I am looking for a device to charge my batteries in the field using a Solar Panel to Car Battery to _____? (Or just from the Solar Panel..) I am finding female cigarette adapters to connect directly to the camera, but that will not charge my batteries...
John while technically it would work, using the converter/adapter combination is not a very good solution when solar power is used as a source. The reason is 30%-40% of available energy (which is limited to begin with) would be wasted in conversion as heat. So charging would take longer, or the car battery will be depleated sooner. A better solution is to get a battery charger (there are several makes available, not only ours) which accepts a 12V power source. Then the only thing needed is a simple 12V cable for hooking up.