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Buddha Jones · 03-19-2008, 09:11 AM

Is it me or does this feature not exist. I saw there was a wall plug setup for the camera but I read a review that is does not charge the batteries... is that true?

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-19-2008, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Is it me or does this feature not exist. I saw there was a wall plug setup for the camera but I read a review that is does not charge the batteries... is that true?

As far as I know, you cannot charge the battery in camera. You will need either a second battery, or the grip with a second battery in it. I have my K10D set to use the grip battery first, and I recharge it as needed. Every now and then I exchange the two batteries.

**barondla** · 03-19-2008, 12:58 PM

Ac adapter does not charge batts in camera. Most companies are afraid to do so because of heat and other issues. Wouldn't want my expensive camera hooked to the electrical line. If something goes wrong it could get fried. Better to charge batt out of camera.
thanks
barondla

mattdm · 03-19-2008, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by barondla

Ac adapter does not charge batts in camera.

Also, waste of space and weight.

Busiko · 03-19-2008, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by barondla

Ac adapter does not charge batts in camera. Most companies are afraid to do so because of heat and other issues. Wouldn't want my expensive camera hooked to the electrical line. If something goes wrong it could get fried. Better to charge batt out of camera.
thanks
barondla

Not to mention explosion due to pressure build-up

christinelandon · 03-20-2008, 12:57 AM

Buddha, the AC adapter is intended to supply power in cases when battery exhaustion would be troublesome, as when downloading data from the camera to computer using USB, either to download an SD(HC) card or when shooting tethered in a studio setup.

03-19-2008, 09:11 AM	#1
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	K10D in camera battery charging. Is it me or does this feature not exist. I saw there was a wall plug setup for the camera but I read a review that is does not charge the batteries... is that true?

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03-19-2008, 09:17 AM	#2
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Is it me or does this feature not exist. I saw there was a wall plug setup for the camera but I read a review that is does not charge the batteries... is that true? As far as I know, you cannot charge the battery in camera. You will need either a second battery, or the grip with a second battery in it. I have my K10D set to use the grip battery first, and I recharge it as needed. Every now and then I exchange the two batteries.

03-19-2008, 12:58 PM	#3
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717	Ac adapter does not charge batts in camera. Most companies are afraid to do so because of heat and other issues. Wouldn't want my expensive camera hooked to the electrical line. If something goes wrong it could get fried. Better to charge batt out of camera. thanks barondla

03-19-2008, 02:09 PM	#4
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by barondla Ac adapter does not charge batts in camera. Also, waste of space and weight.

03-19-2008, 03:31 PM	#5
Busiko Guest	Originally posted by barondla Ac adapter does not charge batts in camera. Most companies are afraid to do so because of heat and other issues. Wouldn't want my expensive camera hooked to the electrical line. If something goes wrong it could get fried. Better to charge batt out of camera. thanks barondla Not to mention explosion due to pressure build-up

03-20-2008, 12:57 AM	#6
christinelandon Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 812	Buddha, the AC adapter is intended to supply power in cases when battery exhaustion would be troublesome, as when downloading data from the camera to computer using USB, either to download an SD(HC) card or when shooting tethered in a studio setup.

K10D in camera battery charging.

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