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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Hannah Rooke

Buying a new camera? You might have to buy a separate charger too!

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I think it’s absolutely disgusting you can spend $2,500 / £2,000 / AU$3,850 on a camera and it won’t even come with a charger. I understand that most mirrorless camera batteries can charge in-camera, but there are times when you need to charge externally. Charging in-camera is slow and keeps the camera tied up. 

Battery chargers aren't cheap and – depending on what camera you end up purchasing – you may have to make a sizeable additional investment. Chances are if you’re going for one of the best professional cameras it will come with a charger. After all, no one is going to spend that much on a camera that doesn’t come with a charger – it would be an outrage. However, if you’re looking to buy something a little cheaper such as a Sony A7 IV or Fujifilm X-T5 be warned, you’ll have to fork out extra for a charger.

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