jrgoldman9 Posted March 15, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 15, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have the original charger with my M8. When I slide the lever on the underside of the charger the 'American Plug' pops out. Are there different plugs for other countries? Are they hidden inside the charger? I will need one for Italy in May. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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blimey Posted March 15, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 15, 2010 m8 charger comes with the different plugs for different countries... where ever you purchased your camera, email them and ask... otherwise you keep the american plug on and buy yourself the converter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaMSeattle Posted March 15, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 15, 2010 It appears that you have misplaced the other adapters as there are no provisions in the charger for storage of what adapters you're currently not using. Italy uses the standard two round pin type receptacle. I travel with at least three additional power adapters for netbook, I-Pod, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted March 15, 2010 Share #4 Posted March 15, 2010 Since the charger automatically adjusts from 120V 60 Hz to 240V 50 Hz, you just need an adapter plug. I think that the term "converter" technically applies to a box that converts one frequency and voltage to another (i.e. does a bit more than a "transformer," which only changes voltage). First thing is to check the box for the other plugs. If they're not there, you can order replacements from Leica. Or go to any travel or electronics store (or web site) and get a set of plug adapters, or just the "US to standard European" one, to plug into the wall on one side, and your M charger into on the other side, just as the other posters said. The same adapter plug will then work with your shaver and your other electronics, so long as they are also 120V - 240V compatible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted March 15, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 15, 2010 One caveat... When traveling in more scenic areas watch out for places were the electricity fluctuates... (My favorite is when the lights dim when you adjust the shower... hehe)... Some have reported that their charger was ruined by power surges - There is a fuse inside the charger that CAN NOT be accessed by a mere mortal... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrgoldman9 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted March 15, 2010 Thank you all. I feel rather dumb. I completely forgot that I left the charger accessories in the original box as I had no use for them at the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted March 16, 2010 Share #7 Posted March 16, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) JR-- It's an honor to meet an honest man! You're forgiven. The first time I needed the European plug, I knew one had come with the charger, but I didn't remember what I had done with it--put it with travel supplies? or with seldom-used camera accessories? Looked everywhere, finally found it in the M8 box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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