need a charger in san francisco

Vindemiatrix · 12-17-2013, 11:16 AM

So im in fresno right now on a road trip to San Francisco from las Vegas, and just realized I left my charger home... Im bummed since I was expecting to take lost if pics in San Fran. Its there a place I can buy one in San Fran. I'm staying at union square area. Any help is much appreciated, thanks!!

Vindemiatrix · 12-17-2013, 11:19 AM

I'll be there for 3 days. Could my k01 with full charge right now last me enough lol

lister6520 · 12-17-2013, 11:41 AM

Don't you have an AA adapter with your? You can buy AA batteries from just about anywhere.

If not I would suggest to turn on the camera for as little time as possible as in switch on compose shoot switch off. Although battery life is often quoted in terms of shots keeping the camera on without shooting can eat a lot into the battery, especially with a mirrorless where the CCD is practically shooting all the time.

In an SLR this is a little less so because on the one hand the CCD and processor is not doing much in standby and on the other hand because the mirror lift mechanism consumes quite a significant amount of energy in each shot.

Quicksand · 12-17-2013, 12:08 PM

When are you coming?

I don't live in the city itself - a bit south of it, and getting into Union Square wouldn't be easy for me.

That having been said, I do have a spare charger I could loan you, and if you are driving through Oakland on the way to SF tomorrow or later in the week, you could stop at my place of employment (freeway convenient, near OAK airport and the Coliseum/Arena complex) and I could hand it off to you.

Unfortunately I don't have it with me today, so tomorrow is the first possibility. PM me if you think this might work.

Vindemiatrix · 12-17-2013, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by Quicksand

When are you coming?

I don't live in the city itself - a bit south of it, and getting into Union Square wouldn't be easy for me.

That having been said, I do have a spare charger I could loan you, and if you are driving through Oakland on the way to SF tomorrow or later in the week, you could stop at my place of employment (freeway convenient, near OAK airport and the Coliseum/Arena complex) and I could hand it off to you.

Unfortunately I don't have it with me today, so tomorrow is the first possibility. PM me if you think this might work.

My boyfriend is the one driving and we don't really have much idea of the area. I will give you $50 if you can bring me the charger to Nikko hotel tomorrow.. that'd be great haha

Quicksand · 12-17-2013, 01:40 PM

Sorry, I'm not going to make it into the city tomorrow. It's not about the money!

There are a few reasonably sized camera shops in town, Calumet, Samy's, Adolph Gasser, etc. You might try calling around.

And through Amazon, you can buy the Wasabi Power pack that includes a charger and two (sub-par, in my experience, but OK for short-term use) batteries for less than $50, including overnight delivery.

mikeSF · 12-17-2013, 02:12 PM

in case you haven't found a solution yet, I have a charger I could lend. Am in Brentwood (east contra costa county), but may be coming into the city wed evening to shoot sunset. PM if you want to try to make that work.

messthetics · 12-18-2013, 03:01 PM

I work in SF and live in Oakland. I could meet you tomorrow with one to borrow, if you still haven't found a solution yet. You could also stop by Oakland tonight.

formercanuck · 12-20-2013, 02:48 PM

You might be able to get something from Samy's. Here in SoCal, they don't have much - but if they have a demo, you might be able to charge.

**tomwil** · 12-21-2013, 09:16 AM

Another reason to rely on AA battery technology rather then a proprietary battery system, especially on a trip. Of course, that leaves out the K-01.

lister6520 · 12-22-2013, 03:22 AM

Originally posted by tomwil

Another reason to rely on AA battery technology rather then a proprietary battery system, especially on a trip. Of course, that leaves out the K-01.

And most disappointingly the K-3.

PS: Doesn't the K-01 us same battery as K-30, and if so wouldn't it be able to use the same AA-adapter?

kain · 12-22-2013, 04:07 AM

D-BG5 comes with the 6-AA carrier.

As for the K-30, no. The K-01 uses the D-Li90, same as the K-7/5/3/645D.

