ChiILX1 Posted October 20, 2010 Share #1 Posted October 20, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm an anthropology student and may have the opportunity to do fieldwork soon in Guatemala. This is my dream photographic situation. However, is anyone familiar with a way to charge the X1 battery without electricity? In Peru I used a solar power battery charger for AA batteries, but is there a solar powered outlet for the charger? I'd love to take the X1. I wouldn't want to have to lay down on an MP and film. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 Hi ChiILX1, Take a look here X1 in the "bush". I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
PasMichiel Posted October 20, 2010 Share #2 Posted October 20, 2010 maybe something like this: Promotional Portable Emergency Mobile Phone Charger with LED Light-China Customized Portable Emergency Mobile Phone Charger with LED Light- CWSG23864 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiILX1 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted October 21, 2010 maybe something like this:Promotional Portable Emergency Mobile Phone Charger with LED Light-China Customized Portable Emergency Mobile Phone Charger with LED Light- CWSG23864 Great idea with wind up as opposed to solar. The website is unworkable though from a purchase standpoint. Any reputable brands & models - on decent domestic sites? Anyone with experience in this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted October 21, 2010 Share #4 Posted October 21, 2010 Check REI. They're bound to have a good solution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiILX1 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted October 21, 2010 Check REI. They're bound to have a good solution. Good call! I found these: Brunton Power Storage It says they can power almost any electronic device, and they even list digital cameras, but when you check out the manual it says it can't be connected directly to AC and needs to go through some converter. Anyone have electric experience and know how to get one of these to work with the X1 charger? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted October 21, 2010 Share #6 Posted October 21, 2010 You can pick up a DC to AC power inverter for about $15 at Target or Wal-Mart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiILX1 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted October 21, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) You can pick up a DC to AC power inverter for about $15 at Target or Wal-Mart. Does that give me an outlet? Sorry, unfamiliar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyIII Posted October 21, 2010 Share #8 Posted October 21, 2010 Too bad Leica does not provide a car charger type input on the X1 battery charger. It seems like you would need to find a power source that puts out the DC 4.2V 0.65A to match the battery charger, and then do surgery on the charger to connect it. Or perhaps there is an existing universal charger that will accept the X1 battery and includes a DC input jack. The following is from the Brunton website: Can I use a DC to AC inverter with your panels? No, you will not be able to use a DC to AC converter that will accept your standard AC power cables. There is to much efficiency or power loss in the conversion that takes place. You are essentially taking your DC power the panel is producing and changing it to AC (110 Volts). The power cord to your device then drops that AC power back down to the needed DC power the device is looking for. What you want to do is skip that process and find a direct DC to DC adapter so you don't experience that power loss. A DC auto style adapter is available for most electronic devices, it may just take a little searching. Rocky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyIII Posted October 21, 2010 Share #9 Posted October 21, 2010 I've never purchased from this seller, but here is one on eBay that is advertised to work with the X1 battery and includes a car charger DC input. Battery Charger for LEICA BP-DC8 BPDC8 X1 X-1 18706 - eBay (item 180561776907 end time Nov-15-10 01:51:27 PST) Rocky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiILX1 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted October 21, 2010 Thanks for all the great replies. As for the dc converter, it worries me about that power company that on one page of the manual they say to use the converter, and on the FAQ page they say you can't. As for the DC charger good find. It worries me though that it's not a Leica branded charger. Once when I lived in Peru I had an off brand charger for a canon battery which was supposed to adjust voltage automatically but instead exploded both itself and my camera battery. I've since been choosier with electric devices. I think this solution may be a good one if there are no better options. Atleast it theoretically would work! Any better ideas? Again I really appreciate the great finds! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyIII Posted October 21, 2010 Share #11 Posted October 21, 2010 Here is another one that accepts a 12 volt input, but like you said it is not Leica brand or specific. LEICA X1 Universal Digital Charger, FREE Shipping, LEICA X1 PHONE Universal Digital Charger Rocky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted October 21, 2010 Share #12 Posted October 21, 2010 The Leica battery, while branded, isn't Leica made -- they source it from the same place these other batteries are sourced. If you're worried about using the actual Leica battery on a third-party charger, just buy a couple third-party batteries from the company selling the charger. I'm sure their batteries and chargers work together. I used bestbatt.com to order some batteries for my Canon camcorder that have worked great. They came with their own charger with a DC adapter. However, they came with a HUGE disclaimer that I should never EVER charge them on the Canon using the Canon charger. I've never tried it to find out why. The only downside to using third-party batteries is that they may not have the correct coding to make the battery indicator work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiILX1 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share #13 Posted October 22, 2010 The Leica battery, while branded, isn't Leica made -- they source it from the same place these other batteries are sourced. If you're worried about using the actual Leica battery on a third-party charger, just buy a couple third-party batteries from the company selling the charger. I'm sure their batteries and chargers work together. I used bestbatt.com to order some batteries for my Canon camcorder that have worked great. They came with their own charger with a DC adapter. However, they came with a HUGE disclaimer that I should never EVER charge them on the Canon using the Canon charger. I've never tried it to find out why. The only downside to using third-party batteries is that they may not have the correct coding to make the battery indicator work. Thanks. I have 2 Leica X1 batteries already though. I guess there is no portable outlet out there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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