Peter Branch Posted October 8, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 8, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) My X1 batteries come supplied with a fairly robust plastic pouch in which to keep them when not in the camera. My M240 batteries come with nothing. I don't like live terminals exposed in one of the pockets of my Billingham bags. How do members cope with the problem of storing and carrying spare batteries? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rosuna Posted October 8, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 8, 2013 I do it with a simple transparent plastic bag of small size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WPalank Posted October 8, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 8, 2013 Think Tank Photo DSLR Battery Holder 4 969 B&H Photo Video Great for travel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted October 8, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 8, 2013 I solved the problem with two of Luigi's Spare Battery/SD card carriers for the M 240. His site is a nightmare to navigate, I can't find the page with the case on again, perhaps there wasn't a page with the M240 cases. The best and easiest option is to email his daughter Genevra whose address is on this page. Her communication/language skills are excellent. My order for two cases in Rally Brown leather was described as: Euro 100 (euro 50 X 2) for TWO rally spare Battery/SD cards carriers for the M 240. The workmanship is excellent. There is a leather covered Velcro patch which is stitched onto the back of the case which allows secure attachment to a camera strap. (I found the M240 battery rather heavy/clumsy when attached to the strap, but it's very secure). Only slight problem I encountered is that the two leather pull tabs which allow you to easily remove the SD cards can make it difficult to insert the card. I overcame that problem by leaving the tabs in place and wrapping a strip of paper around the card before inserting it. The strip was long enough to leave free lengths at the top which you could hold to pull the card out. Overall I'm very pleased with the carriers. M240, R-M adapter and 100mm Apo Macro Bob. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/214291-m240-battery-storage/?do=findComment&comment=2437635'>More sharing options...
farnz Posted October 8, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 8, 2013 I solved the problem with two of Luigi's Spare Battery/SD card carriers for the M 240. .... Funnily enough I'd done exactly the same except with my D2's leather battery pouch from Luigi, which fits the M240's battery perfectly. I suppose I could claim credit for recycling. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbell Posted October 9, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 9, 2013 I'm often a bit worried that I'm too cavalier when I see posts in this forum. People seem to have wrappers, holders, protectors, pouches and so on for everything! My batteries, 2 of them go in my bag. Same as my lenses and camera, and accessories. If I need to change batteries I can't be bothered with pouch within pouch within pocket within within within... If the kit can't handle this "standard usage" then I'll drop the brand like a brick. Thing is, it can, if you let it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WPalank Posted October 9, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 9, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm often a bit worried that I'm too cavalier when I see posts in this forum. People seem to have wrappers, holders, protectors, pouches and so on for everything! My batteries, 2 of them go in my bag. Same as my lenses and camera, and accessories. If I need to change batteries I can't be bothered with pouch within pouch within pocket within within within... If the kit can't handle this "standard usage" then I'll drop the brand like a brick. Thing is, it can, if you let it. Agreed this is the 'manly" way to do things, but I want my contacts protected. Also, many times I am traveling with a Light pack and strobes. so I have "Stuff". This way I can organize my bag or even Think Tank "Airporter" so that everything is in the exact right spot and can find it without looking, in the dark without a flashlight (actually a small flash light goes in everyone of my bags in a very specific location). Also, I often travel with up to eight batteries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted October 9, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 9, 2013 ... If the kit can't handle this "standard usage" then I'll drop the brand like a brick. Hope you have a decent protector on it to absorb the shock. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbell Posted October 10, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 10, 2013 Agreed this is the 'manly" way to do things, but I want my contacts protected. Also, many times I am traveling with a Light pack and strobes. so I have "Stuff". This way I can organize my bag or even Think Tank "Airporter" so that everything is in the exact right spot and can find it without looking, in the dark without a flashlight (actually a small flash light goes in everyone of my bags in a very specific location). Also, I often travel with up to eight batteries. I'm certainly not trying to say anyone is wrong, or less manly! Just that it differs to my approach considerably. If I'm going with strobes and a roller then it applies doubly! The airport roller IS the case and protection, every other case comes off and the stuff goes in bare. It just seems more logical to me, as opposed to bag within bag within bag within.... and on set I really can't be arsed with flipping the roller top to grab something and have it be in another "wrapper" - if you see what I mean. Different strokes and all that, no 'attack' intended - I'll probably suffer an equipment failure some day as a result of my negligence! (but then I have my back up kit anyway ... so ...... ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbell Posted October 10, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 10, 2013 Hope you have a decent protector on it to absorb the shock. Pete. Can you get that horribly rubber "camera armour" for the M240? Goodness I hope not! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 10, 2013 Share #11 Posted October 10, 2013 Agreed this is the 'manly" way to do things, but I want my contacts protected. Also, many times I am traveling with a Light pack and strobes. so I have "Stuff". This way I can organize my bag or even Think Tank "Airporter" so that everything is in the exact right spot and can find it without looking, in the dark without a flashlight (actually a small flash light goes in everyone of my bags in a very specific location). Also, I often travel with up to eight batteries. Not only that, but airlines require batteries to be carried in individual plastic bags with the contacts sealed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Branch Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted October 10, 2013 An American friend is bringing me a Think-Tank battery holder bought from B&H in NY. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbell Posted October 10, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 10, 2013 Not only that, but airlines require batteries to be carried in individual plastic bags with the contacts sealed. None that I fly with throughout Europe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvaliquette Posted October 10, 2013 Share #14 Posted October 10, 2013 Not only that, but airlines require batteries to be carried in individual plastic bags with the contacts sealed. I travel with "bare batteries" in a side pocket and have never been challenged by airline security. Over the years, these batteries have included Motor Drive-R, DMR and M9. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WPalank Posted October 10, 2013 Share #15 Posted October 10, 2013 Me as well. Now I am just concerned with all the threads having problems, "pull out the battery", "pull out the SD card" without a true diagnosis. With protective case, and keeping contacts clean, we can at least rule something out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verteidiger Posted October 11, 2013 Share #16 Posted October 11, 2013 I use the small bag made of cloth the battery pack was wrapped in when camera and battery were delivered. Quite adequate to protect the contacts. And there are even more bags where the charger and the camera belt were wrapped in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 11, 2013 Share #17 Posted October 11, 2013 I travel with "bare batteries" in a side pocket and have never been challenged by airline security. Over the years, these batteries have included Motor Drive-R, DMR and M9. Guy So do I, but read the rules. If they want to turn nasty and hassle you they are within their rights to confiscate naked batteries. In fact, the TSA forbids them completely.: http://apps.tsa.dhs.gov/mytsa/cib_results.aspx?src=tsawebsite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted October 11, 2013 Share #18 Posted October 11, 2013 Not only that, but airlines require batteries to be carried in individual plastic bags with the contacts sealed. I probably do around 100 flights a year, all over the world and I've never come across this requirement. I usually travel with an M9 and three spare batteries, all in my hand luggage. Regards, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted October 11, 2013 Share #19 Posted October 11, 2013 In fact, the TSA forbids them completely. Apparently only in checked luggage. What gave you the idea that camera batteries are completely forbidden? Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits loose lithium batteries from being transported in checked baggage. Car batteries, wet batteries, or spillable batteries are prohibited from both carry-on and checked baggage unless being used to power a scooter or wheelchair. If a battery is used to power a scooter or wheelchair, you must advise the aircraft operator so that the battery can be properly packaged. Even if an item is generally permitted, it may be subject to additional screening or not allowed through the checkpoint if it triggers an alarm during the screening process, appears to have been tampered with, or poses other security concerns. The final decision rests with TSA on whether to allow any items on the plane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbell Posted October 11, 2013 Share #20 Posted October 11, 2013 I probably do around 100 flights a year, all over the world and I've never come across this requirement. I usually travel with an M9 and three spare batteries, all in my hand luggage. Regards, Tom You don't spend enough time reading the rules, like me I guess? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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