If this is the Japanese Model, what is the difference between this model & the USA version besides the plug on the battery charger
2075103
Everything is in Japanese on the camera.. And it made me panic, then I found out u can change the language to English =) I'm very happy with the camera so far good deal with the lens included saved me over four hundred bucks
2075104
Hi Steven... I have had no problem with it at all...you can set it up for English and ... the only difference I could see is the charger..
2075105
None that I know of. I bought 2 extra batteries and a charger (Progo brand) off Amazon at a pretty low cost and they work fine, so, I'm not using the charger included with the camera. Absolutely love the camera and lens by the way.
568737
Yes it is! Packaging and manual was in Japanese. Iwatani doesn't sell this model in the US, I've only seen it in Japan. (..and Amazon)
730096
Hi Phil, For some reason when I order this Unit I was sent a device that was set-up for International / Other Countries. The Unit came with an AC Adapter / Charger that had the plugs that are common in Europe, included also in the box was an AC Converter adapter to match and mate with the plugs used in the USA. This caused a whole series of problems for me because it wouldn't re-charge the Battery beyond 65%. When I spoke to Sony the service people told me to do an entire Software System Upgrade. I followed their directions and it did not solve the problem. Only until I used my Computer to Charge the Tablet did I determine that the International version charger along with the US Converter was the problem. I have requested from Sony that they send me a normal USA version AC Charger Unit and its coming in the mail. So my advise to you if you're in the States is to make sure they don't send you a Unit that is sold abroad (i.e. Internationally).
2134763
I live in the USA and I bought this Wasabi Power LCH-VBN260 Battery Charger which, according to what is printed on the charger, accepts AC Input of 100V - 240V at a supply frequency of 50/60HZ and puts out a DC 8.4v/500mA output. You may want to inquire if Wasabi Power will provide you with a US - NewZealand adapter plug rather than the US - Europe adapter plug that came with my shipment. Else you may want to procure the adapter plug yourself. I hope this helps. Cheers. Chaks
93366
I'm basically repeating what the two other owners have suggested, but allow me to phrase it a little differently. The side with the cord and plug, plug that into the wall socket, and be sure that the voltage setting switch is on 120v (USA). On the opposite side, plug your Japanese appliance into the 100v (Japan) socket. Turn it on and go. Should you ever use this in the opposite situation (an American appliance in Japan), reverse the steps.
1593591
US model is SD card only. Japan model has an internal hard drive, although Im not sure of the capacity.
560108
not sure but i believe they are the same except one has english instructions and the other is in japanese.
1905363
Mine came with a standard US compatible plug type. However, the battery life is poor so I installed my own 2 cell lipo battery and don't even use the wall charger since I have to use a lipo charger separately. I highly recommend this upgrade. Now I have 6-8 hour battery life which gives me plenty of time to setup and modify multiple planes without needing a charge. Also, lipo takes 30 min. to charge where as the standard battery takes all night.
1441396
The one I received was the Japanese release, though I bought it before the American release was out so it MAY have changed.
2018017
It might be on Amazon but not sold by Amazon. Have to look and see if it is fulfilled by Amazon. The one I am currently looking at isn't and making me lrary I will get a Japan model so I might not get it
482654
Works the same as the U.S. version, except the manual is in Japanese (who needs that anyway?), it is a bit cheaper. No problems synching to the console. Your mistake just saved you some $ but I don't think there is anything else that you will sacrifice.
123558
That's right. I have used the "Japanese version" in the USA and Switzerland and there is no problem at all.
1273677
I think the voltage for Japan and US is the same. The device works fine and I like the fact that the wind is not too strong like most American models. However, the heat it gives out is way too hot. I don't want my hair scorched. I am planning on buying a Panasonic hair dryer, to see if the "heat" situation is better.
1743964
It comes with both. The American plug is built into the unit as shipped, so if you order this in America you will not need to reconfigure anything.Incidentally, this unit seems very very slow at first, but later you realize that it's only because it's programmed to have the LED light in the "still charging" color (i think red?) almost all the way until the battery is charged. Only in the last 1-2 percent of charging does it turn orange and then finally green. So if you expect the orange to be a halfway point or something you'll think it's slow. But the overall charge time for my 2300mAh batteries has been between 1 and 2 hours. It comes with both. The American plug is built into the unit as shipped, so if you order this in America you will not need to reconfigure anything.Incidentally, this unit seems very very slow at first, but later you realize that it's only because it's programmed to have the LED light in the "still charging" color (i think red?) almost all the way until the battery is charged. Only in the last 1-2 percent of charging does it turn orange and then finally green. So if you expect the orange to be a halfway point or something you'll think it's slow. But the overall charge time... » Read More It comes with both. The American plug is built into the unit as shipped, so if you order this in America you will not need to reconfigure anything.Incidentally, this unit seems very very slow at first, but later you realize that it's only because it's programmed to have the LED light in the "still charging" color (i think red?) almost all the way until the battery is charged. Only in the last 1-2 percent of charging does it turn orange and then finally green. So if you expect the orange to be a halfway point or something you'll think it's slow. But the overall charge time for my 2300mAh batteries has been between 1 and 2 hours. « Show Less
2250223
As for the Japanese model, the voltage is 100 volts specifications.The United States is 110-120 volts.Therefore, I recommend that you use the transformer when you use this dryer.
1554443
The worldwide edition is what I currently have and it has the dual voltage, so make sure of the model you are intending on buying... good luck !!
2060573
The one I received in the US had the little EU adapter plug also, besides the US one that is built-in on the back of the battery charger unit.