As a landscape photographer, you've likely found yourself in a situation where you're capturing breathtaking scenes, and then suddenly, your camera's battery dies. It's an unfortunate predicament, especially when you're in the middle of a stunning location with perfect conditions. For those of us who rely on our gear to perform without fail, running out of battery power can feel like a nightmare.
This experience led me to search for a reliable solution that would keep me powered up, no matter where my photography adventures took me. After some research and trials, I found a product that I believe will significantly enhance my workflow. During a recent three-day shoot, I encountered the very problem I feared most.
I had brought along five batteries for my Canon EOS R, confident that this would be more than enough to get me through the trip with power to spare. The locations were incredible, and I was able to capture some truly amazing photos and videos. However, it was the video recording that became a significant drain on my batteries, more than I had anticipated.
The challenge with the , as with many other DSLR and mirrorless cameras, is that the batteries typically need to be charged via a wall plug. Unfortunately, I didn't have the luxury of being near an electrical outlet during my shoot. Compounding the issue was the fact that the Canon EOS R doesn't support USB charging directly through the camera.
So, there I was, with drained batteries and no way to recharge them. The.