Shooting in England--Voltage Question at DVinfo.net

Elizabeth Abrams · June 2nd, 2006, 07:52 AM

I feel like this may be a pretty thick-headed question, but I'd like to know for sure...what kind of voltage adaptor/current converter do I need to charge my camera? It had 110v plugs, I use it in the US, and I am travelling to London to shoot, where I understand the current is 240V.

Henry Gray · June 2nd, 2006, 08:12 AM

The standard voltage in the UK is 230v and if you are using the standard
charger (CA-920) supplied with a Canon XL camera you will be OK as it will work between 100v and 240v.

If you are using another make of charger, look on the back, it should
have a label showing the input voltage which for the UK should be 230v.

Hope you enjoy your trip to the UK

Steve House · June 2nd, 2006, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Elizabeth Abrams

I feel like this may be a pretty thick-headed question, but I'd like to know for sure...what kind of voltage adaptor/current converter do I need to charge my camera? It had 110v plugs, I use it in the US, and I am travelling to London to shoot, where I understand the current is 240V.

Check the label on the AC power supplies and battery chargers for any gear you're taking with you. Many of them are dual voltage or voltage autosensing these days. If the label says something like "110/240 volts" all you need is the plug adapter itself and not any converters or transformers. Radio Shack and most luggage shops have what you need - individual plugs are a couple of $$ and kits to cover all your travels are usually about $15.

Elizabeth Abrams · June 2nd, 2006, 08:30 AM

I feel completely assured. I appreciate your responses very much.

June 2nd, 2006, 07:52 AM	#1
Elizabeth Abrams Tourist Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AUSTIN, TX Posts: 2	Shooting in England--Voltage Question I feel like this may be a pretty thick-headed question, but I'd like to know for sure...what kind of voltage adaptor/current converter do I need to charge my camera? It had 110v plugs, I use it in the US, and I am travelling to London to shoot, where I understand the current is 240V. Last edited by Elizabeth Abrams; June 2nd, 2006 at 07:54 AM. Reason: clarity

June 2nd, 2006, 08:12 AM	#2
Henry Gray Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK Posts: 60	Shooting in England or SCOTLAND The standard voltage in the UK is 230v and if you are using the standard charger (CA-920) supplied with a Canon XL camera you will be OK as it will work between 100v and 240v. If you are using another make of charger, look on the back, it should have a label showing the input voltage which for the UK should be 230v. Hope you enjoy your trip to the UK __________________ henry g

June 2nd, 2006, 08:30 AM	#4
Elizabeth Abrams Tourist Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AUSTIN, TX Posts: 2	Thanks very much guys. I feel completely assured. I appreciate your responses very much.