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nikonshutterbug
05-15-2009, 08:52 AM
I want to buy an after market rapid charger/travel charger for a Nikon EN-EL9 or EN-EL9a battery? I have found several online but am not sure which, if any, are junk. I don't want to pack the long cord and charger that came with the camera, I want one that just plugs right into the wall. I also don't want to spend more than $25.00. Any input/recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you.
jcon
05-15-2009, 11:27 AM
I want to buy an after market rapid charger/travel charger for a Nikon EN-EL9 or EN-EL9a battery? I don't want to pack the long cord and charger that came with the camera, I want one that just plugs right into the wall.

Why not just coil up the cord and tie it with a twister or tape?
r3g
05-15-2009, 12:34 PM
+1. Rubberbands are your friend.
K1W1
05-15-2009, 02:52 PM
Why not just coil up the cord and tie it with a twister or tape?

Because electrically it is a very dangerous thing to do. Having said that we all do it.
Screenclutter
05-15-2009, 02:54 PM
If Nikon (i.e. check their site) doesn't offer such a charger, this might entail a small risk...

I am definitely bringing the charger on my next vacation.
Cyberwlf
05-15-2009, 02:59 PM
After market, plugs directly into the wall, EN-EL9 chargers.. Cheap too...

http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=Oj5&q=nikon+el9+battery+charger&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=UuUNSt_lOMqNjAecn-WxBg&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title
kjmdrumz3
05-16-2009, 05:43 AM
Because electrically it is a very dangerous thing to do. Having said that we all do it.

How so? Well, if you just wrap it up real tight like most people do then yeah. But if you coil it in a circle (the proper way) it shouldn't ever be an issue.
britkev
05-16-2009, 08:53 AM
Don't they come out of the box folded end over end and tied with a twist-tie?
kjmdrumz3
05-16-2009, 09:39 AM
Don't they come out of the box folded end over end and tied with a twist-tie?

Yes, but that is definitely not the correct way to store cables. Not only will they form a memory of that configuration, but it can also damage the copper inside of the insulation by bending, rebending, etc. Coiling them in a circle will prevent both. This is coming from years in a rock band. Just try to untangle 50' and 100' mic cables that were wrapped end to end :D