I am going on a trip to france in about a month through my school for 11 days. Now i was planning on bringing my digital camera to use. I got reallly concerned, though, when my teacher mentioned that everytime someone attempted to use their camera battery charger, it would burn out.. even with a converter and adapter. I was wondering if it is still true, even with newer ones.. or if i should look for another way of taking pictures. My camera does not have the option of using regular batteries, it only uses the rechargable one and i highly doubt one battery will last 11 days!! I recently travelled to Europe and found what you are saying to be true. I bought a converter AND adapter before I left. If you read the small print it will say it can only be used with electrical appliance (usually) between 50 and 1500 watts. All the ones I looked at specifically said DO NOT USE WITH BATTERY CHARGERS.
What we did ? We didn't want to be without the camera so we picked up a charger in Europe. That way it was compatible with their outlets and their 220 volt electricity. It wasn't expensive. Only cost us about 20 euros. It was worth it for all the pictures we were able to take. On your charger itself, there should be a label, if it says 110/220V 50/60HZ for input you should be OK. If it doesn't go to Radio Shack, they make an adaptor that will let you use your camera's charger in France.
Probably the best, and most expensive, way is to wait until you get to France, and buy a charger there. |
