12V Cigar lighter

philippe · 05-17-2010, 10:30 PM

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Is there a 12 V car cigar lighter battery charger for the Pentax's camera batteries?

Adam · 05-17-2010, 10:32 PM

I haven't heard of one. However, I have a device like this (albeit much older) that pretty much gives me a normal outlet while in the car: eCOST.com-CyberPower DC to AC Mobile Power Inverter - 200W - CPS200AI - CyberPower CPS200AI (Accessories) - eCOST.com - electronics, computers, laptops, mp3 players

SOldBear · 05-17-2010, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by philippe

Is there a 12 V car cigar lighter battery charger for the Pentax's camera batteries?

You mean something like this or this?

Russell-Evans · 05-18-2010, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by SOldBear

You mean something like this or this?

I have a couple of these in the K10/20 version. I've been using them, I think, for a year or so. No issues that I know of. They simply travel better than the OEM charger.

Thank you
Russell

Entropy · 05-18-2010, 08:21 AM

Amazon.com: 2 Replacement Pentax D-LI50, Sigma BP-21 or Minolta NP-400 Batteries and Mini…

I have one of these sets for my K20 - I agree, that charger "travels" much better than the Pentax one, even when just used for AC charging.

reeftool · 05-21-2010, 08:58 AM

Go to any auto parts store and they should have a good assortment of inverters with power outputs from light duty to enough to run much of your house in a power failure. I have one that looks like a coffee cup and fits in the cupholder. Along with a 120vac outlet, it also has a USB port to charge and power cellphones. With an inverter, you use the chargers you already own and aren't wasting money on a dedicated "car" charger. Now you can charge your camera, laptop, phone, and the added benefit of making fresh coffee out in the middle of nowhere.

Russell-Evans · 05-23-2010, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by reeftool

you use the chargers you already own and aren't wasting money on a dedicated "car" charger.

The chargers that have been posted are both car and household chargers. The AC plug portion folds into the base. The DC portion is a cable with the standard cigarette lighter interface. This is what makes them travel easy. Light for getting there by air, and then once in a rental car you are set to go.

Thank you
Russell

05-17-2010, 10:30 PM	#1
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05-17-2010, 10:32 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	I haven't heard of one. However, I have a device like this (albeit much older) that pretty much gives me a normal outlet while in the car: eCOST.com-CyberPower DC to AC Mobile Power Inverter - 200W - CPS200AI - CyberPower CPS200AI (Accessories) - eCOST.com - electronics, computers, laptops, mp3 players Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-17-2010, 11:14 PM	#3
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by philippe Is there a 12 V car cigar lighter battery charger for the Pentax's camera batteries? You mean something like this or this?

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Russell-Evans Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,553	Originally posted by SOldBear You mean something like this or this? I have a couple of these in the K10/20 version. I've been using them, I think, for a year or so. No issues that I know of. They simply travel better than the OEM charger. Thank you Russell

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Entropy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 976	Amazon.com: 2 Replacement Pentax D-LI50, Sigma BP-21 or Minolta NP-400 Batteries and Mini… I have one of these sets for my K20 - I agree, that charger "travels" much better than the Pentax one, even when just used for AC charging.

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reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,553	Go to any auto parts store and they should have a good assortment of inverters with power outputs from light duty to enough to run much of your house in a power failure. I have one that looks like a coffee cup and fits in the cupholder. Along with a 120vac outlet, it also has a USB port to charge and power cellphones. With an inverter, you use the chargers you already own and aren't wasting money on a dedicated "car" charger. Now you can charge your camera, laptop, phone, and the added benefit of making fresh coffee out in the middle of nowhere.

05-23-2010, 07:52 AM	#7
Russell-Evans Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,553	Originally posted by reeftool you use the chargers you already own and aren't wasting money on a dedicated "car" charger. The chargers that have been posted are both car and household chargers. The AC plug portion folds into the base. The DC portion is a cable with the standard cigarette lighter interface. This is what makes them travel easy. Light for getting there by air, and then once in a rental car you are set to go. Thank you Russell

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