Travel storage box for Fuji NP-W126 battery ??

[bambam]

Each candy box, cufflink box, businesscard box etc I see, I'm looking at to see if it would work as a compact storage case for my spare X-series batteries. Really I'd like one-per-battery and be a neat fit so there's not a lot of wasted volume in my compact camera bag.

 

Anyone found a good solution? I'm thinking along the lines of a tictac box (too small in UK...)  - the USA has a 'big pack' 1oz tic tac box (surprise) which looks like it might be just the right size - anyone tried that? I'd consider cutting down both the height of the box and the depth of the cap, assuming the battery fits in it.

 

I don't have the battery to hand but the interweb gives the dimensions as 47mm - 36mm - 15mm.

 

Edit: I found a Tic Tac box the right size:

 

See my post #10 in this thread for further details.

 

Edit #99: same type of box, but since the original post I've tried this new layout and IMHO it's more convenient than retaining the separate lid:

Edited August 16, 2016 by bambam

[darknj]

Err... well... I use zip bag... 

 

I put 2 in a bag, good enough to keep moisture and sands away and still maleable enough to put in the way I want in the camera bag.

 

The batteries are solid enought to not be afraid of any extrenal chock, beside something that could get your battery any external damage is already a bad thing for the rest of your camera bag.

 

Maybe something like this ?

[Antony]

Thinktank DSLR battery holder, comes in 2 and 4 battery versions. Fabric with usual Thinktank bulletproof construction, highly recommended.

[ndross475]

Great find Antony, I didn't realize TT had that. Those guys are brilliant, proud of their brilliance, but brilliant none the less.

[azmmount]

Not a box but I use these Lenscoat jobs. Looks a lot like the ThinkTank without the logo or quite so much brand markup . They also have belt loops for some added carry convenience and can be snapped together back to back. The X-T1 batteries are a little loose in them but easy to get in and out. As a bonus, the X-T1 flash fits snuggly in it too (if you have an X-T1).

 

Oh - they are also sold in a single battery version and different colors.

 

Mike

[bambam]

thanks - I checked out the Thinktank also and, though these are better than the crappy bubblewrap I'm using at the moment,...

I'm hoping to go the whole step to a good solid plastic box if possible. Like this:

And there certainly isn't a purpose-built NP-W126 box I hoped someone might have found the perfect alternative. Maybe it's just me...

[azmmount]

Don't know how to buy (or if you can) but this site lists a slip fit box with those interior dimensions:

 

http://www.alliedplastics.co.uk/index.php?PageID=1371&&j=4&k=41&ParentID=1005&list=box

 

Mike

[Trenton Talbot]

Have a closer look at the fishing tackle boxes. There are some lightweight and affordable ones out there that have cells with a perfect fit.

Another option (same store probably) is a small firearms mag pouches, like for the Ruger 10/22 stock mags.

[jlmphotos]

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Think tank dSLR battery holders.  Mine holds four batteries.  charged units go contacts face down.  used units contacts face up for easy identification when out in the field.

 

[bambam]

I found Superdrug in the UK selling "Tic Tac 100" (49g) and the box *exactly* fits the Fujifilm NP-W126.

 

 

The battery fits with room to spare vertically, as below, but I chose to store the battery horizontally which makes it a sliding fit (see later). I case you're wondering (I was), the box does *not* taper from top to bottom.

 

 

First step is to trim the lid down (it saves space, but mainly it makes it easier to pop the lid on and off):

 

 

Then you can trim the box down. In the image below you can see the battery slid into the box horizontally, and I found it was easier to cut the box down with the battery already inside it, because it stiffens the box while it's being cut.

 

Also from this image you can see I added a 'push' hole in the base of the box. As the battery is a sliding fit I thought I'd prefer to push the battery out rather than mess around knocking the box into the palm of my hand each time I wanted to remove the battery...

 

 

Job done:

 

Because the battery is a sliding fit, I'm not convinced I actually need the lid at all. I'll keep it for a while and see how it goes. Maybe in future I'll just trim the box so it just covers the battery (and protects the terminals) and discard the lid.

[ZettSeven]

...ok, but how you will push the battery through the hole under the flap?

 

 

K, but great idea

[njb311]

I've just used those clear plastic pouches with the squeeze-locking closure which gives a "weather resistant" case that I can throw in any bag. I love the Tic-Tac solution though, far better impact protection so I'm going to try that one for sure!

