----- Original Message ----- From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 6:54 PM Subject: RE: MZ-S vs Z-1p
> Hi Shaun: > Would you believe I am still on my first set of batteries for the MZ-S, > after nearly a year? I can't recall how many films I have put through, > but it's a fair few. I have played extensively with the flash and > tested the autofocus assist, and it gets to go out with me every day, > when I have it switched on 'just in case'. > Along with a couple of others who have complained that it chews > batteries, maybe you should have it checked for battery drain when > switched off, or even check that you are not accidentally leaving it on > all the time? Same with me. I haven't had it that long, but it was a display-type item that had some cheap alks in it. It has been used quite a lot, and those same cheapo display batteries are still going strong. Of course I have a better set with me because I'm sure I'll run out of luck soon..... Brad Dobo
