batteries and changers, especially when reading reviews that are not examining the electric circuitry. Believe me - you don't want to know first-hand how Li-Ion battery burns! Best charger for trips away. As the charger is designed to use 12 volts from the wall there was no change to charge times or functionality in the vehicle. The updates don't bring any new features or functionality, but do address a number of bugs present in the company's X-A5, X-A7, X-H1, X-T100 and X-T200 APS-C mirrorless cameras. Once this 4 to 4.4v charge voltage is removed, you'll notice the cell voltage read by a multimeter drops to the real cell voltage. I didn't see a Hahnel for the new Fuji NP-W235 :(. It is definitely not slower than on the original Canon charger ans using with or without 5 => 12 Volts adapter makes no difference. its cheap and the mfr should not be skimping on something like that. and same thing is now happening to computers with all "updates". Check out some summer vacation photos from beautiful British Columbia to see for yourself. I can say if I could only have one way to charge my batteries I would choose the in-camera way everyday. I use multiple cheap USB battery chargers, including one that charges NiMH AA\AAAs. I picked up a DeWalt 5 port (2 at plug, 3 remote) with 2 high voltage USB and 3 (2 amp) USB ports. I just use the 15-$20 usb based dual chargers for heavy use or even cheaper USB single chargers for least used, I can charge multiple types at once if I want to - ie: charge my flash AA's and LP-E17's at the same time as well as my phone, powerbank, and other do-dads.. Every manufacturer has their "included in the box" game. I tested the ProCube 2 with batteries for the Sony A7 III (which does not ship with a charger). Much better than the one Sony ships with cameras. Even if you switch systems. My Lumix didn't come with a charger. I don't know. There are billion(s) unit of fast charge smartphone used without issue around world these few years. Until now, the offerings from the likes of Delkin, ProGrade Digital and Sony topped out at 160GB. Maybe it's video production with long shooting runs that is causing the cracking. They have a huge range of adapters that let me charge batteries for everything from my a7RIII & a7RII to Panasonic GX8/FZ1000, GX9/GX85/GX7/LX100 and even my dinky LF1 pocket cam. The latter one is also sold in the US as DigiPower TC-U450 Universal Camera Battery Charger. It is a generalization that is not true. Had two of the first version and they both lasted less than a few weeks each. You can begin realizing your ideas as OpenAI, DALL-E's creator, has opened the AI up for public beta testing. Same with my Olympus Tough. Most of the popular Sony batteries can be charged with the included plates. Makes sense, because apparently Sony's "cable to camera charging" takes a LONG time. For example, you can get a dual NP-FW50 charger with two batteries for about $30; I have several YXWINs that were $25 including pairs of batteries, and they work great. Kolari Vision has completed its Nikon Z9 teardown, showcasing the flagship mirrorless camera's distinct design, impressive heatsink, extensive flex cables and much more. Nikkor 400mm F4.5 First Look - Director's Cut! I wish you had tested with recent Olympus m43 batteries as they use a higher than standard voltage and I have found that my generic chargers don't get them topped off because of that. OK, yes, sometimes it's because they're cheaping out, but mostly it's because you probably halve the lifespan of the battery by cooking it at a charge rate like that. That would add the battery heat to the sensor heat. Low speed, in-camera charging is NOT an adequate substitute. Note: Sometimes, 100% on the charger doesn't mean 100% in the camera. Tokina is restructuring its product lineup by announcing price increases on 13 of its lenses, each of which will receive a slight rebrand in the process. This has been out for ages, I brought two in Feb 2019. so far, nikon includes a hood and a battery charger. The Watson Duo gives the same sort of functionality at the same price although it's a bit larger, and the Nitecore USN4 offers dual charging at a lower cost although it lacks some of the features of the Hhnel. You should really mention the big caveat that charging AAs in a dumb charger like this one (one that doesn't monitor & charge each AA cell individually) will eventually ruin your expensive Eneloops and shorten their life significantly. I didn't get any spares. We got our hands on a production version of Canon's entry-level EOS R10 and took it for a spin. However, now trend in smartphone is cheap battery & super fast charge. Makes ZERO sense. I wonder what the difference is between the 1 and 2 versions.Something that might have added to the review.Perfectly happy with my The Hanhel ProCube 1 charging my Nikon and AA batteries, so unlikely to upgrade to the 2 version, but enjoyed reading the review. The saturation charge (the slower part above 70%) is really the most stressful to the battery, with each 0.10V/cell increase above 3.92 roughly halving the lifespan. I prefer in camera charging. If so, that would be a good reason to always charge them externally. I