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Digital Camera Battery

Travel Overseas? May Need a Different Charger or Converters

SUMMARY: To charge digital camera batteries outside of your native country may require a small added investment.

If your digital photography takes you overseas, realize that your battery chargers may not work due to varying plug types and voltage levels depending on the country. For example, in the United States the voltage is usually 120V and two plug types are used, but the United Kingdom uses different plug types and voltages ranging from 220-240V. For more information, one resource you can read is Steve Kropla's Help for World Travelers at http://kropla.com/electric.htm

Proprietary batteries may require special chargers made by the manufacturer or international adapters and voltage converters.

For rechargeable AA NiMH batteries you can purchase battery chargers at most digital camera stores and online shops that support a variety of plug and voltage specifications (these may be called "international battery chargers" or "travel battery chargers"). Note that these will cost more than your garden-variety chargers but can be well worth the price.

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