Charging Nikon Camera Batteries on Safari: Heading to Botswana in September for safari and wondering about charging Nikon batteries. The charger says "100-240V~50/60Hz"....does that...

Terry in Indiana Loc: rural Indiana

Heading to Botswana in September for safari and wondering about charging Nikon batteries. The charger says "100-240V~50/60Hz"....does that mean the charger will take the 220 V that is in the camps??? I realize I will need to get an adapter for the prongs, but hopefully not a converter? We can only take 20 kg (44 lbs.) of luggage per person total, and I don't want to waste 5 lbs of that on a converter if it's not necessary. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give!

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Terry, I would seriously suggest that you contact Nikon support. Give them a call and inquire about this. They're very friendly and knowledgeable folks there.
--Bob

http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/how-to-charge-camera-battery-on-safari.cfm
http://www.geometer.org/Africa2012/photostuff.html
https://luminous-landscape.com/digital-safari-equipment-tips/
https://photographylife.com/preparing-for-a-safari-trip-to-africa

Just a few doing a google search.

Terry in Indiana wrote:

Heading to Botswana in September for safari and wondering about charging Nikon batteries. The charger says "100-240V~50/60Hz"....does that mean the charger will take the 220 V that is in the camps??? I realize I will need to get an adapter for the prongs, but hopefully not a converter? We can only take 20 kg (44 lbs.) of luggage per person total, and I don't want to waste 5 lbs of that on a converter if it's not necessary. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give!

BebuLamar

Yes you don't have to have a converter only an adapter so you can plug in. Most chargers for cameras, cell phones and laptops are that way.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Multivoltage means just that. Do not go above or below.

As you said you only need a prong adapter.

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

Terry in Indiana wrote:

Heading to Botswana in September for safari and wondering about charging Nikon batteries. The charger says "100-240V~50/60Hz"....does that mean the charger will take the 220 V that is in the camps??? I realize I will need to get an adapter for the prongs, but hopefully not a converter? We can only take 20 kg (44 lbs.) of luggage per person total, and I don't want to waste 5 lbs of that on a converter if it's not necessary. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give!

That is common for newer devices.

100-240V indicates plug it into any voltage as long as the plug fits and it works.
50/60 Hz means any cycle 50 or 60.

So the charger will work anywhere in the world if the plug fits in the outlet.

Sarge69

Terry in Indiana Loc: rural Indiana

Thank you, Bob! I will check out those links too!

Terry in Indiana Loc: rural Indiana

Perfect, sarge69! If I'm not careful, I learn something new every day! :)

Terry in Indiana Loc: rural Indiana

Rongnongno wrote:

Multivoltage means just that. Do not go above or below.

As you said you only need a prong adapter.

Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Rongnongno!

TucsonCoyote Loc: Tucson AZ

You will also note that charging on 220V will take about 1/2 the time as with 110V.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

TucsonCoyote wrote:

You will also note that charging on 220V will take about 1/2 the time as with 110V.

That is not quite right. The same voltage/amp is applied to the battery otherwise it would simply burst into fire or explode.

BebuLamar

TucsonCoyote wrote:

You will also note that charging on 220V will take about 1/2 the time as with 110V.

Nope! It charges exactly the same. While the input is multi voltage and multi frequency the output is fixed.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Terry in Indiana wrote:

Heading to Botswana in September for safari and wondering about charging Nikon batteries. The charger says "100-240V~50/60Hz"....does that mean the charger will take the 220 V that is in the camps??? I realize I will need to get an adapter for the prongs, but hopefully not a converter? We can only take 20 kg (44 lbs.) of luggage per person total, and I don't want to waste 5 lbs of that on a converter if it's not necessary. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give!

No problem, used a converter in Europe without a problem. Just needed the correct plug. Nikon makes the charger to work in Europe. European Nikon's come with a different plug, that's why the charger has a plug in for the plug. They just switch them out depending on where they are sending the camera.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Terry in Indiana wrote:

Heading to Botswana in September for safari and wondering about charging Nikon batteries. The charger says "100-240V~50/60Hz"....does that mean the charger will take the 220 V that is in the camps??? I realize I will need to get an adapter for the prongs, but hopefully not a converter? We can only take 20 kg (44 lbs.) of luggage per person total, and I don't want to waste 5 lbs of that on a converter if it's not necessary. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give!

Seems like this woukld be a good time to get a battery grip. They also take AA batterys. If you take a bunch of AAs As well as a coupla extra batterys, that woukd work without having to recharge.

Mary Kate Loc: NYC

Terry in Indiana wrote:

Heading to Botswana in September for safari and wondering about charging Nikon batteries. The charger says "100-240V~50/60Hz"....does that mean the charger will take the 220 V that is in the camps??? I realize I will need to get an adapter for the prongs, but hopefully not a converter? We can only take 20 kg (44 lbs.) of luggage per person total, and I don't want to waste 5 lbs of that on a converter if it's not necessary. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give!

I would contact the tour company with your concerns. They have been through this before.

zigipha Loc: north nj

TucsonCoyote wrote:

You will also note that charging on 220V will take about 1/2 the time as with 110V.

1. it won't due to the power supply limiting voltage and current
2. if it wasn't true, it would be in 1/4th the time -power is proportional to V*V. if you double the voltage you quad the power

:) sorry, just saying...