Can US battery charger be used in Europe? at DVinfo.net

Bill Fredette · January 30th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Hi, all. I received my EOS Rebel XSi last night and saw in the owner's manual that its battery charger can be used in Europe with only the addition of a plug adapter - no transformer necessary. I checked my XH A1 manual, but didn't see much info about its charger at all. Does anyone know if the XH A1's stock charger can be used like the XSi's can? It would be great, as I'm traveling to Ireland and would like to lug the minimum amount of ancillary equipment.

Thanks

Vasco Dones · January 30th, 2009, 11:51 AM

Yes
(check the back side of your charger:
it should say something like "Input: 100-240V; 50-60Hz")
Enjoy Ireland!

All the best

Vasco

Bill Fredette · January 30th, 2009, 12:04 PM

Beautiful, thanks!

Curt Fargo · January 31st, 2009, 02:18 AM

I'm finding most chargers and power supplies (like for laptops) are multi-voltage these days. As mentioned above if it says "100-240V; 50-60Hz" on it's label, you can use it most anywhere without a transformer.

Ian Wright · January 31st, 2009, 06:28 AM

To be ultra safe, you should change the original mains lead part as they are sometimes only spec'd to 120 volts. Not required if you use a transformer.

I confess to not being ultra safe with some equipment...

Ian
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Alex Dolgin · January 31st, 2009, 07:07 AM

All the OEM electronic adapters that come with cameras are designed for worldwide power, they all have stickers to that effect. If the sticker says 110-230VAC, the cord also will be 230V rating, UL would never approve otherwise. Go to Radio Shack and get this kit Plug Adapters for Foreign AC Converters - RadioShack.com for $19.99, you are good to go anywhere :-)

January 30th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#1
Bill Fredette New Boot Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Worcester, NY Posts: 19	Can US battery charger be used in Europe? Hi, all. I received my EOS Rebel XSi last night and saw in the owner's manual that its battery charger can be used in Europe with only the addition of a plug adapter - no transformer necessary. I checked my XH A1 manual, but didn't see much info about its charger at all. Does anyone know if the XH A1's stock charger can be used like the XSi's can? It would be great, as I'm traveling to Ireland and would like to lug the minimum amount of ancillary equipment. Thanks

January 30th, 2009, 11:51 AM	#2
Vasco Dones Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 266	Yes (check the back side of your charger: it should say something like "Input: 100-240V; 50-60Hz") Enjoy Ireland! All the best Vasco __________________ www.donesmedia.net bricioledamerica.blogspot.com (in Italian)

January 31st, 2009, 02:18 AM	#4
Curt Fargo Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vacaville, CA USA Posts: 83	I'm finding most chargers and power supplies (like for laptops) are multi-voltage these days. As mentioned above if it says "100-240V; 50-60Hz" on it's label, you can use it most anywhere without a transformer. __________________ Curt Fargo

January 31st, 2009, 07:07 AM	#6
Alex Dolgin Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lexington, Ma Posts: 286	All the OEM electronic adapters that come with cameras are designed for worldwide power, they all have stickers to that effect. If the sticker says 110-230VAC, the cord also will be 230V rating, UL would never approve otherwise. Go to Radio Shack and get this kit Plug Adapters for Foreign AC Converters - RadioShack.com for $19.99, you are good to go anywhere :-) __________________ Alex Dolgin Dolgin Engineering Camera DC Power accessories, Fast 4 position Battery Charger http://www.dolgin.net

January 30th, 2009, 12:04 PM	#3
Bill Fredette New Boot Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Worcester, NY Posts: 19	Beautiful, thanks!

January 31st, 2009, 06:28 AM	#5
Ian Wright Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edinburgh UK Posts: 94	To be ultra safe, you should change the original mains lead part as they are sometimes only spec'd to 120 volts. Not required if you use a transformer. I confess to not being ultra safe with some equipment... Ian Festival Video and Audio Previews - Festival Previews Ltd