12-17-2013, 11:16 AM	#1
Vindemiatrix Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: las vegas Posts: 209	need a charger in san francisco So im in fresno right now on a road trip to San Francisco from las Vegas, and just realized I left my charger home... Im bummed since I was expecting to take lost if pics in San Fran. Its there a place I can buy one in San Fran. I'm staying at union square area. Any help is much appreciated, thanks!!

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12-17-2013, 11:19 AM	#2
Vindemiatrix Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: las vegas Posts: 209 Original Poster	I'll be there for 3 days. Could my k01 with full charge right now last me enough lol

12-17-2013, 11:41 AM	#3
lister6520 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 733	Don't you have an AA adapter with your? You can buy AA batteries from just about anywhere. If not I would suggest to turn on the camera for as little time as possible as in switch on compose shoot switch off. Although battery life is often quoted in terms of shots keeping the camera on without shooting can eat a lot into the battery, especially with a mirrorless where the CCD is practically shooting all the time. In an SLR this is a little less so because on the one hand the CCD and processor is not doing much in standby and on the other hand because the mirror lift mechanism consumes quite a significant amount of energy in each shot.

12-17-2013, 12:08 PM	#4
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	When are you coming? I don't live in the city itself - a bit south of it, and getting into Union Square wouldn't be easy for me. That having been said, I do have a spare charger I could loan you, and if you are driving through Oakland on the way to SF tomorrow or later in the week, you could stop at my place of employment (freeway convenient, near OAK airport and the Coliseum/Arena complex) and I could hand it off to you. Unfortunately I don't have it with me today, so tomorrow is the first possibility. PM me if you think this might work.

12-17-2013, 01:01 PM	#5
Vindemiatrix Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: las vegas Posts: 209 Original Poster	Originally posted by Quicksand When are you coming? I don't live in the city itself - a bit south of it, and getting into Union Square wouldn't be easy for me. That having been said, I do have a spare charger I could loan you, and if you are driving through Oakland on the way to SF tomorrow or later in the week, you could stop at my place of employment (freeway convenient, near OAK airport and the Coliseum/Arena complex) and I could hand it off to you. Unfortunately I don't have it with me today, so tomorrow is the first possibility. PM me if you think this might work. My boyfriend is the one driving and we don't really have much idea of the area. I will give you $50 if you can bring me the charger to Nikko hotel tomorrow.. that'd be great haha

12-17-2013, 01:40 PM	#6
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Sorry, I'm not going to make it into the city tomorrow. It's not about the money! There are a few reasonably sized camera shops in town, Calumet, Samy's, Adolph Gasser, etc. You might try calling around. And through Amazon, you can buy the Wasabi Power pack that includes a charger and two (sub-par, in my experience, but OK for short-term use) batteries for less than $50, including overnight delivery.

12-17-2013, 02:12 PM	#7
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	in case you haven't found a solution yet, I have a charger I could lend. Am in Brentwood (east contra costa county), but may be coming into the city wed evening to shoot sunset. PM if you want to try to make that work.

12-18-2013, 03:01 PM	#8
messthetics Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 137	I work in SF and live in Oakland. I could meet you tomorrow with one to borrow, if you still haven't found a solution yet. You could also stop by Oakland tonight.

12-20-2013, 02:48 PM	#9
formercanuck Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 518	You might be able to get something from Samy's. Here in SoCal, they don't have much - but if they have a demo, you might be able to charge.

12-21-2013, 09:16 AM	#10
tomwil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 778	Another reason to rely on AA battery technology rather then a proprietary battery system, especially on a trip. Of course, that leaves out the K-01.

12-22-2013, 03:22 AM	#11
lister6520 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 733	Originally posted by tomwil Another reason to rely on AA battery technology rather then a proprietary battery system, especially on a trip. Of course, that leaves out the K-01. And most disappointingly the K-3. PS: Doesn't the K-01 us same battery as K-30, and if so wouldn't it be able to use the same AA-adapter?

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12-22-2013, 04:07 AM	#12
kain Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 162	D-BG5 comes with the 6-AA carrier. As for the K-30, no. The K-01 uses the D-Li90, same as the K-7/5/3/645D.