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    Richard D.
    BPL Member

    @legkohod

    Locale: Eastern Europe / Caucasus

    I'm planning a major backpacking trip for this summer where I'll be relying on my Solio 160 gram solar charger to power an iPod and camera. The Solio charger has all sorts of connectors to fit it to many phones and cameras, but the catch is that the camera must be one that is built to charge from a computer through the USB port.

    Are any of these cameras still made? If so, what would be a good quality, low-weight option?

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    Marc Shea
    BPL Member

    @flytepacker

    Locale: Cascades

    Why not get some batteries that charge off of USB? It is probably easier to find a camera that takes AA batteries.

    Like these http://www.amazon.com/USBCELL-AA-Rechargable-Battery-MXAA02/dp/B000LV8YKQ

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    Michael Crosby
    BPL Member

    @djjmikie

    Locale: Ky

    I have used a power monkey for many years and it has provided faithful service. It has the advantage of a storage vessel that is charged and in turn directly charges items.
    Here is an example:

    http://www.earthtechproducts.com/p2588.html

    #1721955
    Richard D.
    BPL Member

    @legkohod

    Locale: Eastern Europe / Caucasus

    After a bit more research using better search terms I've found several _new_ cameras that charge through the USB. Seems like this is slowly becoming a mainstream option!

    Olympus VR 310
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
    Sony DSCWX9

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    Melinda Mathews
    Member

    @mel23ku

    Did you ever end up buying one of these cameras or another type of camera that charges via USB? I'm traveling to Nepal and have the solio charger, but need to find a camera that has great quality, is light and charges through USB.

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    Richard D.
    BPL Member

    @legkohod

    Locale: Eastern Europe / Caucasus

    Melinda, yes, I bought the Olympus VR 310. For 100 days in the Alps, Pyrenees, and Scottish Highlands last summer, I used the following:

    Solio Charger
    Olympus VR 310
    iPod Touch
    Apple bluetooth keyboard
    iPod USB charger

    This was a great combo. The Olympus VR 310 photo quality is very similar to my Canon G7, and the wide angle is great. However, the direction I am moving is probably this: replace the camera with the latest generation iPhone :)

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