haven't bought a digital camera for several years and I'm confused about the 'plug in' battery charger. This isn't the old fashioned double A type batteries that you just replace? What if I go on a week-long camping trip with no electrical outlet? I guess you can't re-charge the built in battery? haven't bought a digital camera for several years and I'm confused about the 'plug in' battery charger. This isn't the old fashioned double A type batteries that you just... » Read More haven't bought a digital camera for several years and I'm confused about the 'plug in' battery charger. This isn't the old fashioned double A type batteries that you just replace? What if I go on a week-long camping trip with no electrical outlet? I guess you can't re-charge the built in battery? « Show Less
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This camera has a built in power saver to help with the charge. Personally I've never had any problems with it going dead to soon. I record my daughter barrel racing every weekend and only charge about once a month. You can get an inverter that plugs into your cigarette lighter in your car to recharge on the go. And no you don't change the batteries. This camera is awesome and Foch a great buy. The zoom feature is fantastic too.
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yes, no batteries, but you can plug into a USB port on the computer, adapter to a power plug in or adapter to the car charger. I do all three. Just like I charge my iPhone. Kim
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If you have a 12volt charger you can charge it in a car.. or you could bring extra batteries with you.
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You can order an 3rd party spare battery that also includes a battery charger that can plug into an AC outlet or the 12 volt aux. outlet in most cars You don't have to charge the battery in the camera
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Yes, you can recharge the battery that comes with the camera. Depending on the type of shooting you are doing will impact the length of the battery life before recharging is required. Because I travel and most often carry one or both of my cameras with me, I purchased the "plug in" batter charger and a couple of extra batteries so that I am always sure of having power. Hope this response is helpful.
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I have 2 different after market chargers (this being one of them) and have used 4 different brands of after market batteries in them and in the Canon charger. I bought dual chargers because I use a battery grip. All of the chargers worked with all of the mixed brand batteries and when I have had an issue with charging a specific battery it has always been the battery and not the charger. Since this is for a 6D (new to the market) I'm assuming that you just purchased this battery and you're attempting to charge it for the first time. I believe your issue is a bad battery and not a quirky charger. Hope this helped. P.S Nice camera, Enjoy! I have 2 different after market chargers (this being one of them) and have used 4 different brands of after market batteries in them and in the Canon charger. I bought dual chargers because I use a battery grip. All of the chargers worked with all of the mixed brand batteries and when I have had an issue with charging a specific battery it has always been the battery and not the charger. Since this is for a 6D (new to the market) I'm assuming that you just purchased this battery and you're attempting to charge it for the first time. I believe your issue is a bad battery and not a quirky... » Read More I have 2 different after market chargers (this being one of them) and have used 4 different brands of after market batteries in them and in the Canon charger. I bought dual chargers because I use a battery grip. All of the chargers worked with all of the mixed brand batteries and when I have had an issue with charging a specific battery it has always been the battery and not the charger. Since this is for a 6D (new to the market) I'm assuming that you just purchased this battery and you're attempting to charge it for the first time. I believe your issue is a bad battery and not a quirky charger. Hope this helped. P.S Nice camera, Enjoy! « Show Less
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At one point, the info was deep it the description as I wondered this too. Assuming things have not changes since my purchase, the tiny box includes a battery and charging CABLE to charge the battery on the camera. THERE IS NO cradle type charger included to charge the battery off-the-camera. I haven't tried this, but the instructions indicate you can't charge AND operate the camera at the same time. I found an inexpensive compact wall charger from EXCELTSHOTS for $8.99 which included a cable to charge off a car 12v. But a second, extended life battery hurt the wallet as I could not find a third party substitute. The BN-VG121 was nearly $75. At one point, the info was deep it the description as I wondered this too. Assuming things have not changes since my purchase, the tiny box includes a battery and charging CABLE to charge the battery on the camera. THERE IS NO cradle type charger included to charge the battery off-the-camera. I haven't tried this, but the instructions indicate you can't charge AND operate the camera at the same time. I found an inexpensive compact wall charger from EXCELTSHOTS for $8.99 which included a cable to charge off a car 12v. But a second, extended life battery hurt the wallet as I could not find a... » Read More At one point, the info was deep it the description as I wondered this too. Assuming things have not changes since my purchase, the tiny box includes a battery and charging CABLE to charge the battery on the camera. THERE IS NO cradle type charger included to charge the battery off-the-camera. I haven't tried this, but the instructions indicate you can't charge AND operate the camera at the same time. I found an inexpensive compact wall charger from EXCELTSHOTS for $8.99 which included a cable to charge off a car 12v. But a second, extended life battery hurt the wallet as I could not find a third party substitute. The BN-VG121 was nearly $75. « Show Less
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Nikon says that it takes 1 hour and 50 minutes to charge a fully exhausted battery. Now for how long that will last will vary. Using the flash, not using flash, shooting video and so on. I never been to Europe, so I have no idea if the plugs are the same as here in the U.S. but I think that's something you want to find out. I would suggest you get one of those portable charge stations to keep with you when you need. You won't have the luxury of a spare battery with this model. When the battery goes down, you will have to stop shooting and charge the camera. Overall, I think it is a great camera. You will have to pay attention to the "Scene Mode" tho. Setting the scene to match what you are shooting controls the shutter speed. If the scene you are shooting is different than the one you have set the camera for, your pictures will be out of focus. I had to send tech support an email and they explained that to me. I love the camera and the various functions. I suggest you play with it for a while and you will learn to love it too.
