I can't seem to find out if the battery charger that came with my Fuji 550EXR needs a converter. I have the adapter plugs and have read that newer electronics can be used with 100 - 240 Voltage. Neither the manual or the battery charger itself has that information that I can find. I don't want to ruin my battery charger but don't want to pay for a converter if I don't need it. The camera and charger are 3 years old. Anyone else have this model?
Posted by
Basel, Switzerland
8889 posts
Look at the label on the charger. You may need a magnifying glass. That always says, unless you have pealed off the label :-)
If the charger is only 3 years old it probably does cover 110-240 V.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23267 posts
There has to be input information on the cord or on the body of the charger. It has to say something like 120-240 v. Even the manual should make some mention of input voltage. That is very, very standard. Is it original equipment? The charger that came with the camera.
Posted by
Eugene, Oregon...Formerly Ventura, CA
2261 posts
joanne, as Chris and Frank have said, you'll be fine with the standard charger. You'll just need the appropriate adapter to go from your standard U.S. plug style, but not a converter.
Like these:
http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=product&theParentId=126&id=24
Here's a link to the manual, see page 128.
http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/manuals/pdf/index/f/finepix_f500exrseries_manual_01.pdf
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19092 posts
I found a charger for the NP-50 battery for the Fuji 555EXR on Amazon, and the name plate on it says it takes 100-240 V 50/60 Hz. I costs 14.99, which is probably less than a converter. If your existing charger really does not say 100-240 V, get one of these.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32206 posts
joanne,
The voltage specifications WILL be listed somewhere on your camera charger, but as others have mentioned, you may have to use a magnifying glass. Look for the words "Input Voltage". If the ratings state "Input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz" then all you'll need is inexpensive Plug Adaptors. I'd suggest packing along at least two Plug Adaptors as they're small and easy to misplace.