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Graeme Fullick · February 26th, 2009, 02:57 PM

I am about to take my EX1 on a trip where the only source will be the power outlet in a car (12V DC). I have done a quick scan and can't find any chargers that plug into the 12 V power out from a car that I can use to charge my EX1 batteries. Is anyone else using one of these and if so where did you get it.

Matt San · February 26th, 2009, 03:11 PM

best bet is to get a 12V DC inverter to local voltage (220v) then use the sony charger as normal

Clark Peters · February 26th, 2009, 03:12 PM

I bought a 12V to 120V inverter, then use the standard battery charger.

Pete

Keith Moreau · February 28th, 2009, 12:23 AM

For all kinds of AC powered equipment, I've found the most economical solution is to get a 12V to 120V or 240V converter (if that's your power). They are getting really small and inexpensive nowadays, with more and more watts power. The last one I got at Costco was about $20 for about 100w and quite small, like the size of 2 packs of cigarettes.

I recommend this to most people instead of getting and adapter device that uses 12V directly. Plus you don't wind up with a lot of extra 12V powered equipment that you rarely use.

February 26th, 2009, 02:57 PM	#1
Graeme Fullick Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 337	12 Volt charging I am about to take my EX1 on a trip where the only source will be the power outlet in a car (12V DC). I have done a quick scan and can't find any chargers that plug into the 12 V power out from a car that I can use to charge my EX1 batteries. Is anyone else using one of these and if so where did you get it. __________________ Graeme

February 26th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#2
Matt San Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wales UK Posts: 121	best bet is to get a 12V DC inverter to local voltage (220v) then use the sony charger as normal

February 26th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#3
Clark Peters Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 123	I bought a 12V to 120V inverter, then use the standard battery charger. Pete

February 28th, 2009, 12:23 AM	#4
Keith Moreau Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane, California Posts: 530	For all kinds of AC powered equipment, I've found the most economical solution is to get a 12V to 120V or 240V converter (if that's your power). They are getting really small and inexpensive nowadays, with more and more watts power. The last one I got at Costco was about $20 for about 100w and quite small, like the size of 2 packs of cigarettes. I recommend this to most people instead of getting and adapter device that uses 12V directly. Plus you don't wind up with a lot of extra 12V powered equipment that you rarely use.