Canon 5D MkII car charger.

[Az2Africa]

With the Canon CBC-E6 car car charger selling for $155.00 US, has anyone tried this one? http://www.ebuybatteries.com/product/battery_chargers/Canon/Canon-LP-E6-AC-charger.htm
I ordered it and will see if it is ok.

[gasrocks]

Might I suggest that instead you get a small inverter. It will turn the car's 12v into 115VAC. Now you can use the regular charger for your camera and also use any small appliance as well.

[SuzyView]

Tell me how it works out. I don't need one, since I located 2 batteries for spares, but I always like to learn about possible purchases just in case.

[Skrim17]

does it actually charge an lp-e6, or does it only charge the replacements (without the chip)?

[Az2Africa]

I am taking 4 batteries with me to Kenya in October, but found the 5D MkII eats batteries with an IS lens while in South Africa in March. I am self driving and will be away from an AC outlet for a couple of weeks. I am also taking a solar charger just in case.
I will try out the car charger and solar charger before I leave and post a review.

[SuzyView]

Solar charger is another thing I intend to look at. I saw a few at a store the other day and wondered how long it would take to recharge my ipod and batteries for my 5DII. Must be on the same wavelength, but I'm not spending any more money this year. Famous last words.

[Az2Africa]

does it actually charge an lp-e6, or does it only charge the replacements (without the chip)?

Good question. I'm not sure if the Canon is a smart charger or if they are just smart batteries that communicate with the camera.

[wickerprints]

Might I suggest that instead you get a small inverter. It will turn the car's 12v into 115VAC. Now you can use the regular charger for your camera and also use any small appliance as well.

+1

But please, if you do buy an inverter, don't be stupid like me and buy a low-quality one. It works, but try to find one that has a true sine-wave output, rather than modified sine-wave. Most appliances will accept a modified sine-wave, but all your electronics will benefit from a true sine-wave (and in fact, such inverters may give you output that is of higher quality than your mains AC).

You don't need more than 300W, unless you are using it in an RV. For most vehicles, I do not advise plugging in a bunch of devices--two at a time at most.

It may cost more up front than a dedicated charger, but you will be able to use it with just about any device--your phone, laptop, etc. No shaving while driving.

[Az2Africa]

Any recommended inverters?

[gasrocks]

I saw someone shaving with a razor while driving once.