Voltage Converters for Charging Digital Cameras & Strobe

I will be diving in Thailand on a liveaboard vessel and had questions about the type of voltage converters that are safe for charging digital camera batteries and strobes. I have C5050 w/a Ikelite DS125 strobe & my wife has a Canon S400 w/a YS-90 DX strobe. I also intend on charging my laptop as well. My biggest concern is what type of converter should I buy that will charge everything correctly and without damage to the batteries or equiptment.

Thanks.

We dove on the AquaOne last year.... charging batteries was not a problem. The boat had a charging table with both 110V and 220V power strips. If you have a universal-type charger, you can plug into either. Look at your charger and see what the rating is. It's best if you get a charger rated for 110-240 V and 50/60 Hz.

In all likelihood, your laptop has a universal charger already. Most do these days.

The standard in Thailand is 220V/50 Hz, but in tourist areas, the hotels tend to have both 220 and 110. You should bring a convertor, though, just in case. You might also need an adaptor, since some hotels/boats may have only the "C" type of plugs (two round pins).

Check out this web site: http://kropla.com/

It has a link to a list of electrical power and plug types for various countries.

Debbie,

Thanks for your answer. I had bought a converter and found out that it it should not be used on battery chargers. That is what prompted this original post. After your reply, I started to look at the chargers and they are rated for 110-240 v. I guess it's that simple these days.

Can I ask you, how were the photographic opportunities on your trip and how was your trip?

Thanks in advance

The diving was lots of fun, enough so that we're going back this year!

There were some spots that were lousy for picture-taking, like Richleau Rock were the current was just ripping. But other spots, like one called Condos, which were incredible. You'll really enjoy it.