K20D Batteries Car Charger?
Posted 09/03/2010 - 09:19
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Never tried one, but I've seen a few of these around.
Can't figure out what your job is (roadie? camp site inspector? travel writer?), but it sounds awesome
Can't figure out what your job is (roadie? camp site inspector? travel writer?), but it sounds awesome
Tim
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Posted 09/03/2010 - 09:27
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most of the universal battery chargers have a car adapter. i got one for my K10, it was an irish company, cannot remember the name just now. It was basically a US style pin with adapters for most countries plus a car adapter. Works very well. I will try and find the name and post it here.
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Posted 09/03/2010 - 09:44
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thoughton wrote:
Can't figure out what your job is (roadie? camp site inspector? travel writer?), but it sounds awesome
Ha! Nothing so glamorous I'm afraid - a teacher!! (the holidays are awesome though)Can't figure out what your job is (roadie? camp site inspector? travel writer?), but it sounds awesome
Thanks for the info
Posted 09/03/2010 - 09:47
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I keep a 12v - 240v inverter in my passion wagon.
You can run all your low power household equipment - laptops, chargers lights etc. Never looked back
You can run all your low power household equipment - laptops, chargers lights etc. Never looked back
Posted 09/03/2010 - 09:56
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It seems that one of the better after market batteries is the one from Inov8
The also make a charger with car adapter - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement-Digital-Battery-Charger-Minolta/dp/B002GKBUZ...=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1268128362&sr=8-2
I did ask SRS if they stock that kit but they do not - just battery and charger seperate. Considering it is £28 for battery and charger it is a good deal. The charger alone that Tim linked to is £14 and a good battery £20 or the Inov8 charger £25.
The also make a charger with car adapter - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement-Digital-Battery-Charger-Minolta/dp/B002GKBUZ...=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1268128362&sr=8-2
I did ask SRS if they stock that kit but they do not - just battery and charger seperate. Considering it is £28 for battery and charger it is a good deal. The charger alone that Tim linked to is £14 and a good battery £20 or the Inov8 charger £25.
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K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
Posted 09/03/2010 - 10:26
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Just ordered the inov8 charger from Amazon - exactly what I was looking for. Thank you everyone for your quick and informative posts.
Mike
Mike
Posted 09/03/2010 - 11:15
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Darkmunk wrote:
I keep a 12v - 240v inverter in my passion wagon.
You can run all your low power household equipment - laptops, chargers lights etc. Never looked back
That's my solution too !! I keep a 12v - 240v inverter in my passion wagon.
You can run all your low power household equipment - laptops, chargers lights etc. Never looked back
Then u can use your laptop too, to see what you've taken !
And any lights and things u may require
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So much to learn... So little time !
Posted 09/03/2010 - 11:56
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Stu - K10D | DFA 100/2.8 Macro | DA 55-300 | AF-360FGZ |
So much to learn... So little time !
Posted 09/03/2010 - 20:30
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Darkmunk wrote:
I keep a 12v - 240v inverter in my passion wagon.
You can run all your low power household equipment - laptops, chargers lights etc. Never looked back
That's the way to go, places like Maplins have them nice and cheap.
I keep a 12v - 240v inverter in my passion wagon.
You can run all your low power household equipment - laptops, chargers lights etc. Never looked back
Posted 09/03/2010 - 22:14
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Asda did a Vivitar universal li-ion charger for camera and phone batteries. I've seen them by other manufacturers too.
You adjust (poke) the contacts to fit the -ve and +ve on the battery. it checks the voltage and polarity and charges. 12v/24v and mains adapter.
I charge camera batteries and phone ones too.
Put "vivitar universal li-ion battery charger" into google then have a sniff at ASDA for £20.
Cheers
You adjust (poke) the contacts to fit the -ve and +ve on the battery. it checks the voltage and polarity and charges. 12v/24v and mains adapter.
I charge camera batteries and phone ones too.
Put "vivitar universal li-ion battery charger" into google then have a sniff at ASDA for £20.
Cheers
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