Backups and Batteries for Shooting Off the Grid
Posted: October 09, 2018
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Shooting "off the grid" can be a great way to stretch a photographer's creativity. Unfortunately, it also has the potential to cause anxiety over keeping your camera charged or how to ensure you won't lose all those great photos. When preparing for an off-grid adventure, it’s important to pack everything you need, which includes extra batteries and a way to backup photos. These tips can help photographers take advantage of the newer technology available today, so they're always be prepared to take photos no matter where they’re at.
Sara Sheehy, writer for Digital Photography School, shares battery and back up tips for off grid travel.
Road trips, and other “off the grid” travel adventures are a time for slowing down, for finding the unexpected, and for reconnecting with the world around you. Unfortunately, for us photographers, they can also be a time of anxiety and frustration. How can you keep your camera charged so it’s always ready when inspiration strikes? How can you handle batteries and backups of your photos so they aren’t lost in the mix before you return home?
As a consummate road-tripper and photographer, I’ve spent many years fine-tuning how to keep my camera charged, and my photos safe, for weeks of off the grid travel. Here are some tips to help you do the same.
Charging 101
Many cameras, from point and shoots to DSLRs, are powered by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.
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