Voltage Transformer For Europe?

[CJMORGAN59]

I'm living in Canada but planning a holiday trip to Italy in the next few months. Before going, do I need to buy some sort of voltage transformer type of adaptor so I can recharge my G2 batteries (the BP-511) while there?

Thanks In Advance

CJ

[George]

If you check the recharger unit itself, it should say 120/220V 50/60 cycles. This means that all you need it an plug adapter. (Mine worked fine in Europe last year with just the adapter.)

[CJMORGAN59]

Ah, indeed, you're quite right George. Thank-you.

Now, where does one get a North American to European plug adapter? And do most European places have the same kind of plug outlet?

Again, thanks in advance,
CJ (who's quite happy this group exists)

[dn7elson]

Usually any of the travel stores have them. They usually come as a kit, because as you pointed out, not all countries and/or regions have the same type of connectors and sockets.

The following link has a picture of such a kit. I provide it ONLY because it explains in a picture more than words could. I know nothing about the vendor nor product shown, so please check before you purchase anywhere to make sure that you know what you are getting and from whom.

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/misc/1296.html


cjmorgan59 wrote:

Now, where does one get a North American to European plug adapter? And do most European places have the same kind of plug outlet?

[CJMORGAN59]

Thanks Dale.
CJ

[Mark Bennett]

Hi

I wouldn't buy on at an airport or a travel store as they cost a bomb. You can get them at a local electrical outlet pretty cheaply.

I'm using my Canon G2 I picked up while home and just cut off the end and put a UK plug on it.

Works fine.

Mark

[GenDEM]

I bought the one I used in Germany at a electronics store *in* Germany. Cost me 1.28 euro.

[pvdiamon]

I am in the same market, and have found two sites:
traveloasis.com
voltageconverters.com

They provide a lot of info--I am planning to call one of them later this week to decide what I need (the adapter for the camera, but I think i need a converter for other appliances.)

Good luck.

John