In my FG grip i used NiMH with no problems, i emailed Pentax and they stated
that they saw no reason for having any problems with NiMH batteries, they
did how ever state that they did now reccomened against using NiCads.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 9:52 AM
Subject: RE: Battery Pack FG
> I was tempted to use NiCad or NiMH in the FG grip too but the manual said
> alkalines only so I didn't. Usually if it can, the manual would stay that
> (like ME II Winder, Motor Drive A or other flashes).
>
> regards,
> Alan Chan
>
> >I just slapped my FG on the MZ-3 and I thought it felt
> >good on the
> >MZ-M but even with small lenses it's really
> >comfortable. Is it worth
> >it, Hell yes, Get the Fg and 4 NImh rechargable
> >batteries and in 100
> >rolls of film you'll have made the money back in cost
> >of the cr2
> >batteries alone ( cost $11 canadian each ) the FG is
> >$29 usd and
> >rechargeable AA's are $15 for a pack of 4 ( 1600 mha
> >NIMH ) no more
> >buying batteries ever :). Please note the Rechargable
> >batteries also
> >work well in flashes and if they run dry while
> >shooting $2 in AA's
> >available anywhere. Try and get Cr2's 3am sunday night
> >at a 711, I
> >think not.
>
>
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