Z1U Battery Charger for Japan? at DVinfo.net

Cal Lewin · April 28th, 2008, 10:52 PM

I have a shoot in Japan this summer, can I use the Sony AC-VQ850 battery charger in Japan? This is the charger that's supplied with the Z1U in the US. Looks from the specs like it should work fine, I understand that Japan uses 100-volts, 50 & 60 cycles and similar wall outlet plug. Anyone have experience or problems using this battery charger in Japan?

Thanks! -- Cal

Ervin Farkas · April 29th, 2008, 06:14 AM

The charger can be used anywhere on planet Earth; all you need is a plug adapter - they sell them at Wallmart for 10-20 dollars. Look for "travel adapter". Most portable electronics are nowadays made so they can be used from 100 to 250 volts. The only problem is the different plugs - adapters solve that.

Aric Mannion · April 29th, 2008, 08:53 AM

I think the plug actually is japanese

Cal Lewin · April 29th, 2008, 09:38 AM

That's good news, thanks for the advice. -- Cal

Cal Lewin · July 15th, 2008, 06:23 PM

FYI - Just got back from Japan, the US charger for the Z1U did fine there, no problems with the voltage difference and the US style AC plug fit the Japanese wall outlets.

April 28th, 2008, 10:52 PM	#1
Cal Lewin New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lahaina, HI Posts: 10	Z1U Battery Charger for Japan? I have a shoot in Japan this summer, can I use the Sony AC-VQ850 battery charger in Japan? This is the charger that's supplied with the Z1U in the US. Looks from the specs like it should work fine, I understand that Japan uses 100-volts, 50 & 60 cycles and similar wall outlet plug. Anyone have experience or problems using this battery charger in Japan? Thanks! -- Cal

April 29th, 2008, 06:14 AM	#2
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	The charger can be used anywhere on planet Earth; all you need is a plug adapter - they sell them at Wallmart for 10-20 dollars. Look for "travel adapter". Most portable electronics are nowadays made so they can be used from 100 to 250 volts. The only problem is the different plugs - adapters solve that. __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

April 29th, 2008, 09:38 AM	#4
Cal Lewin New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lahaina, HI Posts: 10	Thanks That's good news, thanks for the advice. -- Cal

July 15th, 2008, 06:23 PM	#5
Cal Lewin New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lahaina, HI Posts: 10	It works in Japan FYI - Just got back from Japan, the US charger for the Z1U did fine there, no problems with the voltage difference and the US style AC plug fit the Japanese wall outlets.

April 29th, 2008, 08:53 AM	#3
Aric Mannion Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 616	I think the plug actually is japanese