A quick “How-To” for those new to portable solar… How do you use a USB solar panel or charger to keep your USB equipment & cameras running everywhere you go? Simple. Start by asking us what the best USB solar…
Solar Charging : Compact Cameras
This note is provided as a guide to those who want to solar power their compact digital camera while outdoors & away from household power. This encompasses cameras that use 3.6V or 3.7V lithium battery packs. Articles in this series…
Solar Charging dSLR Cameras
Solar charging dSLR cameras away from civilization? This article covers everything you need to know to take your laptop off-grid. Editor: Graham Morfitt, BSc (Physics) This note is provided as a guide to those who want to solar power their digital SLR…
Solar Gifts – Avoid Disappointment
Thinking about a solar gadget as a gift for someone? I’d like you to choose wisely. What they say it can do in the description often isn’t the case. And, they assume you won’t do a little math to make…
Solar Charger vs More Camera Batteries
The question almost always comes up… do I really need a solar charger for my upcoming wilderness trek, or should I just buy a bunch of camera batteries? Knowing that you will be away from power for days, weeks, or…
Solar Charging A Camera… A Little Advice
Solar charging a camera is not tough, but most websites & stores selling solar chargers don’t know the difference between the statements: ‘can charge a camera’ vs ‘will properly charge a camera’. I thought it might be handy to provide…