 

One thing I do with my bags so it's easy to see which batteries are charged and which aren't is to simply cut a piece of paper the size of the battery, colour one side red and the other green, and so if the battery is full the paper goes with the green side showing and the other way round for used. It works really well as you can find a fresh battery at a glance, even in dim light. It would work with the Tic-Tac box or any clear sided case.

[Alf]

or you could just chuck them in a pocket in your camera bag .....
I put a rubber band around each charged battery and then remove it when needed so duds end up in bag with no band on ...... too simple ?

[quincy]

My NP-W126 came in soft translucent silicone pouches when I bought them. I keep them in those.

[Alex Dimitrov]

my Clip cap works good. I have 100% positive customers feedback. The protector is printed in 3D and clips tightly around the original Fuji NP-W126. Here I sell 2 for 13$ http://shpws.me/H29E

 

See how it works on vimeo

 

 

 

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[craigvolpe]

Someone might want to try MindShift Gear's GP 4 battery pouch. I don't have an NP-W126 battery to test the fit, but it works great for both my Fuji NP-95 and Sony NP-FW50 batteries. It's similar to the ThinkTank battery pouches (they are sister companies), but designed for slightly smaller batteries. It also has zippered compartments for SD cards and a business card window on the other side. Not only that, but it's slightly cheaper than ThinkTank battery pouch, and much cheaper than buying 2 of the LensCoat pouches mentioned earlier. To keep track, I put contacts up for fresh batteries and down for spent ones. Couldn't be more perfect for what I use it for!

 

With NP-95 batteries:

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With Sony NP-FW50 batteries:

 

Business card slot:

Edited July 22, 2016 by craigvolpe

[macabee]

Thinktank DSLR battery holder, comes in 2 and 4 battery versions. Fabric with usual Thinktank bulletproof construction, highly recommended.

 

I fully agree, I use the mainly the single pouch with a compartment for a card

[EddieX]

 

Someone might want to try MindShift Gear's GP 4 battery pouch. I don't have an NP-W126 battery to test the fit, but it works great for both my Fuji NP-95 and Sony NP-FW50 batteries. It's similar to the ThinkTank battery pouches (they are sister companies), but designed for slightly smaller batteries. It also has zippered compartments for SD cards and a business card window on the other side. Not only that, but it's slightly cheaper than ThinkTank battery pouch, and much cheaper than buying 2 of the LensCoat pouches mentioned earlier. To keep track, I put contacts up for fresh batteries and down for spent ones. Couldn't be more perfect for what I use it for!

 

With NP-95 batteries:

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With Sony NP-FW50 batteries:

IMG_7385 copy.jpg

 

Business card slot:

IMG_7386 copy.jpg

 

 

Hmmmm.... might have to get one of these.  Although TT battery holder has worked ok, I dislike the size of it since our batteries are smaller then the typical DSLR's.  I'll get one next weekend.

Edited July 22, 2016 by EddieX

[EddieX]

 

Someone might want to try MindShift Gear's GP 4 battery pouch. I don't have an NP-W126 battery to test the fit, but it works great for both my Fuji NP-95 and Sony NP-FW50 batteries. It's similar to the ThinkTank battery pouches (they are sister companies), but designed for slightly smaller batteries. It also has zippered compartments for SD cards and a business card window on the other side. Not only that, but it's slightly cheaper than ThinkTank battery pouch, and much cheaper than buying 2 of the LensCoat pouches mentioned earlier. To keep track, I put contacts up for fresh batteries and down for spent ones. Couldn't be more perfect for what I use it for!

 

With NP-95 batteries:

IMG_7384 copy.jpg

 

With Sony NP-FW50 batteries:

IMG_7385 copy.jpg

 

Business card slot:

IMG_7386 copy.jpg

 

Well it finally arrived!  And the batteries don't fit . Only one was able to fit, pocket must be just a bit wider then the other 3.  I think I'll still keep it because I'm planning on getting an X70, and those batteries should fit fine.

[bambam]

I've updated the original post with the following improvement. The battery is a press fit into the TicTac 100 (48g) box anyway so there's no way it'll slide out on its own, and having tried this approach for the past couple of months IMHO it's better than my previous suggestion. In practice I could have shaved off another couple of mm from the box. It's almost like Fuji *designed* the battery to fit the TicTac box. Those guys are genius.