“I will be traveling in a country with 220V--will a converter be ok for charging the battery? Or should I just take extra batteries with me?”
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Yes, all Nikon Coolpix cameras have an auto switching (from 100v to 240V 50hz/60hz) battery charger that will work in most countries around the world. AC adapters have similar characteristics. Always check the specification plate on your other battery chargers or AC adapters as third party products may not support dual voltage systems. We do not suggest the use of third party battery chargers and AC adapters with Nikon equipment. Note that the power cord included with some Nikon chargers or AC adapter is designed for 110 volt use only. A power cord suitable for the local power system should be obtained on arrival, most airport shops and computer suppliers will carry these items which are typically used for laptop computer power supply connections. Be sure that the new cord you buy fits the Nikon adapter you wish to use it with and that it is rated for the voltage in your new location. While not recommended, a simple plug adapter may be used, but caution should be taken as the cord Nikon supplies is not rated for the higher voltage and may heat or fail. Some newer Coolpix have included an AC Adapter, like the EH-68P AC adapter, for plugging directly into a wall outlet without the use of a power cord. As with previous chargers, the correct adapter must be acquired for the country traveled to, and fitted to the Nikon AC adapter to allow proper AC connection to the wall outlet.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The Nikon AC-Adapter/Power-Pack (#EH-71P) is capable of supporting Input Voltage ranging from 100 volts to 240 volts (at 50 & 60 Hz).. So you do not need a Step-Down Transformer, that would drop the Voltage from 220 Volts down to 110 Volts. A simple Adapter/Converter that just allows the USA Flat-Blade Plugs (110 style plug) to be inserted and mechanically adapted to a 220 Volt style plug. Most European Power Receptacles are round, whilst Australia and New Zealand use Diagonal Flat Blades. Be sure to purchase the correct Adapter (typically $2.00 to $5.00 per) for the Country that you are traveling to, or purchase an Global Travel Adapter Kit for about $15.00 to $25.00 which will cover the majority of the Continents around the world.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I always get a few extra batteries, usually from Amazon. I tend to make certain that my converter is working really well. You risk damaging your charger and or your batteries.
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