Digital Camera Chargers & Adaptors - Italy
Jul 25th, 2006, 09:20 AM
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Digital Camera Chargers & Adaptors - Italy
Forgive me for asking, because I'm sure it's been answered before . . .
My digital camera charger says, "AC100-240V". I know I need a plug adaptor, but does this mean that I do <b>not</b> need a transformer or converter? Thanks.
My digital camera charger says, "AC100-240V". I know I need a plug adaptor, but does this mean that I do <b>not</b> need a transformer or converter? Thanks.
Jul 26th, 2006, 06:26 AM
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If you are going to multiple cities, charge whereever you can. We charged our electronics in Florence...I'm so glad we did, because when we got to Venice, nothing would charge. The hotel had just opened a year ago, so old sockets, etc. were not the issue. Even when we plugged things into sockets where lit lamps were plugged in, absolutely nothing happened. So don't wait until the last minute to charge things.
Jul 26th, 2006, 10:42 AM
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Plug your charger in the electric razor outlet (120v,60hz) in the bathroom. Virtually all battery chargers now have switching power supplies. Same for you laptop computer.
But, you can as said get a plug adaptor and plug charger in anywhere in hotel room.
Jul 26th, 2006, 12:25 PM
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My wife and I both have Canon Elph's (different models = different batteries... Aarrgghh!) and the AC adapters say they're good for international voltages - you still have to buy the plug adapter for your region. But I brought a small wall-wart voltage converter with us anyway (heavy!) after hearing that the Canon adapters "whistle" or buzz at high frequency when handling the higher voltage - enough that some people weren't sure they could sleep over the sound. A cursory look at all our adapters (Palm, cell phone, etc.) suggests that they'll all handle 250V, though.
Jul 26th, 2006, 03:46 PM
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This question isn't as simple as it seems. I have a minolta digital camera with a minolta battery charger. The manual says that the charger which is rated to 240v is not to be used in an area of the world other than where it was purchased without purchasing a different cord for the charger. This sounded ridiculous to me but sure enough in small print on the side of the cord it said it was only rated to 120V. I ordered the cord. Minolta never processed my order. I finally purchased a CTA brand adaptor from B&H for about $20. It is small, plugs directly into the wall, (no cords) and has a car adaptor. I haven't used it yet. I leave on August 24.
Jul 26th, 2006, 03:59 PM
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Thanks everyone.
Missy - that's a good idea, and I'll be sure to charge phone whenever we can.
Sdtravels - I checked my cord; it doesn't say that it's only rated to 120V, but am checking my manual to be sure.
Missy - that's a good idea, and I'll be sure to charge phone whenever we can.
Sdtravels - I checked my cord; it doesn't say that it's only rated to 120V, but am checking my manual to be sure.
Jul 26th, 2006, 03:59 PM
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sdtravels - You don't have to worry about the cord. A battery charger uses very little current, any cord you use here will be fine anywhere in the world. Minolta is trying to save you some money.
