Touring to Downunder with HDC-SD600K: Hi all, This looks like a great camera but I'm wondering if it can be charged when we visit OZ due to power supply down there being 240V 50Hz?
887661
Yes you can charge it in Oz. All the modern charges are international, like 110-240V. The only problem is you will need to find electrical cable compatible w/Oz standard outlets.
160512
I am no electrician.. so take this with a grain of salt. I took a small voltage adapter/ transformer to plug things into in 1993 (and the plug shapes are different in Europe compared to the US) So, it is not the camera as much as the plug/transformer. The camera would be great for a European trip. I would look on travel websites to ask the question.. which is good one... ?AAA or Rick Steve,
313927
The one supplied with the camera is a 240V charger. If that is not sufficient you can probably buy one aftermarket on Amazon or BestBuy or try here first BHPhoto.com I really think you can find a converter somewhere after market if you really need one though. I would be careful though, these chargers are pretty specific and using a non-compatible converter could cause the battery to either lose it's charge altogether or overheat and damage the camera.
712034
I am awaiting delivery of this camera. Am a complete novice and would like to learn the answer to this also. Am taking camera to India in Nov. and really need to get the "hang" of it ASAP. Thanks
153916
Yeah what happened? This was $279 just a few days ago and frequently was available for as low as $240. So what gives? Looking to get this, but not at over $400! And be warned, with USB 3.0 quickly becoming the standard, any HD camcorders with USB 2.0 built in will be passe very soon.
972172
I don't know where you found this information, we have this camera and it is not the case. Recorded up to 3 hours non stop without any problems.
1882879
Not sure about charging but I would not recommend this camera to anyone! Very unhappy broke in less than 6 months.
540139
Veronica, when I traveled to South Africa (they use 240v), I just used an adapter. That worked just fine. As for connecting the camera to the computer, that was absolutely no problem at all. You connect the camera to the computer via the USB port...the voltage doesn't seem to matter. I hope this helps.
954868
It can take an input of 110v through 240v. The version I bought came with the 110v pins. I travel overseas a lot, and in fact bought the camera for an overseas trip, so I just used the plug adapters I have and it charged just fine.
969652
I haven't had any problems at or around that temperature--particularly if the power to the camera is kept on. Both the camera and receiver operate on 120 V, but a simple step-down converter for each shouldn't be a problem if you're on 240V. As C. Muncy noted, I had an audio feedback problem coming from mine as well, but wasn't sure if it was a voltage-related issue. Since I'm using my camera to monitor a bluebird nesting box, and audio wasn't critical, I simply disconnected the audio feed cable from the camera.
1376957
Dear Valmore, thanks for your comments. I did get the external adapter and another coupler that was necessary, and got it to work on the noted external power supply. However, I found the slow-motion options to be impossible except when working under open strong daylight. Otherwise, the amount of light entering each frame was way to low to do anything with. One would have to post-process the image files to increase their brightness and contrast, so I decided to return the camera.
1313035
haven't looked into that yet but i will be taking the camera to a friend of mine that works at a local ritz camera shop. i am hoping he will be knowlege able enought to figure out which memory card can be used. failing that i would think going to the cameras official website "should" provide the info or maybe a link to cantact them and ask questions. i know pc magazine also has a help section.. they might know
1293400
The camera comes both with an extra USB for power or a power supply that is auto voltage from 110v to 240v.In this last case you may need a plug converter.
520514
The company has an Australian web site: http://www.ctek.com/au/en/chargers/12vYou'll find information there on its offerings for Australian conditions.
1632348
Thanks for your inquiry. Input power: 100-240VAC 50/60HZ Output power: 5V; 1A You should charge the cameras or monitor with the charger if they are run out of power.
957123
You don't. It charges as its hooked up to the USB port when you are checking the video files. Also this is ONLY in Celsius. No one at my house understands Celsius, being in America I have to convert it for everyone that sees it. Thus drawing intense scrutiny to the HIDDEN camera device !!!!
641523
Thank you so much for your prompt response. My camera is still on its way:) but I am planning on using it in UK and Europe in a few months' time. My current camera is very hard on battery consumption so I thought I should make sure I don't constantly run out of juice. Also I will need chargers for iPad and phone overseas and don't want to buy too many gadgets. So, I will see what I will end up buying. Again, I so appreciate your input!