Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
Batteries were dead meaning the camera wouldn't work or just that the indicator was showing them as empty? As you've read, there's no trusting the battery indicator. Cory - Original Message - From: Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:37 PM Subject: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night Yesterday I attended a friend's wedding. I took along the D and a couple of lenses and flash. I was pretty much in snap-shooter mode taking pictures of my ex-coworkers, friends, the wife, etc. and having a grand old time. At the beginning of the event I decided to replace an old set of Lithium AAs for a set of Sunpak rechargeable NiMHs. I had just charged them so they were very fresh. 20 frames later (I was using AF, the camera was set for 3sec review and every few shots I would hit the play button to show someone a goofy picture) the batteries were dead. Luckily, one of my wacky friends had a huge pack of AA alkalines in his car. I put a set in and shot another 70 frames or so during the night. They are still in the camera going strong. What's the deal with the NiMHs? Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.564 / Virus Database: 356 - Release Date: 1/19/2004
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
But the did have lovely plumage. At 09:49 AM 1/20/04, you wrote: The camera wouldn't work. At all. I tried the turn off then on again trick. Nada. I removed the batteries and put them back in. Zip! The batteries were dead, flat, they had ceased to be! they were non-batteries! even nailing them to their perch wouldn't help! Christian - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:27 AM Subject: Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night Batteries were dead meaning the camera wouldn't work or just that the indicator was showing them as empty? As you've read, there's no trusting the battery indicator. Cory I drink to make other people interesting. -- George Jean Nathan
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yesterday I attended a friend's wedding. I took along the D and a couple of lenses and flash. I was pretty much in snap-shooter mode taking pictures of my ex-coworkers, friends, the wife, etc. and having a grand old time. At the beginning of the event I decided to replace an old set of Lithium AAs for a set of Sunpak rechargeable NiMHs. I had just charged them so they were very fresh. 20 frames later (I was using AF, the camera was set for 3sec review and every few shots I would hit the play button to show someone a goofy picture) the batteries were dead. Luckily, one of my wacky friends had a huge pack of AA alkalines in his car. I put a set in and shot another 70 frames or so during the night. They are still in the camera going strong. What's the deal with the NiMHs? You may have defective batteries or just not good enough batteries. there are a lot of differences between various NiMH batteries, even amongst those with identical ratings. Read the Imaging Resource battery article at http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/BATTS/BATTS.HTM The Powerex 2200 are supposedly the best. They're available from Thomas Distributing at http://www.thomas-distributing.com/mh-4aa220.htm -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
I have never experienced such a problem - it must be dependent on the camera. I've had very good battery life so far. The batt. grip rocks, AFAIAC. Quoting Dr. Heiko Hamann [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Did you use the battery grip? There seems to be some strange behaviour when using NiMH and the grip. The camera tells you that the batteries are empty, but when you remove the batteries from the grip, then the *istD works fine. I don't know the reaosn, but it is under investigation ;-). Cheers, Heiko - This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
Hi, on 19 Jan 04 you wrote in pentax.list: I have never experienced such a problem - it must be dependent on the camera. I've had very good battery life so far. The batt. grip rocks, AFAIAC. There are several identical observations here in Germany. In fact - we haven't found one *istD/D-BG1-combination that has no problem. Try the following: put some NiMH batteries in your camera and the grip. Connect the camera to your PC via USB. Switch on the camera an copy some images from/to the camera using USB. If you don't see any problem, than repeat it 2-3 times (switching the camera on/off each time). Somewhen the camera will tell you that the batteries are empty and switch off. Now take the batteries out of the grip and switch the camera on. It will work fine although it has told you that the batteries are empty only a minute ago... Cheers, Heiko
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
- Original Message - From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've shot 300-400 frames on a set on 2000 Mah NiMH and still had them showing good. There are times though, that they LCD will show dead, but turning the camera off and back on resets it to full. Been there done that Christian
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
- Original Message - From: Dr. Heiko Hamann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Christian, Did you use the battery grip? There seems to be some strange behaviour when using NiMH and the grip. The camera tells you that the batteries are empty, but when you remove the batteries from the grip, then the *istD works fine. I don't know the reaosn, but it is under investigation ;-). Actually, I have the grip but removed it before the evening so I would have a smaller package to carry around with me. Christian
