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whitestreak_25
Apr 3, 2005, 9:45 PM
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Hey everyone,
I am planning to be doing some travelling in the next year to Nepal and Thailand, and I was looking into getting a camera.... I'm between digital and the conventional film camera. I was just wondering if anyone had any idea about the access to electrical outlets in the country. This may sound like a stupid question, but recharging a lithium battery is pretty impossible without access to electricity.
I'll be climbing with a friend in Thailand from the end of November until around Christmas. Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate it. I just thought with all the nice pictures on this website that someone would have an idea of these things.
Thanks,
Mel
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fiend
Apr 3, 2005, 10:11 PM
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You don't need a converter to plug into outlets in Thailand. Access is relatively easy to come by. You will have to look into voltage though; I've been told that some chargers work on a different voltage than that found in Thailand.
No idea about Nepal.
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karlbaba
Apr 3, 2005, 10:29 PM
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Thai electricity is 220. Read the fine print on the back of your charger to see if it can handle 120-240 or if you need 120. If it's 120, buy the converter.
In Nepal, it depends on where you are going. Most trekking villages, last time I checked, don't have electricity. Namche does, but 10 years ago it was only at night.
You can buy generic batteries for your camera cheaper than you think. Do a web search. Batteries that the manufacturer wants 50-75$ for, can go for $15.
Peace
karl
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