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Hi everyone,
So I'm writing from Moscow and I have a question about the battery charger that cannon gives out for the XTi, do I need a converter from 110-210 (or is it vice versa) to use it or is it like my computer whose cord automatically converts things? Just wondering so I'll have more than 2-3 weeks of battery (I'm here for 8 weeks).
If I need a converter I'll probably just find a camera shop and by a different charger since cannon is sold in Russia.
Thanks guys
Jordan
Not sure what you are asking about... If you are from the USA then you might need some converter so you can *plug in* your charger to the electricity socket.
But if you are talking about voltage and the like, there should be no problem. Just to make sure, take a look at your charger's back: you should see something like this:
Input: 110-240V AC 50/60Hz
That means that the charger can handle and AC current which is between 110 to 240 Volts and with a frequency of either 50 or 60 Hertz - I believe, but cannot promise you, that this range covers at least 95% if not 99.9% of the countries in the world.
110V at 60Hz is used in the USA I know. About europe, I'm not sure but if I had to guess, I would guess they are using something like 220V at 50Hz.
Ok, I was close. After a quick check here: http://users.telenet.be/worldstandards/electricity.htm
I found out that - USA: 120V @ 60Hz, Europe and most of Asia: 230V @ 50Hz
Now just check at the back of your charger to make sure it can handle 110-240V @ 50/60Hz (I'm sure you'll find out that it can do that).
Yep according to the back of the charger I'm good. Thanks oren!
Voltage you should be fine, just need the physical adapter so it fits.