Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E
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This Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger is intended for use with Nikon EN-EL3 and EN-EL3E rechargeable batteries. Compact and lightweight, the charger features a red/green LED charge indicator light and a folding AC plug. A DC plug is included for use in a vehicle, and a Euro adapter is included for international use.
| Input Voltage | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz or 12-24VDC |
| Indicators | Red/Green LED |
| Charging Time | 2-6 Hours |
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by PowerReviews(based on 39 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (32)
- Fast charge (21)
- Rugged (6)
- Compact (4)
Cons
- Flimsy construction (4)
Best Uses
- Travel (34)
- Back-up (15)
- Professional camera (13)
- Home (12)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (15), Semi-pro photographer (13), Pro photographer (11)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Essential Accessory
As important as having more than one battery is the ability to be charging one while shooting on another, regardless of where you are.
As indicated, this charger will take both AC ...Read complete review
As important as having more than one battery is the ability to be charging one while shooting on another, regardless of where you are.
As indicated, this charger will take both AC household current and an automotive DC source, but can easily be connected to a variety of portable solar-electric cell arrays.
The unit has a general appearance as being less than robustly constructed, but given the nature of its internal components, I'm confident that it would still work even if I smashed it against a rock during some outdoor adventure!
Nikon should have bundled this sort of charger with all their DSLRs!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Cheaply designed 12V plug
As soon as I received this product I placed my Nikon D300 battery into it and charged it via the 120 vac plug. The battery seemed to charge to full capacity per the meter in...Read complete review
As soon as I received this product I placed my Nikon D300 battery into it and charged it via the 120 vac plug. The battery seemed to charge to full capacity per the meter in the camera.
For the next charge I tried the car adapter. I plugged it into car socket and let it charge for awhile. I checked the battery voltage to make sure it was charging. When I pulled the plug out of the socket the plug fell apart. The threaded retainer nut that holds the plunger and fuse in had broken. The plug is a cheap piece of junk with a very small diameter coiled cable. Only a few threads engage and the plastic seems thin and brittle. The nut should have been made out of metal.
Lucky I had another car adapter with the same polarity out and the correct plug size to fit into the module.
I was going to purchase one that looked similar at another site which sold for under $3.00. I thought spending a little more would give me better quality. This was way over priced for the quality and I am surprised that B&H sells this because everything else I have purchased from them was of good quality.
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Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quick Charge
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Home
- Professional Camera
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
I purchased this charger for a two week trip to South and Central America. The charger worked in every outlet encounterer, 110v or 220v. The hide away plug makes packing much easier than having to deal with a power cord.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Quick Charge
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
Product works great and is less expensive than the straight DC charger. There isn't a lot to say about a battery charger other than it works and charges rapidly.[...] Not much more can be said.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Quick Charge
- Versitle compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- Home
- Professional Camera
- Travel
- Upgrade
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
I normally don't buy generic brands with investing in my professional photography career. But this Charger worked great and came with accessories for the car and travel at a great price. I would highly recommend this item to all pros looking to replace a lost charger.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- DC adapter
- Lightweight
- Quick Charge
- Rugged
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- Professional Camera
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
This Pearson product is a fraction of the cost of Nikon. Comes ready to use with conventional AC, car/battery (DC) adapter as well as Euro plug adapter & fuse.
Great indicator light turns from red to green to indicate full charge.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
Great lightweight power charger.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- Professional Camera
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
Great travel charger for Nikon batteries.
Price performance ratio very good.
Not available at local photo stores.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Quick Charge
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
Simple to use
Light in wieght
Esay to utilize
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
Easy to use. Nice and compact for portability.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
I picked this up as a charger to carry in the camera case at all times. Testing at home it seems (so far) to charge in comparible times as the Nikon MH-18a.
It takes up less room in the bag as no cord is needed.
I gave this a 4 star simply because the 12 volt charging has yet to be tested, so if auto charging works as well as the household plug in charging does, rating would go to 5 stars accordingly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Quick Charge
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Professional Camera
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
This product is a good little charger, that i was pleasantly suprised to find out came with a car charger
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Quick Charge
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
The unit charged well, but the battery itself did not snap securely into the unit. I had to rest it in the inset but it should have securely snapped in. The car adapter which was important for this shoot was flimsey and never worked. After my trip B&H kindly let me return it with an excellent and user friendly return policy
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Convenient
- Necessary
- Quick Charge
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
Being a pro I can't be without power. The battery for my Nikon D300 is a workhorse, the charge last longer than I usually need. However when using the cameras "tripod Live View" feature out on nature photoshoots it wears down much faster. The mini charger plugs right into my vehicles adapter and as I'm driving between photoshoots I keep the power supply topped off.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quick Charge
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
This charger seems to be working fine so far. The B&H employee recommended I spend more on the Nikon brand battery but that it was fine to save money on the generic but compatible charger.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Quick Charge
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Camera
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
Perfect for everywhere. Uses power point in the car and has no cords for when you are near a wall outlet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
As soon as I received this product I placed my Nikon D300 battery into it and charged it via the 120 vac plug. The battery seemed to charge to full capacity per the meter in the camera.
For the next charge I tried the car adapter. I plugged it into car socket and let it charge for awhile. I checked the battery voltage to make sure it was charging. When I pulled the plug out of the socket the plug fell apart. The threaded retainer nut that holds the plunger and fuse in had broken. The plug is a cheap piece of junk with a very small diameter coiled cable. Only a few threads engage and the plastic seems thin and brittle. The nut should have been made out of metal.
Lucky I had another car adapter with the same polarity out and the correct plug size to fit into the module.
I was going to purchase one that looked similar at another site which sold for under $3.00. I thought spending a little more would give me better quality. This was way over priced for the quality and I am surprised that B&H sells this because everything else I have purchased from them was of good quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Charge
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
This is a great charger to keep in the backpack and use whether you are on the road or at a location with AC availability.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
Fantastic little device! I used this throughout my trip to Peru. Compact, easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
- Junk
Best Uses
- Holding down a trash can
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
The AC plug in works fine, but the cigarette-lighter adapter fell apart and doesn't stick back together. Find a different solution.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quick Charge
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
I bought this item to charge my camera's battery while camping in the national parks where RV hookups are scarce. After each day's photo shoot, I would charge it on the drive back to the campground and it was ready to go for the next morning. Charges great on full hookup power too!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Charge
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Mini AC/DC Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3/EL3E:
Travelling across Australia without any powerpoints leaves you quite sad if you don't have one of these car battery charges.
takes roughly 2 hours to charge a battery but its better having a slow charge then a dead battery
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