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Nikon photographers in Todos Santos?

SMG - 10-17-2011 at 09:08 AM

Hola Nomads,

I'm in Todos Santos with my Nikon d70s with a dead battery and no charger. By any chance anyone here with a Nikon charger. It's the same one for the d50, d70, d70s and d100.

I realize it's a long shot, but a cold cerveza for you if you can charge my battery!!

Gracias a todos!

Leo - 10-17-2011 at 11:42 AM

Sad situation newbie. I do have that recharger (and same camera) but wont be in TS until late November. Sorry!

CortezBlue - 10-17-2011 at 11:46 AM

Being a nikon junkies, d70, d100, d200, d300, d5100 and soon a d800

and yes, I have updated, I don't have them except for the 5100 and 300

I wont be down, but wanted to tell you what I do.

If you go on ebay there is a company out of Hong Kong that makes some really small all in one Nikon chargers that have the power plug built into the charger.

Hope you find someone with a charger

BFS - 10-17-2011 at 12:05 PM

I am here in TS and have a D300 but I think it is a different charger than for the D70? Not sure but if you want to check call me at 612-151-8892

motoged - 10-17-2011 at 12:50 PM

Just another reason to NOT buy a camera with proprietary batteries....

Bad luck....or bad timing.... I always carry a second charged battery in my camera case when using proprietary batteries.

Hope you get charged up in time.

Hook - 10-17-2011 at 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by motoged
Just another reason to NOT buy a camera with proprietary batteries....

Bad luck....or bad timing.... I always carry a second charged battery in my camera case when using proprietary batteries.

Hope you get charged up in time.

So, what camera ARE you using that doesnt require one?

motoged - 10-17-2011 at 10:55 PM

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Originally posted by Hook
So, what camera ARE you using that doesn't require one?

I have a Panasonic dmc-ZS5 that uses a proprietary battery (I like it for it's wider angle lens than my older Canon A70 and A720, both which use AA batteries).

Most of my photos on my Smugmug website were taken with the Canons....love them.

wessongroup - 10-18-2011 at 02:48 AM

Thanks ... never even thought about it... now I have something else to worry about.... :biggrin:

Bob and Susan - 10-18-2011 at 04:36 AM

if you LIVE in baja you want a proprietary battery in your camera

the batteries here are expensive and don't last long

recharging is actually better

think of how much money you save in the life of the camera
put that money toward a better camera

just DONT forget the charger :light:

Hook - 10-18-2011 at 05:31 AM

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Originally posted by motoged

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Originally posted by Hook
So, what camera ARE you using that doesn't require one?

Yeah, that's what I thought. AA batteries are for point and shoot cameras. And, yes, Canon makes some good point and shoot cameras.

SLRs with interchangeable lenses need the strength of a proprietary lithium-ion battery that is rechargeable. You'd burn through AA batteries too fast with an SLR with all they have to power; larger CMOS, larger LCDs, image stabilization, stronger flash...............

I'm with B and S.

willyAirstream - 10-18-2011 at 05:42 AM

Time to get creative SMG.
Find any charger of the same voltage, some wire and 4 alligator clips and voila!
and post some of those pics

Give me a call

capitolkat - 10-18-2011 at 07:48 AM

I have a D-80 and will be passing through TS on Wednesday and back through on Thursday. Could let your borrow for a day but I would want to meet you downtown as I pass through both ways. Norm 612 169 2646

SMG - 10-18-2011 at 07:54 AM

Thanks for looking folks! I guess the iphone will have to do until family brings the charger and extra battery down in a couple weeks.

In my haste and excitement to come down for the season, I left the essential items behind...lesson learned...I also neglected to get extra tubes for the motorcycle and of course got a flat the first week here, going to LP today for parts...Pretty small inconveniences in the big picture really.

Saludos!

SMG - 10-18-2011 at 07:56 AM

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Originally posted by capitolkat
I have a D-80 and will be passing through TS on Wednesday and back through on Thursday. Could let your borrow for a day but I would want to meet you downtown as I pass through both ways. Norm 612 169 2646

Oh I missed this at first, awesome!! I'll call you and will gladly meet you at your convenience, THANK YOU IMMENSELY!!

-Chris

wilderone - 10-18-2011 at 08:02 AM

Cabo might have a store with a battery. I needed a battery for my Minolta SRT many years ago - I was elated to find a small electric shop in Loreto that had the right battery.

tripledigitken - 10-18-2011 at 08:09 AM

The cameras in the new phones, both IPhone and Droid are pretty impressive. My Droid has 8mp and does a pretty decent job. Having all the chargers you need with you these days is a chore at times.

Post some shots when you get it sorted out.

Ken

CortezBlue - 10-18-2011 at 10:26 AM

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Oh you silly neophites

I bet your camera comes with a free phone!!

Hook - 10-18-2011 at 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by tripledigitken
The cameras in the new phones, both IPhone and Droid are pretty impressive. My Droid has 8mp and does a pretty decent job. Having all the chargers you need with you these days is a chore at times.

Post some shots when you get it sorted out.

Ken

Megapixels are never really the issue, anymore.

It's the glass and the level of control you get with the SLRs (multiple lenses, aperture control, focus control, etc.) that make them so much superior to any multi-use imaging device.

And if you have room to carry other lenses, there's room for the charger, too...............especially on a Baja trip where you're packed to the gills, anyway.

tripledigitken - 10-18-2011 at 05:49 PM

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Hook,

You don't think that I am suggesting that the cameras in smart phones are a substitute for a dedicated SLR camera with an arsenal of lenses? (I have several DSLR cameras and over a dozen lenses that I don't even want to think about how much I've spent on)

My point was this gentleman, with the camera in his Iphone can capture decent images until he gets his D70 working again.

Your point about megapixels not being an issue is a complicated one. I would agree that thinking a point and shoot with 8mp will be the equal of full sized SLR is ludicrous.

However.................

With a full sized SLR, if you crop your images and or print enlargements beyond 8" by 10", more megapixels will produce a more detailed image. I just recently upgraded my 10mp Nikon to a 16mp Nikon and the images I'm getting after cropping and enlargements in the 8" by 12" size are noticeably better images (more detail) than what I could produce with the 10mp camera. There is a valid reason that the "enthusiast" and pro model cameras now are all exceeding 12 mp sensors.

FWIW (The Droid phone/camera I was referring to has control over: metering zones, ISO, flash, exposure compensation, resolution setting, white balance, geo tagging, in camera settings for B/W, sepia, posterize, and more.)

sample photo

[Edited on 10-19-2011 by tripledigitken]

Hook - 10-18-2011 at 06:29 PM

Man, that looks nice and sharp. Point taken.