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] You may have defective batteries or just not good enough batteries. there are a lot of differences between various NiMH batteries, even amongst those with identical ratings. Read the Imaging Resource battery article at http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/BATTS/BATTS.HTM The Powerex 2200 are supposedly the best. They're available from Thomas Distributing at http://www.thomas-distributing.com/mh-4aa220.htm I'm thinking they are in the not good enough category. Christian
rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
Yesterday I attended a friend's wedding. I took along the D and a couple of lenses and flash. I was pretty much in snap-shooter mode taking pictures of my ex-coworkers, friends, the wife, etc. and having a grand old time. At the beginning of the event I decided to replace an old set of Lithium AAs for a set of Sunpak rechargeable NiMHs. I had just charged them so they were very fresh. 20 frames later (I was using AF, the camera was set for 3sec review and every few shots I would hit the play button to show someone a goofy picture) the batteries were dead. Luckily, one of my wacky friends had a huge pack of AA alkalines in his car. I put a set in and shot another 70 frames or so during the night. They are still in the camera going strong. What's the deal with the NiMHs? Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
Christian Skofteland wrote: 20 frames later (I was using AF, the camera was set for 3sec review and every few shots I would hit the play button to show someone a goofy picture) the batteries were dead. You should get a lot more than that. My father's istD with 2200mAh NiMH's seems to run all day. -Ryan Brooks
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
exactly Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Ryan Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 10:14 PM Subject: Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night Christian Skofteland wrote: 20 frames later (I was using AF, the camera was set for 3sec review and every few shots I would hit the play button to show someone a goofy picture) the batteries were dead. You should get a lot more than that. My father's istD with 2200mAh NiMH's seems to run all day. -Ryan Brooks
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
I've shot 300-400 frames on a set on 2000 Mah NiMH and still had them showing good. There are times though, that they LCD will show dead, but turning the camera off and back on resets it to full. I think it has something to do with the current draw when transferring from the buffer to the CF card. Bill - Original Message - From: Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:37 PM Subject: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night Yesterday I attended a friend's wedding. I took along the D and a couple of lenses and flash. I was pretty much in snap-shooter mode taking pictures of my ex-coworkers, friends, the wife, etc. and having a grand old time. At the beginning of the event I decided to replace an old set of Lithium AAs for a set of Sunpak rechargeable NiMHs. I had just charged them so they were very fresh. 20 frames later (I was using AF, the camera was set for 3sec review and every few shots I would hit the play button to show someone a goofy picture) the batteries were dead. Luckily, one of my wacky friends had a huge pack of AA alkalines in his car. I put a set in and shot another 70 frames or so during the night. They are still in the camera going strong. What's the deal with the NiMHs? Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
On 18 Jan 2004 at 22:39, Bill Owens wrote: I've shot 300-400 frames on a set on 2000 Mah NiMH and still had them showing good. There are times though, that they LCD will show dead, but turning the camera off and back on resets it to full. I think it has something to do with the current draw when transferring from the buffer to the CF card. I'm with Bill, my 2100mAh batteries last ages, I made the mistake of buying three sets, they last so long I could have easily survived on only two. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
Hey Rob, I ended up with 4 sets. They work great in my AF360FGZ too :-) Bill - Original Message - From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 11:49 PM Subject: Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night On 18 Jan 2004 at 22:39, Bill Owens wrote: I've shot 300-400 frames on a set on 2000 Mah NiMH and still had them showing good. There are times though, that they LCD will show dead, but turning the camera off and back on resets it to full. I think it has something to do with the current draw when transferring from the buffer to the CF card. I'm with Bill, my 2100mAh batteries last ages, I made the mistake of buying three sets, they last so long I could have easily survived on only two. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
What's the deal with the NiMHs? Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] We use 2 types of NiMhs that we got for our *istD. One came with the charger (GP2100), the other we purchased afterwards (Energizer - 21mAh). Usually a set of GPs goes in the camera and E's go in the grip. We took (several times) over 800 photos in one day without having to replace the batteries. The camera is set to 1s review and quite often we go back and look at pics taken. Flash used with, let's say, 10% of photos. I think your batteries were not charged well or are faulty. Or you have a power-hungry camera (but I don't think so) (*)o(*) Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: rechargeable NiMH batteries, ist-D and last night
We use 2 types I mean 2 brands! of NiMhs that we got for our *istD. One came with the charger (GP2100), the other we purchased afterwards (Energizer - 21mAh). That is 2100mAh, of course! Writing while half-asleep doesn't help! ;-D (*)o(*) Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
