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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board Using 5D Mark II charger overseas Matt Cashore, Photographer South Bend | IN | USA | Posted: 8:11 AM on 07.07.09 ->> Anyone used a US-bought 5D Mark II battery charger overseas? According to the fine print on the back of the charger it should be good for any voltage from 100-250 so I should just need a plug adapter and not a voltage converter, correct? I'd hate to find out the hard way that I'm wrong.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jack Howard, Photographer, Photo Editor Central Jersey | NJ | USA | Posted: 8:22 AM on 07.07.09 ->> I haven't used a 5DM2 charger overseas, but I have used a BP511A charger and many other camera chargers, iPod chargers, etc in many countries in Europe, and it's never been an issue to skip a converter and just use a prong adapter.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Fred Greaves, Photographer San Diego | CA | USA | Posted: 8:40 AM on 07.07.09 ->> I have used the 5D mkII chargers overseas frequently and they work fine. You just need to buy the little plug converter (you don't need a voltage adapter.) I have used the charger in Europe, Africa and SW Asia with no problems. Cheers  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Kevin German, Photographer Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | | Posted: 9:40 AM on 07.07.09 ->> I live in Asia and my 100-240 electronics have all worked great including the 5DII charger.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Daniel Bates, Photographer Fayetteville | NC | | Posted: 9:47 AM on 07.07.09 ->> I'm using one in Kuwait right now, actually.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Rob Kerr, Photographer Bend | OR | US | Posted: 1:02 PM on 07.07.09 ->> ...i might be wrong, but a benefit of a charger is that it draws whatever is needed to charge, so it handles current variances better than say, an electric hairdryer.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Matt Cashore, Photographer South Bend | IN | USA | Posted: 1:26 PM on 07.07.09 ->> Thanks...I did read that little fine print correctly then. I feel a little more at ease with some firsthand verification. My last few international trips I've been lucky that I've never needed to actually use a charger, but I know I'll be doing video with the 5DII and three batteries won't last without a recharge at least once.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. You need to be an active (paying) member of SportsShooter.com in order to post messages to the system. NOTE: If you would like to report a problem you've found within the SportsShooter.com website, please let us know via the 'Contact Us' form, which alerts us immediately. It is not guaranteed that a member of the staff will see your message board post. Thread Title: Using 5D Mark II charger overseas Thread Started By: Matt Cashore Message: Member Login: Password: Return to --> Message Board Main Index

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