greyswan I have just suddenly realised just how deranged I am  More info | Apr 03, 2011 09:58 | #1 I'll be going to Germany in a couple of weeks, and will be taking my camera of course (50D). Does the charger need any special power adapters? I have a Targus power adapter if the brand makes any difference. Chris
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altitude604 Goldmember  1,665 posts Likes: 10 Joined Nov 2009 Location: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia More info | Apr 03, 2011 10:21 | #2 i'm jealous! i was in Germany in 1998 and had an awesome time. Type F ("Schuko", short for "Schutzkontakt") is standard. Type C Plugs are common, especially for low-power devices. Type C wall sockets are very uncommon, and exist only in very old installations. they're also 230V @ 50Hz. Erik - Three Miles Final
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Apr 03, 2011 11:00 | #3 All my Canon chargers are multiple voltage and can be used almost anywhere in the world. You just need an adapter for the plug. Canon G1X II, 1D MKIV, 5DSR, 5DIV, 5D MKII, 16-35/2.8L II, 24-70/2.8L II, 70-200/2.8L IS II, IS, 100-400/4.5-5.6 L IS II, 500/4 L IS II, 24-105/4 IS, 50/2.5 macro, 1.4x MKII, 1.4X MKIII, 2X MKIII,580EX II, 550EXs(2), ST-E2.
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Apr 03, 2011 11:04 | #4 Thanks so much guys. Chris
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230V @ 50Hz indeed. It should say somewhere on your charger whether it works with that type of supply.
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MCAsan Goldmember  3,918 posts Likes: 88 Joined Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta More info | Most modern power supplies for PCs, chargers for camera bodies..etc will handle 110/220 at 50/60 Hz. Check the label to be sure. If so, you just need a plug adapter to latch the local receptacles. Not like the "good old days" when you needed step up/down transformers.
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apersson850 Cream of the Crop  More info | Canon's chargers are rated 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz, so the voltage is no issue. Just the physical shape of the plug. Anders
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Thanks everyone... I did check the voltage, not worried about that, and will make sure I have an adaptor rated for German plugs. Chris
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phreeky Goldmember 3,515 posts Likes: 15 Joined Oct 2007 Location: Australia More info | Apr 03, 2011 21:27 | #9 An adapter + powerboard so you can charge your camera and GPS all while editing the photos to publish on the net each night in the hotel room
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jeppoy Goldmember  1,305 posts Likes: 6 Joined Sep 2009 More info | Apr 03, 2011 21:46 | #10 I live here in Germany and I have american specs canon and all you need is 220V adapter. One thing for sure though is if you are driving get a portable or if you renting get one with a GPS. Gas is very expensive here. No I'm not a photographer, I just shoot with Canon DSLR with those lenses with red thingy...
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Jim_T Goldmember  3,312 posts Likes: 115 Joined Nov 2003 Location: Woodlands, MB, Canada More info | Apr 03, 2011 21:50 | #11 FWIW, 'The Source' electronics store in Canada sells adapters that will allow you to mate the two prong North American plug to the European socket.
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