charging battery overseas: Any problems using an adapter to charge Li camera battery?
706652
You'll need an adapter plug for Europe. Make sure she carries and extra battery. When she's using one, she can recharge the other in her room or hotel.
182350
Any usb port (computer, audio, car, etc. providing 5 volts cc) on where you can plug the camera charging cord should work. Remember that the battery can be charged only installed in the camera. For long events I recomend to carry a charged spare battery. Hope this will help.
601166
I have, without problem. Like the charger MUCH more than the OEM charger that came with the camera. It is much lighter, more compact, doesn't require a long AC cord, and comes with a cigarette lighter plug for use in a car, all of which are a plus for travel.
1065522
I have the same camera. The setup worked great for me. I took it to Hawaii and used both batteries and the charger frequently.
1318289
I don't intend to risk damage to the electronics in the camera by trying it. Buy some spares and always use the proper charger(s).
299458
The battery must be charged while IN the camera............and the adapter or charger is not large nor heavy
392294
Easy answer: Buy the Canon CB-2LW Battery Charger and get a plug adapter. The Charger is multi-voltage compatible. I just took it with me to China and charged up the battery overnight - in the morning, I was ready to video the sites! :) I'd recommend getting at least two of the higher capacity Canon BP-2L14 Battery - that way you can carry a spare charged battery with you. The Kensington 33117 International All-in-One Travel Plug Adapter works okay, but there are some plugs where it won't work (I found the diagonal slanted prong style in China sometimes needs the third ground prong which the Kensington doesn't have). Hope this helps!
161571
If you don't have electrical devices that run on 110 AND 220 volts, then you might need a converter. My I- Phone charger and camera battery charger worked fine with only the adapter. Check to see whether your devices can run on both voltages.
902830
The adapter does not consist of actual batteries - it only has this shape to let you slide it conveniently into the space normally occupied by 2 of the usual 4 dry batteries. The camera normally needs 4 individual batteries to get the power (wired in series to give you 4 x 1.2v or 4 x 1.5v for 5 - 6v whatever.) This adapter provides the maximum voltage from being switched on. It works very well (I use the camera for tabletop pics, which is what I bought it for secondhand). There are also tele and wide angle accessory lenses available for the camera (I got them very cheaply on ebay). A bit large and clumsy but OK for tabletop work. Get all three accessories!
469783
The adapter as mentioned in the picture,needs to have the electric cord that connects to the adapter,and into the camera.therefrom,charging can take place.
681780
I don't know anything about that. All I know is we charge any lp-e5 battery in the camera and with an energizerbattery charger we bought. If this is bad could you let me know! thanks
1301306
It depends if you are going moved around with the camera because the power adapter is not long enough to moved around. But if you are going to stay in one location while charging then that's perfectly fine.
484386
Ginkgo, I know what you re talking about regarding AA batteries. You can find them everywhere. I bought a ZS1 to take to the Philippines rencently. The rechargeable battery is smaller than two AAs. The charger is a bit smaller than half a pack of cancer sticks, and will handle 110-220 volts although you may need an adapter. Charger and adapter are smaller than half a pack and weigh less than two AAs. Both my wife and I took our cameras and chargers. Weight and size are no problem for us one-bag travellers. Monte L. Steiger
1810890
Depends on your battery and capacity. I use a old Sony battery with the adapter and it works fine for me.
2196364
Yes. I use the standard Canon charger that came with the camera. 2 years later and the two batteries are still working well.
587660
Yes, The battery recharger is like the one Canon provides with the camera. It has a wall socket and also comes with one that converts it for European outlets as well.
610796
It comes with an AC adapter that you plug into the camera to charge the battery. I can't comment of the longevity of the battery, but lithium batteries usually last a while.