The Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A) is an automatic "smart" battery charger that's universally compatible (with optional adapter). The ATM-PRU will charge the Bescor PRB series battery belts and shoulder packs. The charger's universal plug-in feature allows it to be used "worldwide" in 110-240VAC. It is also designed to automatically stop the charge cycle once the battery is fully charged.
| Power Supply | No |
| Battery Bays | 1 |
| Type of Charging | Single Only |
| Diagnostics | Automatic Shut-Off |
| Connections/Interface | Cigarette (for belt and shoulder pack batteries) |
| Power Requirements | 110-240VAC |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2 x 3 x 1.5" (50 x 76 x 38mm) |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (272g) |
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They should all be universal.
After having travelled to Germany to do some filming, and having to dissect my old U.S. only charger in order to charge my battery pack (with a car battery charger), I found the...Read complete review
After having travelled to Germany to do some filming, and having to dissect my old U.S. only charger in order to charge my battery pack (with a car battery charger), I found the Universal charger. I'm not sure why they offer both the U.S. only and universal styles; it would seem to me that they could save some time and money by only making the universal charger.
At any rate, as both are the same price I would recommend just getting this charger to begin with, since the U.S. only charger doesn't take too kindly to European electricity.
The charger works well, albeit with a somewhat long charge time(10+ hours). Still, you can't beat Bescor's price versus Anton Bauer, etc...
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Blew the battery fuse
I purchased this charger as a replacement for the now dicontinued ATM-PRB and which blew the fuse on my battery the first time I tried it and also broke at the plug, well when I...Read complete review
I purchased this charger as a replacement for the now dicontinued ATM-PRB and which blew the fuse on my battery the first time I tried it and also broke at the plug, well when I got this one and tried it, it also blew the fuse on the battery, this is a new battery by the way and also from Bescor (perfectly compatible with the charger) so now I sent it to Bescor and they told me they're going to send me one that works. I'm glad I bought it from B&H who promissed me would refund me if the third one doesn't work either. I'll post the results when I get it back.
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Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Works Great! Helps Protect Batteries from Overcharging.
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Much more durable than the original charger that came with my battery at time of purchase. Also, the charging indicator light is a huge bonus!
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Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Easy to travel. Dependable. Lightweight, etc.
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Cons
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Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Great charger, automatically shuts off when the battery is fully charged so it does not damage it.
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Cons
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Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Bought this to recharge my battery. It's quick, powerful and small enough to store in my camera bag.
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Cons
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Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
No comments. I use this for charging the battery belt on my Eclair ACL 16mm camera. Works as indicated and cuts off when charging is complete.
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Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
If you over-charge your batteries it could drastically reduce battery life. That's why this charger is so important to have
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
easy to use
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Cons
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Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
less heavy then previous models,but not durable.
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Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Not much to say about a charger except that it does its job at the specified speed.
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Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
GREAT FOR LIGHT USE
THANKS
GRACICAS
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
easy and fast to charge
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Charger needs little longer cord at least double its present length. Also connector should be more sturdy. Bescor should keep in mind that their products are mostly used by professionals. If they want to charge more it's fine, but product should be reliable. During past 2 years I have bought at least 8 chargers from B&H. 2 I had to return the next day. They just blew out. Last week I bought 2 more. 1 blew out in 2 days. I have to return that one too.
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
I used to have the old, non-automatic charger and was always concerned that I would overcharge the battery. With this, I don't anymore. When the battery is charged, it automatically shuts off meaning the light is still green, but it is not charging the battery anymore.
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Cons
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Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Need to travel often, so having the universal charger has worked out to be great. Both USA and abroad.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
After sending this charger to Bescor for repair, I got it back, tried it and it seems to be working fine, light turned green so the battery must be charged, I probably got a bad charger or something but I can't give it 5 stars because the cigarrette lighter style plug is the cheapest they could've used, the plug that came on the original charger (not automatic shut off)included with the battery is actually much better quality.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
I purchased this charger as a replacement for the now dicontinued ATM-PRB and which blew the fuse on my battery the first time I tried it and also broke at the plug, well when I got this one and tried it, it also blew the fuse on the battery, this is a new battery by the way and also from Bescor (perfectly compatible with the charger) so now I sent it to Bescor and they told me they're going to send me one that works. I'm glad I bought it from B&H who promissed me would refund me if the third one doesn't work either. I'll post the results when I get it back.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
After having travelled to Germany to do some filming, and having to dissect my old U.S. only charger in order to charge my battery pack (with a car battery charger), I found the Universal charger. I'm not sure why they offer both the U.S. only and universal styles; it would seem to me that they could save some time and money by only making the universal charger.
