Ultimate retardation question on Plugs / USB!

[bikertomm]

Dear BCF, I am about to enter jivebunny levels of retardation..

I have a camera.

This camera has a usb lead. One end goes into the camera, one end goes into my laptop.

This is how it charges.

It came with a charger, that the big end of the USB would go into, but the socket type is American.

THIS: https://cdn-1.nikon-cdn.com/en_INC/o/aMJwQiHZDqhVca7HouJzajMcOUE/Views/160_25833_EH-69P-AC-Adapter-Charger.png

Would would happen if I put the big end of the USB, into a similar plug (Like the ones you use to charge your phone ect - Using the USB into the plug)

LIKE THIS: https://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/598792331_2/1A-UK-Plug-A1299-USB-Wall-Power-Charger-Adapter-for-iPhone-4S-4-3GS-3G-iPod.jpg

Would it work ok? My mum seems to think you can, but I said for some reason I don't think you can due to charging rates etc etc...


Anyone understand me?


Cheers lads,
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[orac]

providing they have the same current output all will be fine, however i would think that it has at least the basic 500ma usb standard output then it should still charge
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[bikertomm]

Cheers mate.

I've just seen these online that sound ideal for charging phone / camera etc when out and about.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12000mAh-Portable-Universal-Dual-USB-Backup-External-Battery-Power-Bank-Charger-/151211405786?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2334e6f1da


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[wodge]

A simple explanation of USB power supplies..

The output voltage of a usb socketed charger will, or should, be the same whatever it is for as it is standardized. The difference between them is how much power they can deliver.
Say you have a device that uses 1 Amp and has a charger that can deliver a max of 1.5 Amp. It is usually OK to use a charger that is rated at 2, 3 or anything larger than the original. The device will only draw what it needs and no more. If you use a charger that only delivers .5 Amp (or 500mA) the device might not charge, or charge very slowly.
TL:DR go for something the same rating but higher is ok!
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[orac]

thats only correct to a point, the standard USB current rating is 500ma.

however a little further reading shows that the standard draw is 100ma, then the device has to negotiate with the host for more power (ie it ask please sit can i have some more), and providing the port is charging port it can deliver between 900ma and 1.5A.

charging ports are normally found on adaptors and alikes, some are downstream data and charge ports (most likely found on computers) and will most likely be limited to 900ma, although later version may well be 1.5A with downstream connection

USB 2.0 connectors are rated for 1.5A. so with that in mind it isnt very likely to find something rated grreater then 1.5A, although in theroy with correct safety limit it maybe be possible to deliver 5A but at a lower voltage. standard USB voltage is 4.75-5.25v

so in all in all, as long it comform to USB standard, and charge port 1.1 specification, you will be fine, althoug charge 1.2 is better at at this point in time more likely
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[weasley]

Take a look at the power supply you have and see what output it says it delivers. For example, on my HTC phone charger it says 5V 1A. Ideally you would use another charger with at least the same current output. It is possible to use a lower current charger, but charging will take longer and the charger may get hot. I use this HTC one for everything that charges by USB (iPhone, iPad, Kindle, action camera etc). The iPad should use a much higher current charger so it takes ages with this one, but it's better than running flat.
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