nickreich Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hi All, Has anyone come across a small and light NP-1 Charger that is more suitable for lightweight travel than the usual two-slot desktop ones. Something similar to IDX's EC-1 ( http://www.idxtek.com/products/endura_ch.html ) but for NP-1s? I've been through all the websites of the usual gear shops both in the US and here in Australia, and come up blank. Has anyone made their own with an NP-1 cup and a plugpack style charger from another market? It would need to cope with NiMH and Li-ion chemistries. It doesn't have to be that fast a charge. thanks, nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbrisett Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Nick: I have a single well charger that was made by IDX for a company that used them in cell towers. I bought it off eBay a few years back when they were liquidating them. The only problem is they only charge the older NiMH batteries. However, if you're interested in it, I'll make you a deal on it since I rarely use it these days since I was able to pick up a 4 bay unit. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickreich Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Wayne, Thanks for that, but I've got a mix of NiMH and Li-ion, so I'll keep looking at the moment - I'm imagining something like an in-line multi-voltage laptop PSU with a NP-1 cup on the end... Cheers, nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampasound Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Reviving this thread. Batteries for Broadcast have a traveler charger "TC-C1" but sincerely i find it a bit pricey for what it is...any other options out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Goldberger Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 http://www.switronix.com/products?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=32&category_id=34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Goldberger Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Or this for $45! http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/729800-REG/Switronix_PB70C_PB70C_PowerBase_Charger.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Hoppe Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I have 2 of the $45 ones for my Switronix NP-L60 batteries and they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus Wedin Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Or this for $45! http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/729800-REG/Switronix_PB70C_PB70C_PowerBase_Charger.html Interresting, didn't know you could charge np1s that way. Am I right in that not all Np1s have that connection? Can't seem to find it on the VariZoom version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnewton Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I see Frezzolini makes a 1 bay Lion NP1 travel charger. anybody use this unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I have 2 of the $45 ones for my Switronix NP-L60 batteries and they are great. What batteries are you using them with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Hoppe Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I use the Switronix NP-L60 batteries, found here: http://www.switronix.com/products?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=24&category_id=30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampasound Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Interesting...I use B4B NP-1 batteries and they have a DC input for alternative charging... Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Interesting...I use B4B NP-1 batteries and they have a DC input for alternative charging... Thanks for sharing I do too, and have been considering a travel charger like this for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Thomas Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Interresting, didn't know you could charge np1s that way. Am I right in that not all Np1s have that connection? Can't seem to find it on the VariZoom version. You can probably wire a female hirose on, which would work with an NP1 shoe, I did this with a similar charger and it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor Gyurkovics Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 +1 for the switronix stetup with LP60s. I know you said you had a mix of batts, so this might not be for you, but for the future it's a great setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersont Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 +1 here also for the switronix travel charger - not the fastest but always ready before I am in the morning, charges 2 Np1s via their "powertap port" ( switronix specific… ) bought mine over 6 (?) years ago with a pair of np60s - never failed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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