At any rate, as both are the same price I would recommend just getting this charger to begin with, since the U.S. only charger doesn't take too kindly to European electricity.
The charger works well, albeit with a somewhat long charge time(10+ hours). Still, you can't beat Bescor's price versus Anton Bauer, etc...
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by PowerReviewsPros
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Most Liked Positive Review
They should all be universal.
After having travelled to Germany to do some filming, and having to dissect my old U.S. only charger in order to charge my battery pack (with a car battery charger), I found the...Read complete review
After having travelled to Germany to do some filming, and having to dissect my old U.S. only charger in order to charge my battery pack (with a car battery charger), I found the Universal charger. I'm not sure why they offer both the U.S. only and universal styles; it would seem to me that they could save some time and money by only making the universal charger.
At any rate, as both are the same price I would recommend just getting this charger to begin with, since the U.S. only charger doesn't take too kindly to European electricity.
The charger works well, albeit with a somewhat long charge time(10+ hours). Still, you can't beat Bescor's price versus Anton Bauer, etc...
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Blew the battery fuse
I purchased this charger as a replacement for the now dicontinued ATM-PRB and which blew the fuse on my battery the first time I tried it and also broke at the plug, well when I...Read complete review
I purchased this charger as a replacement for the now dicontinued ATM-PRB and which blew the fuse on my battery the first time I tried it and also broke at the plug, well when I got this one and tried it, it also blew the fuse on the battery, this is a new battery by the way and also from Bescor (perfectly compatible with the charger) so now I sent it to Bescor and they told me they're going to send me one that works. I'm glad I bought it from B&H who promissed me would refund me if the third one doesn't work either. I'll post the results when I get it back.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 18 customers
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Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Works Great! Helps Protect Batteries from Overcharging.
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Much more durable than the original charger that came with my battery at time of purchase. Also, the charging indicator light is a huge bonus!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Easy to travel. Dependable. Lightweight, etc.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Great charger, automatically shuts off when the battery is fully charged so it does not damage it.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Bought this to recharge my battery. It's quick, powerful and small enough to store in my camera bag.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
No comments. I use this for charging the battery belt on my Eclair ACL 16mm camera. Works as indicated and cuts off when charging is complete.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
If you over-charge your batteries it could drastically reduce battery life. That's why this charger is so important to have
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
easy to use
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
less heavy then previous models,but not durable.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Not much to say about a charger except that it does its job at the specified speed.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
GREAT FOR LIGHT USE
THANKS
GRACICAS
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
easy and fast to charge
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Charger needs little longer cord at least double its present length. Also connector should be more sturdy. Bescor should keep in mind that their products are mostly used by professionals. If they want to charge more it's fine, but product should be reliable. During past 2 years I have bought at least 8 chargers from B&H. 2 I had to return the next day. They just blew out. Last week I bought 2 more. 1 blew out in 2 days. I have to return that one too.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
I used to have the old, non-automatic charger and was always concerned that I would overcharge the battery. With this, I don't anymore. When the battery is charged, it automatically shuts off meaning the light is still green, but it is not charging the battery anymore.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
Need to travel often, so having the universal charger has worked out to be great. Both USA and abroad.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
After sending this charger to Bescor for repair, I got it back, tried it and it seems to be working fine, light turned green so the battery must be charged, I probably got a bad charger or something but I can't give it 5 stars because the cigarrette lighter style plug is the cheapest they could've used, the plug that came on the original charger (not automatic shut off)included with the battery is actually much better quality.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
I purchased this charger as a replacement for the now dicontinued ATM-PRB and which blew the fuse on my battery the first time I tried it and also broke at the plug, well when I got this one and tried it, it also blew the fuse on the battery, this is a new battery by the way and also from Bescor (perfectly compatible with the charger) so now I sent it to Bescor and they told me they're going to send me one that works. I'm glad I bought it from B&H who promissed me would refund me if the third one doesn't work either. I'll post the results when I get it back.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bescor ATM-PRU Automatic Universal Charger (12V, 1.5A):
After having travelled to Germany to do some filming, and having to dissect my old U.S. only charger in order to charge my battery pack (with a car battery charger), I found the Universal charger. I'm not sure why they offer both the U.S. only and universal styles; it would seem to me that they could save some time and money by only making the universal charger.
At any rate, as both are the same price I would recommend just getting this charger to begin with, since the U.S. only charger doesn't take too kindly to European electricity.
The charger works well, albeit with a somewhat long charge time(10+ hours). Still, you can't beat Bescor's price versus Anton Bauer, etc...
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