LynnO
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Looked at the Z6iii at B&H-they make it clear that a charger is NOT included. Adorama does not list a charger in the "what in the box" either. Just an FYI.
Z6iii-Charger NOT included
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Fujis have been like this for a while - at least on the ones that I've bought. I think that all cameras and other battery powered devices will follow as now USB - C can support faster charging rates and the cable is supplied for the charger so they can make more money by selling the chargers as an accessory.
David Berry
🇦🇺 Australia 🦘
Do we have the EU to thank/blame for this?
Here in the Netherlands the Z6III is also sold without a charger but with USB cable, possibly due to an EU law that prohibits the inclusion of a charger for mobile electronic devices like mobile phones, etc.
I'm no EU fan but I don't think so. Their error (among many others) was the law on universal connection for chargers meaning when the next generation comes along with faster charging and maybe other advantages it won't be adopted.
hef19898
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For being able to use whatever USB-C charger you have from your phone or laptop? And creating less waste? And not having to pay for a charger each and every time we buy electronic gadgetry? Yes, indeed I think we do!
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I would expect that the configuration, charger or no charger, would be region specific. Surprised that the charger is not included in the US
Charging cable is included (UC-E25 USB Cable)
Charging cable is included (UC-E25 USB Cable)
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David Berry
🇦🇺 Australia 🦘
My MacBook Pro has a single USB-C cable connecting it to:
Brave new world; and I don’t need to remember which way is up for the plug!
And one more thing (almost forgot!): I have three matchbox-size camera battery chargers (Canon, Leica, Nikon) plugged into a separate powerboard.
Ye olde worlde survives.
- power supply
- BenQ monitor #1
- BenQ monitor # 2
- Brother multi-function printer/scanner
- Epson slide & photo scanner
- Canon high-end photo printer
- SanDisk CFexpress card reader
- iPhone; AirPods; Apple Watch
Brave new world; and I don’t need to remember which way is up for the plug!
And one more thing (almost forgot!): I have three matchbox-size camera battery chargers (Canon, Leica, Nikon) plugged into a separate powerboard.
Ye olde worlde survives.
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In a spare camera ????
David Berry
🇦🇺 Australia 🦘
Exactly! (And that, I think, is the point of Lynn's thread.)
Thank our "friends" across the pond. Everything has to be charged by USB-C today
David Berry
🇦🇺 Australia 🦘
But are all USB-C cables 'created equal'?
- Physically the same? I think 'yes'.
- Electronically/digitally the same? Not so sure.
David Berry
🇦🇺 Australia 🦘
But how will be know in a few years which are the 'cheap ones'?
I have chosen OWC cables which are labelled with the Thunderbolt symbol and a '4' (or lower number).
Garfield
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Not an issue -- there's a zillon chargers available on Amazon and most are better than the OEM (i.e. LED displays, multiple bays etc.)
Here's the one I'm using ...
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0BXRY9FP3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here's the one I'm using ...
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0BXRY9FP3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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ajrmd
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No. They aren't physically the same, albeit the connector. In addition, the have different chips, power, and data capabilities. Hence, the differences in prices.
SoCalRick
Well-known member
You can charge it in camera whenever you are not actively photographing, correct?
joe43
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I would like to know what Nikon battery charger(s) will charge the battery for the Z6iii camera. B&H photo shows more than one under "Accessories" for the Z6iii. And its product page clearly states that a battery charger in NOT included in the box.
I am not happy to see that a battery charger is not included with the camera. I think this is a big mistake for Nikon in the US.
It is my understanding that USB-C cables and USB-C chargers are not all the same. Some chargers are Power Delivery or PD while others are not. Some cables allow for faster transmission rates.
www.pcmag.com
Here is what B&H says about the Z6iii battery:
"Power select Nikon cameras with the EN-EL15c rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This battery has the EN-EL15 form factor and can be used as a higher capacity substitute for previous generation batteries. It is compatible with the MH-25 and MH-25a chargers, or, when used with Z cameras, it can be charged in-camera using the EH-7P Charging AC Adapter or EH-8P AC Adapter."
I am not happy to see that a battery charger is not included with the camera. I think this is a big mistake for Nikon in the US.
It is my understanding that USB-C cables and USB-C chargers are not all the same. Some chargers are Power Delivery or PD while others are not. Some cables allow for faster transmission rates.
What Is USB-C? An Explainer
With so many devices (even the iPhone!) now featuring USB-C, it's clear that the interface is here to stay. Here's why that's a good thing—even if not every USB-C port is created equal.
Here is what B&H says about the Z6iii battery:
"Power select Nikon cameras with the EN-EL15c rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This battery has the EN-EL15 form factor and can be used as a higher capacity substitute for previous generation batteries. It is compatible with the MH-25 and MH-25a chargers, or, when used with Z cameras, it can be charged in-camera using the EH-7P Charging AC Adapter or EH-8P AC Adapter."
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hef19898
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Either that, or you buy a 15 buck third party charger for two EN-EL15 series batteries. Work great, also using 12v from a car when driving.
Charge it in-camera when the camera isn’t being used or buy a standalone charger.
Over the years I’ve acquired far more than enough Nikon batteries/chargers, usb c cables, and a variety of AC adapters. Whether or not driven by regulation, I’m fine with Nikon attempting to lessen eventual e-waste.
Helo48
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Europe is trying to live more environmentally consciously
That's correct.
Just go to Nikon website, click on Z6iii page, click on accessories.I would like to know what Nikon battery charger(s) will charge the battery for the Z6iii camera. B&H photo shows more than one under "Accessories" for the Z6iii. And its product page clearly states that a battery charger in NOT included in the box.
I am not happy to see that a battery charger is not included with the camera. I think this is a big mistake for Nikon in the US.
It is my understanding that USB-C cables and USB-C chargers are not all the same. Some chargers are Power Delivery or PD while others are not. Some cables allow for faster transmission rates.
What Is USB-C? An Explainer
With so many devices (even the iPhone!) now featuring USB-C, it's clear that the interface is here to stay. Here's why that's a good thing—even if not every USB-C port is created equal.
Here is what B&H says about the Z6iii battery:
"Power select Nikon cameras with the EN-EL15c rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This battery has the EN-EL15 form factor and can be used as a higher capacity substitute for previous generation batteries. It is compatible with the MH-25 and MH-25a chargers, or, when used with Z cameras, it can be charged in-camera using the EH-7P Charging AC Adapter or EH-8P AC Adapter."
Sure but you return from a shoot and want to have one or two spares for tomorrow, you have to remember to swap later. Or you want to keep a spare in a car charger. People will be buying chargers I think.