had a similar quality issue with unit for charging GH5 batteries: seating in the charger was inconsistent. However, I can't get over the price. I'm amazed by how small, cheap, and efficient power supplies and DC-to-DC converters have become over the last two decades. @forest drea: Interesting. I got mine for $10-15 less, and I think I've seen it for $20-25 less than that Amazon link - and it has a USB port for charging mobile devices. You are wrong. It looks interesting and the reviews seem to be fairly positive. @obsolescence - for Sony, it appears model-dependent whether USB power for taking images works, and given the rather limited power supply via older USB standards, few models would then operate and charge at the same time. The box also includes a 12v car adapter for charging on-the-go and various plug adapters for different countries. Additionally youre getting the ability to charge two batteries at the same time along with some other handy features not found in the BCQZ-1. Privacy PolicyTerms of Use The Nikon Z30 is the company's latest 'creator' focused mirrorless camera, a 21MP APS-C model made to be more vlogging friendly than ever. yes, i have tinfoil ready. It will charge the batteries in the charger first, and then switch on USB power to charge the third. A camera whose manufacturer is too cheap to provide a charger that likely costs less than $5 to manufacture, is not worth buying. But than, if the only charger breaks you will cry. But then again DPReview has to promote their owner. @io rep When you can charge in camera, you don't have to include a charger in the box. Overall, the ProCube 2 provides a quick way of charging either single or dual batteries. It is a clear indication that you will be bled dry with stupid monetary charges in the future. Not as tidy as a 2-battery unit but I can still charge 2 at once and if needed I have a backup. Sometimes I would ha e to jiggle the battery to ensure charging was enabled. @eit412608 -- I don't own a Sony cam, but if I remember corr, they can be charged & run from USB while in use. It's ridiculous. These chargers have two sliding adjustable contacts for plus and minus poles. Charging current is stated as up to 1700 mA for a single battery and 850 mA each when charging two. Its simply amazing. Intel used to say "It's a 5V world" because entire logic families ran on that. These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both speed and focus for capturing fast action and offer professional-level image quality. It's even possible to charge three batteries overnight if you connect your camera to the USB output. @glenn Do you really think charging someone $20+ for a piece of plastic is 'a more significant economic "crime"' than not including an electrical appliance which is subject to many regulations? I've been using it for almost 2 years and am very happy I bought it. Anyway, I prefer having some spare batteries, and charging my batteries slowly, for a better useful battery life. Why no product provide 30/60 minute fully charge?OPPO Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition (released at 2018) takes only 35 minutes to fully charge 3400mAh battery. Plus the Watson's plates can be used individually on the smaller (single battery) Watson chargers. How long does the Sony charger take to charge one battery? In light of this the ProCube 2 only seems to compete in terms of compactness if you need chargers for different brands and AA in your travel luggage. Olympus do a similar thing, as do Pentax, and Fujifilm used a single battery type for the longest time, only deviating now with the GFX and X-T4. Best battery charger I've seen. The naming conventions for smaller sensors are confusing and misleading, so we're going to change the way we talk about them. I also tested the ProCube 2 in a car with the supplied 12v lead. Though I personally see the lack of a charger a more significant economic "crime". The rest of the Hahnel might be good, but the AA plate is just a gimmick. It's small, inexpensive and incredibly wide. IDK, 4 years ago I got a 2 battery charger for my D750 that plugs in via USB and can charge both batteries (with hand grip) at the same time. "But I never had a problem with a 3rd party changer anyway" - said someone living in Norway, or Finland. As noted several times in these comments, thats the most prevalent source around. With backup batteries for each camera, I use the RavPowers more for top-up during the job. Copyright Adorama Camera, Inc. All rights reserved. at least you have option to swap batteries, lol. I find it hilarious that one would buy the B&H house brand (Watson) from Amazon. You have to charge the battery in camera. My Lumix also did not come with battery charger. The catch is they require a good 5V USB supply but those are cheap too. The front-mounted LCD shows you the current charge status, via a simple 5-segment capacity gauge of each battery. A data recovery expert in Poland, Enter Serwis, has shown off how they use a Spider Board to recover data from a non-functioning memory card. DALL-E 2 can generate photorealistic images from a text description. The camera store would also be selling those chargers, and