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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


Hi all,

I've just received a new (to me) D4 and realized that the MH-26 charger is massive. Very inconvenient for traveling Has anyone found a decent single battery charger that is relatively travel worthy? With my D600 I could easily toss the camera, 50mm lens, stack of SD cards, and the charger in a travel bag no problem. The MH-26 is a bit more cumbersome and I'd love to find a bit smaller piece of equipment if something exists.

Thanks!



Dec 26, 2014 at 02:11 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


There are no alternatives that I am aware of. I get 4 -5K per battery and I just toss two charged batteries into the bag for most trips.


Dec 26, 2014 at 05:39 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


It's nice to get so many shots out of a single charge, but it's also a bit of a bummer that there isn't a smaller charger Thanks for the info though!


Dec 27, 2014 at 07:56 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


About a year or so ago I complained about having so many different chargers that I had to go and buy a labeling machine to label them all. Someone on one of the photo forums said that there was a universal charger that had adjustable voltage and amperage settings. I don't know how it would adjust for different battery sizes. Does anyone know about one of these?


Dec 27, 2014 at 08:00 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


Dave, I have one of those, but with a battery like the EN-EL18, I would be a bit nervous using it. I don't mind using it on the cheap batteries that we have laying around though.


Dec 27, 2014 at 08:02 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


trpltongue wrote:
Dave, I have one of those, but with a battery like the EN-EL18, I would be a bit nervous using it. I don't mind using it on the cheap batteries that we have laying around though.


What's the brand name and model number? Someone on here may be interested.



Dec 27, 2014 at 08:56 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


Not sure, I'll have to take a look. It's a generic thing I bought on amazon. It has 2 pins that can be spread apart to any distance and it automatically figures out the voltage and amperage to charge with.

This is very similar:
http://www.amazon.com/DigiPower-TC-U450-Univeral-Battery-Charger/dp/B009JXZS8S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419688769&sr=8-1&keywords=universal+camera+battery+charger

I just don't know that it would work with complex batteries like the nikon system.



Dec 27, 2014 at 09:01 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


welcome to a slightly different paradigm in camera and its operation

it's not as bad as you think. i carry 2 chargers for the en-el15 batts.







Dec 27, 2014 at 09:31 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


Buy more batteries


Dec 27, 2014 at 09:35 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


the camera does use either the en-el18 or the 18a


Dec 27, 2014 at 09:36 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


I always travel with 3 batteries for my D4s. I'm forced to carry the charger if gone for an extended period. Unfortunately, I also need a charger for my iPhone, rechargeable batteries, and backup camera. I just tie it all up neatly and keep them in a separate pouch.


Dec 27, 2014 at 11:15 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


I use a Watson Duo charger for almost all my batteries except the the en-el 18/a for the D4s, and in the grip of the D810 and D800e. The Watson charger has top plates that swap out for en-el15, en-el20a, en-el14a and many other batteries. The plates are $1.99, the charger about $80.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/On-Camera-Batteries/ci/1100/pn/2/N/4288586264+4148772495

I tend to take extended trips lately in areas where there is no power other than the solar we bring. Since I was introduced to the Watson 75% of my extra batteries are Watson. They have worked well. With the cost savings Watson vs Nikon is substantial esp on the 18a - Nikon $149 vs Watson $80, Either way I end up with a small fortune in batteries for these trips. The en-el 18's become the primary battery shared between the D4s, D810 & D800e, I take 4 18a's for each body. Now with the D750 using the en-el 15 I plan to take just the D4s & D750 on extended camp trips, the lack of compatible batteries becomes an issue again. A D5 that uses the EN-EL 18a would be nice.

Gerard




Dec 27, 2014 at 01:15 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


If I had two different camera bodies with different batteries, I would definitely consider the Watson charger, even though it is fairly expensive.


Dec 27, 2014 at 01:27 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · travel charger for D4 en-el18 batteries


It's dirt cheap compared to the nikon MH-26 .

I will probably just pick up another battery. If I can get 4k shots on a single charge, 2 batteries will probably be enough



Dec 27, 2014 at 01:54 PM





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