Nikon battery recharger - US vs. Italy AC

I'm currently shooting a Nikon D50, with plans to upgrade to a D90 around
the first of the year. Also making plans for a 2-week trip to Italy in
June, and both cameras will likely make the trip with me.

What is the best approach to dealing with the difference in AC power between
the U.S. and Italy? Will the battery charger be okay if I use a converter
(from a travel kit) to plug it into the wall, or would I be better off
buying an extra battery for each camera and charging them before leaving the
U.S.?

Sharon

The OEM Nikon MH-18 series of chargers are Global, ie; accept 100-240 V
50/60 Hertz, and are auto-sensing, therefore all you need is the $4 plug
adapter. No converter is necessary.


"Sharon" wrote in message
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I'm currently shooting a Nikon D50, with plans to upgrade to a D90 around
the first of the year. Also making plans for a 2-week trip to Italy in
June, and both cameras will likely make the trip with me.

What is the best approach to dealing with the difference in AC power
between the U.S. and Italy? Will the battery charger be okay if I use a
converter (from a travel kit) to plug it into the wall, or would I be
better off buying an extra battery for each camera and charging them
before leaving the U.S.?

Sharon

"Sharon" wrote:
What is the best approach to dealing with the difference in AC power between
the U.S. and Italy? Will the battery charger be okay if I use a converter
(from a travel kit) to plug it into the wall,

Which one of the several chargers they have did Nikon ship with your
camera? Did you have a look at it? What does it say about the input
voltage? Most likely it's something like "AC 110-240V 50/60Hz".

If so then you don't need a converter at all but just a plug adapter
which runs 2-3$ in any hardware store. Or if your charger has a
removable power cord get a new power cord with the proper plug when
arriving in Italy.

jue

Sharon wrote:
I'm currently shooting a Nikon D50, with plans to upgrade to a D90 around
the first of the year. Also making plans for a 2-week trip to Italy in
June, and both cameras will likely make the trip with me.

What is the best approach to dealing with the difference in AC power between
the U.S. and Italy? Will the battery charger be okay if I use a converter
(from a travel kit) to plug it into the wall, or would I be better off
buying an extra battery for each camera and charging them before leaving the
U.S.?

Read the manual. Or for that matter the plate on the adaptor that came
with the camera.

It is very likely worldwide compatible (100 - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz).

If it isn't, order one and and adaptor to the European ac plugs (as you
describe above).


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