won't normally notice if they wear the batteries for demo gear, they won't usually log how often their batteries last and how often they are charged on their models on display. You can't compare the energy capacity of two batteries, just considering the mAh numbers, without taking voltage into account. Hhnel claims that the ProCube 2 can charge two Sony NP-FZ100 batteries from empty to full in three hours and a single battery in two hours, something that well be testing later. So with this, i'd still have to bring my ravpower,etc anyways, because it's too serialized as far as charging capability. Best to just buy from B&H. Depends on the charging current, some USB devices deliver 3 Amps. Got two of 'em used for around $15 each. Its a solid unit finished in orange anodized aluminum. 5V is a rather low voltage to be using for power delivery, but now it works for a lot of stuff. Product info too, is sketchy and some of their products have compatibility issues. A charger that requires 50% longer to charge two batteries as compared to one is woefully inadequate. When you have built in USB charging which isn't that slower that dedicated charger it's a waste to include even USB wall charger. It charges all three common Sony battery types at once without the need for plates, it can charge two different battery types at once, its smaller than the Hhnel, and its also much cheaper ($35). It barely survived, but required a new cable. Have you ever seen a painting come to life, like the portraits in Harry Potter? With the advantage of being able to recharge all your batteries at the same time. Official user manual told me charge in camera body via USB cable. Canons I have had always came with a charger. I give them credit for that. Because they wouldn't be able to sell you their battery. For fully recharging depleted batteries before or after a job, I rely on the Duos. (more than twice as fast! What's the best camera for shooting landscapes? No plates to change and you can charge different types of batteries at the same time. I haven't use Fuji's charger for the last year because I always charge in camera, having one USB-C cable for all devices is huge plus and real weight saver for travelling. Check that Am*z*n linked "product" again - it only works for single-cell batteries, quoting the description "and most rechargeable lithium-ion batteries under 4.7 volts". After leaving the battery charging for another five to six minutes, I've found that my camera will reliably report 100% charge. It's a dual battery charger for all 3 of Sony's batteries. Better watch to find out. Thank you for the reply! Why does Canon not include the matching lens hood with every lens it sells like Sony does? You can wedge in a battery and charge on. Just buy from highly rated sellers. Huawei P30 Pro official battery replacement only cost SGD 24. https://consumer.huawei.com/sg/support/sparepart-price/. I would also se a new version with usb-c input and also out. Expensive device and does not support 5V USB input.There are much cheaper chargers ($30) with adjustable pins which can just be moved to fit the battery terminals which are in a different position for each battery type. a mfr cheapening out on something so inexpensive says so much. With DSLR's I bought a second charger just to be able to charge 2 batteries. Although they do have a website that invites customer questions and complaints, they won't answer any of them. I really don't see the advantage of having interchangeable plates when you can get multiple dedicated chargers that are still cheaper and smaller overall. Apparently, the optimal charge level for lithium-ion is ~3.92V/cell, which on many batteries means around 60-70%, but even 80% or 90% should be a significant improvement in longevity. At $80, it is cheaper than Sony's own BCQZ-1 charger (which retails for $98). - With the shape of something that will both take more space in the bag AND not fill all the space it will make you loose. This "trick" is offered as an option in some recent laptops where the user can set the maximum charge level to something lower than 100% (and also set the minimum discharge level).As a second example, the Olympus BCS-5 charger clearly states that it charges a 2-cell Li-Ion battery at 8.35 V (rather than the theorical 8.4 V) And it is a good thing. Hardware data recovery is complex, requiring sophisticated, expensive equipment. When prepping for a next-day job, simplifying battery maintenance helps, especially if you're using multiple cameras and flashes. - With plates that only take pairs of the same battery (individual plates on the original Hahnel/Watson, allowing to put two different plates and charge two different types of batteries at the time. The Sony version that we tested includes the plates to charge Sony NP-FZ100, NP-FW50 and NP-BX1 batteries you can only charge one type of battery at a time. Some Lithium based batteries have battery protection (BMS or charge controller) inside the package so your external readings may be deceiving. Canon, Nikon and Panasonic (oh yes, especially Panasonic ) tend to have a hot mess of over a dozen incompatible models.

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