On 5/13/2019 15:34:19, Mark Roberts wrote:
John wrote:
On 5/13/2019 12:15:59, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
I think using new, _non-standard_ format of batteries for [almost] every new
model is a crime against humanity.
I am glad that almost all DSLRs (except the first 2 or 3?) from Pentax are at
least using the same battery format.
Those 2CR5's were a pain. I was glad that *istDS could take AA's as well.
I had 2CR5 as an emergency spare in the bag, but I was using AA's most of the
time.
The *ist-D used a CR-V3 battery OR standard AA batteries (including
rechargeables), although my experience was you got more endurance from the CR-V3
than from the AA batteries.
I don't remember being able to find any rechargeable CR-V3 batteries while I was
using the *ist-D, and lithium AA batteries didn't become widely available until
later.
Pentax didn't recommend rechargeable CR-V3 batteries for use in the
ist-D for some reason. But Don Nelson, Pentax rep and friend of the
PDML always used the rechargeable CR-V3's in his ist-D and never had a
problem.
I don't know if rechargeable CR-V3 batteries were available when I got the
*ist-D. I didn't find any if they were.
My experience with the *ist-D was as follows:
I couldn't find CR-V3 batteries of any flavor in Iraq. Ditto the 2CR5 battery
for the PZ-1p.
Lithium AA batteries lasted longer than Alkaline AA batteries.
Alkaline AA batteries lasted longer than NiMH rechargeable AA batteries (at
least the ones I could get mailed to me in Iraq) PLUS I could get all the
alkaline AA batteries I needed from the supply room.
But, that's all neither here nor there.
I'm trying to find an alternative for disposable 2CR5 batteries (at $15 - $20
apiece) for the PZ-1p
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