Car charger for X1D Battery?

[michael123]

We are thinking to take out X1D to our holiday

Since the battery holds for merely 90 minutes, two that we already have won't suffice, so I've ordered a 3rd one.
I thought maybe there is something we can use as a car charger, just in case even three batteries will be discharged

Any suggestions?

[ceoofhell]

Have you thought about a Converter 12->220 (or 110) Volts? Then you can use  your Hasselblad Charger. I use such  thing occassionaly to re-charge my MacBook Pro. Keep an eye on your carbattery.

[michael123]

Thanks!

Ordered one 150W from Amazon just now

[Domip]

Have you thought about a Converter 12->220 (or 110) Volts? Then you can use  your Hasselblad Charger. I use such  thing occassionaly to re-charge my MacBook Pro. Keep an eye on your carbattery.

That's a very good trick. But do you an idea of how much your car battery is losing for charging once you MBPro?

[michael123]

I meant to charge during the ride.. as a backup plan, not to stuck in the middle of Tuscany with an empty battery

BTW the danger I think is to blow the fuse in the car

[ceoofhell]

@domip: I only used  the Charger while driving. So far no problem at all.
I would test it in your garage with a jumpstarter in close distance. You could also buy a measurement device (ampermeter? I Do not know the englisch word) on amazon.

Anyway, the risk is manageable (IMO).

Michael

[sog1927]

Looking at the label on the Hasselblad AC charger, it only draws 0.28 amps at 110 volts. Even allowing for power losses in the inverter (they're not 100% efficient), it's probably only drawing 5-6 amps from the 12 volt lighter socket, if that. A little quick Googling tells me that most car cigarette lighters draw 15-20 amps at 12 volts, so I think you're more than safe.