Chargers for overseas

Hi,

I'm curious what people use to charge their Canon batteries overseas, such as Australia or New Zealand...what do you actually need to be able to charge a battery say in a hotel room socket?

Thanks,
Cynthia

Cynthia,

I use the Canon LC-E6 Battery Charger for Canon 5D Mark II Digital SLR. They just plug right into the outlet. Let em charger, and ready for sunrise. I have 2. (the funny part is walking into the hotel room at night, and seeing every outlet being used for something. Laptop, phone, battery chargers, next thing you know you are unplugging lights just to charge all your tech stuff.

Thanks Mike...I'll look it up, however I have a Canon 40D to be more specific in my question.

I used to travel internationally for work. The Canon chargers (and most electronic power supplies like laptop and cell phone chargers) are fine with 110V to 220V, but you'll need a plug adapter for the country you'll be visiting. The only device that people frequently take traveling that usually doesn't work well on 220V circuits is a hair dryer. There is a label on all chargers that will tell you the voltage and frequency range of the device and usually the DC output voltage.

The trick is finding out the correct type of plug adapter for the country where you'll be traveling. I'm not sure which is most common in the A/NZ region, but I'm sure someone here can tell you the correct type of plug.

Cynthia,

As Mel pointed out, I totally forgot about the differences between US and other countries. Try this place, they should have what you need.

http://www.dvdoverseas.com/store/index.html?loadfile=catalog11_0.html

Cynthia all of what has been said is correct .But I will make it easier
1. All chargers today are 110/220v and match anywhere in the world.
2.You need to buy a socket kit which can also be bought anywhere,also most hotels have them from people who forget themYou can find it at B & H or any electrical store..
3.The charging is as if you are at home excactly the same time to charge.
Enjoy your trip
AVI

Thanks all...so no converter required, just the correct adapter plug that's nice!

Cynthia,

Here is a list of voltage and adapter requirements for all countries in the world.

http://kropla.com/electric2.htm

-Mike

Besides the plug adapter, I purchased a 220 volt capable 3 socket power strip and 3 one foot long extension cords to allow use of all 3 sockets when using a charger unit that would cover up one or more of the sockets otherwise. The power strip can be gotten easily over the internet, just search for "220 volt power strip". The one foot long extension cords come from ExtremeGeek.com.
I attach the plug adapter to the power strip male plug and you're good to go!