Fuji X-Pro1 X-E1 Charger Portability Hack
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If you've ever owned a camera battery charger with a built-in plug, you'll be frustrated to find that Fujifilm's BC-W126 battery charger for the X-Pro1 and X-E1 comes with a 4 foot long power cable! These long cables make traveling with your battery charger a hassle, especially with a small camera bag, and can be a frustrating to use around the house if you don't have free space near an outlet. Fortunately Fuji's charger uses a standard C7 connector, which happens to be shared with Apple's own charger's compact plugs. If you own an iPod, iPad, MacBook, Powerbook, iBook, or nearly any Apple portable charger from the past, you already own this part!
This solution also works with all international Apple plug adaptors. If you don't already own one, you can purchase them cheaply online, $1 on eBay, or use other compatible C7 plug adaptors from your other electronic devices. eBay also offers an USA, UK, AU, EU Plug Kit for Apple chargers for about $7 USD, if you travel often with your camera and other Apple devices. -
Yep, this already worked well with the X100 charger. I once saw it described in a book about the X100.X-Pro1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157629380067295/
X-E1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157631699329942/
Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hyri7yiavpi3daz/Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples.pdf
X-PERT CORNER: http://www.fujirumors.com/category/x-pert/ -
I first wrote about the solution for the X100 in May of 2011 :)
http://www.fujixseries.com/discussion/24/battery-charger-portability-hack/p1 -
So maybe that author got the info here.X-Pro1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157629380067295/
X-E1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157631699329942/
Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hyri7yiavpi3daz/Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples.pdf
X-PERT CORNER: http://www.fujirumors.com/category/x-pert/ -
very cool... thanks!!!
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never thought about this, it works with my UK mac plug! thanks for the info :)
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Happy to help! @yue_cheong, can you share a photo of your charger with the UK plug attached?
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GENIUS!!! Thank you!
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You have made my life a lot easier. Thank you.
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Such a simple and genius solution!
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If only it sat flush against the wall. But it seems to still be charging perfectly, I guess my OCD will have to allow this one, haha!
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Deep breaths @MichelGamache, it will be ok ;)
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Haha!! *shivers*
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OmarShahine said:
Check this out as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HTOLR6/
A bit pricey! You can find them on Ebay for under 3 bucks delivered. -
kevenv said:OmarShahine said:
Check this out as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HTOLR6/
A bit pricey! You can find them on Ebay for under 3 bucks delivered.
Yep, I bet you can get them cheaper. I found the quality of this one to be pretty great.
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kevenv said:OmarShahine said:
Check this out as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HTOLR6/
A bit pricey! You can find them on Ebay for under 3 bucks delivered.
Where on ebay? Also, does anybody know if there's a seller that offers a version of this adapter for European plugs? But please, not on Amazon, because they don't sell them to Europeans.
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@Arjay, I think this might be what you're looking for, if you need a kit for international plugs: http://www.ebay.com/itm/International-Plug-Kit-for-Apple-PowerBook-AC-Adapter-/330563199734
Or if you just need the one, they sell for about a dollar: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=apple+plug+eu -
@Arjay, Just a quick check revealed this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Travel-European-AC-Plug-Power-Jack-Adapter-for-Apple-EU-/280894781656?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4166a238d8
3 bucks delivered.
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A word of caution. I used the Mac uk 3 pin adaptor on my fuji xpro charger. First location I used it at was Walton Hall hotel in Warwickshire. The plug socket was at the top of the skirting board so wouldn't fit in. The next was on the P&O cruise liner Azura. And again the cabin sockets were to low for it to fit. I had to take my charger to the reception to charge. So do take you cable as well.
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For AUSTRLIANS: I found it difficult to source the Australian version of this adaptor, however I finally managed to find a source and ordered quantity of 10, which is more than I need. So if anyone want an Ozzie C7 adapter send me PM.-paul szilard
http://photos.remektek.com.au -
July 2012 - had camera for 2 weeks and love little tricks like this! more more! Thank you!
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My X-Pro1 is at home charging this way right now - posts like this make the internet a useful thing. :-)
Fuji X-Pro1
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Happy to help :)
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Reviving this thread for anyone who missed it. A marvelous hack to an odd design decision by Fuji. I just made the recommended change. Simple.
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I've updated the original post to include the X-E1, since the charger and battery are the same. Also of note is this inexpensive international Apple plug adaptor kit for $7 USD I found on eBay, you can have a plug for the US, UK, AU, and EU: http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-UK-AU-EU-AC-Plug-Kit-for-Apple-Adapter-A1184-G4-Mac-/150609007885
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Three stars to you. The best of workarounds.
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I just ordered two from eBay for $4.75 each. Best deal I could find.
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