Dear Martyn,
All require AC mains, but the IDX-400 (no lithium charge, 4 station,
3lbs, metal case), and the IDX JL-2Plus (all chemistry, 2 station,
2lbs, plastic case) will work world-wide.
Citytek also makes one, but I don't know about them.
http://www.battery123.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3DCli%2D4N
Bill
--- In Martyn Stewart <>
wrote:
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> do you know of any portable chargers that would be appropriate for
> field use, iE: 4 channel charger and lightweight?
> The reason I'm looking into this is because of TSA, i just can't
risk
> the chance of having a weeks battery life confiscated from me..
>
> Martyn
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> On Oct 17, 2008, at 12:18 PM, wtefftus wrote:
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> > Dear Martyn,
> >
> > I had the same question a while back and did a little analysis.
The
> > advantage of the NP-type batteries are that they, and their
ancillary
> > charging apparatus, are commonly found on-set, and around the
world
> > (at least in commercial production scenarios). They are also
somewhat
> > more robust.
> >
> > However, I couldn't find any substantial advantage relative to NP-
> > type battery power vs. the L and M type batteries. In fact, the
> > largest L and M-type batteries seem to have a higher MAh rating
than
> > the highest lithium chemistry NP-type, at least when using SD
> > recorders.
> >
> > TSA and commercial aviation have put limits on the amount of
lithium
> > in lithium chemistry batteries one can check or carry-on. While
all
> > currently made lithium NP-type batteries are well below that
limit,
> > the NiMH NP-type may offer a way around that issue.
> >
> > Still, one would have to carry an ancillary charging station/power
> > supply, etc., which may be an advantage if multiple batteries are
to
> > be re-charged.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Bill
> >
> > --- In Martyn Stewart <mstew@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm looking for information on NP-type batteries. Who in the
filed
> > > uses these? Is there an advantage using these batteries as
apposed
> > to
> > > the sony L or M mount that are used in the Sound devices
> > recorders?
> > > (longer life)?
> > > Sound devices sells the XL-NPH adaptor for NP-type batteries, in
> > your
> > > opinion would you carry a bunch of Sony L-mount batteries of a
> > bunch
> > > of NP-type batteries?
> > >
> > > http://www.sounddevices.com/products/xlnphmaster.htm
> > >
> > >
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