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You charge the battery while it is still in the camera. You will have to buy a separate wall charger if you want to charge the battery without it being in the camera.
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Yes. I recomend buying an extra battery pack AND charger. The USB cable that comes with the camera charges the battery in the camera VIA USB connected to a laptop etc. So, I charge both the battery in the camera and use the AC wall plug accessory (buy separate) to charge 2 batteries...you will need 2 batteries especially if you keep the GPS on all the time!
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I can't answer this, in my case once I use the charged battery, my charger/battery will not take a new charge, is this a normal problem and should I look for a charger?
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hi the one i have has a flat square battery but also came with a battery charger. remove battery put in charger plug in to charge. no electric cord to put direct into camera.
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I see the two answers here say that the camera comes with a battery charger. Mine did not, nor was it listed as something that it was supposed to come with. It did come with a battery, and an AC adapter to charge the battery directly through the camera. I purchased two "Wasabi Power Battery (2 Pack) and Charger for Sony NP-BX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, DSC-RX100, HDR-AS10, HDR-AS15" for $18.99 each, giving me five batteries total, and two battery chargers. I can't possibly take that many pictures in one day, the batteries work as good as the Sony one, and I now can charge the batteries outside of the camera, which has to save wear and tear on it. I see the two answers here say that the camera comes with a battery charger. Mine did not, nor was it listed as something that it was supposed to come with. It did come with a battery, and an AC adapter to charge the battery directly through the camera. I purchased two "Wasabi Power Battery (2 Pack) and Charger for Sony NP-BX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, DSC-RX100, HDR-AS10, HDR-AS15" for $18.99 each, giving me five batteries total, and two battery chargers. I can't possibly take that many pictures in one day, the batteries work as good as the Sony one, and I now can charge the... » Read More I see the two answers here say that the camera comes with a battery charger. Mine did not, nor was it listed as something that it was supposed to come with. It did come with a battery, and an AC adapter to charge the battery directly through the camera. I purchased two "Wasabi Power Battery (2 Pack) and Charger for Sony NP-BX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, DSC-RX100, HDR-AS10, HDR-AS15" for $18.99 each, giving me five batteries total, and two battery chargers. I can't possibly take that many pictures in one day, the batteries work as good as the Sony one, and I now can charge the batteries outside of the camera, which has to save wear and tear on it. « Show Less
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Hi Lynda,You re-charge it in camera using the power cable. You can, however, buy a cheap charger for this battery. I purchased this one Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for Panasonic DMW-BCG10, DMW-BCG10E, DMW-BCG10PP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1, DMC-SZ8, DMC-TZ6, DMC-TZ7, DMC-TZ8, DMC-TZ10, DMC-TZ18, DMC-TZ19, DMC-TZ20, DMC-TZ25, DMC-TZ30, DMC-TZ35, DMC-ZR1, DMC-ZR3, DMC-ZS1, DMC-ZS3, DMC-ZS5, DMC-ZS6, DMC-ZS7, DMC-ZS8, DMC-ZS9, DMC-ZS10, DMC-ZS15, DMC-ZS19, DMC-ZS20, DMC-ZS25, DMC-ZX1, DMC-ZX3 with extra batteries
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We've got an older 3.1 MP Kodak camera and we just use a 4-battery stand-alone charger. Charges 4 batteries in a couple hours. I bought the charger at Wal-mart for like $15 or something. More convenient than lugging around the dock.
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You're going to pass up on a great camera because you can't find a cheap replacement battery?? The camera already has decent battery life so if you just keep it charged you won't need to buy an extra battery. If you need an extra battery cuz you're taking a long trip and you won't have access to electricity then spend the extra $20. You'll have the battery for life and you'll have a great camera to boot.
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I have typically charged my battery outside of the camera. It comes with a charger as well. I have also forgotten to unplug the camera after transferring pictures and found the batter to be fully charged while connected. I believe it works both ways.
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Just to be very clear the camera does not have a "charger," it has a power adapter and should be plugged in most of the time, but it will also work with AA batteries. It does not charge anything when it is plugged in. It does not work the same way as the monitor unit, which truly does have a rechargeable internal battery.
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My husband removes the battery from the camera and places it in the charger and plugs it into an outlet. Not sure about the other procedure.
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Unfortunately, this has very different charging than my previous non-hd Sony camcorder. For this one the battery has to be hooked onto the camera in order to be charged. So you cannot keep a spare and use other one. Annoying, I know. but so far for my recordings have been at home not on any vacation, and battery has not been a problem.
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Oops. Are we not to use rechargeables? My ds got this camera for Christmas and we put rechargeables in (and have not had to replace them yet). No problems here....