On 5/15/2019 01:31:22, John Francis wrote:
That's not the point. The standardisation meant that you didn't have to buy
a new charger every time you bought a new phone.
Every cell phone I ever bought included the wall-wart & the plug to go into the
automobile 12V (cigarette lighter) socket.
it
done so I can go and take some more pictures.
On 5/14/2019 16:13:02, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
Just in case, - did you mean $15-20 each of for a pair?
I can see many Amazon listings where each battery costs only
$6.50-9.00:
https://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Lithium-Camera-Photo-Batteries
On Wed, May 15, 2019 at 10:11:04AM -0400, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
>
> Second, - I finally understood why batteries are sold as "accessories":
> https://eneloop101.com/batteries/eneloop-limited-edition/
>
I bought two packs of the original limited edition when they came ou
I've just discovered two interested facts about Eneloop batteries.
First, Panasonic acquired Sanyo in 2009. As a result, Eneloop batteries
are labeled as "made by Panasonic", but it looks like only since 2013.
Somehow Sanyo brand still existed on the label until that.
At the
On Mon, May 13, 2019 at 01:57:01PM -0400, John wrote:
> On 5/13/2019 12:15:59, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
> >
> > I don't remember all the details, but I believe, credits go to EU for
> > demanding a unified charging format from the cell phone manufacturers.
> >
Igor wrote:
"I wonder how well a "regular" AA-batteries charger (such as my La
Crosse) would work with those."
It can't. The Kentli's have a separate +ve charging ring at the top to
bypass the 1.5V circuitry & connect directly with the 3.7V Li-ion core.
Alan
The google monster points to quite a few rechargeable 2cr5 batteries
https://www.google.com/search?q=2cr5+battery+rechargeable=firefox-b-1-d=lnms=shop=X=0ahUKEwi3vqq__pviAhWItZ4KHUwYAxkQ_AUIDigB=1344=781
For rechargeable AA my preferred battery is the Eneloop Pro (black, high
capacity
Alan, thank you for pointing out to KENTLI batteries.
I've missed that development, - the rechargeable AA Li-ion batteries.
But the price is ...argh!... not even biting, rather - eating you alive:
$37 for 4 AA batteries!
https://www.amazon.com/KENTLI-Rechargeable-Battery-Lithium-ion-Batteries
Just in case, - did you mean $15-20 each of for a pair?
I can see many Amazon listings where each battery costs only
$6.50-9.00:
https://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Lithium-Camera-Photo-Batteries/dp/B01DOIJDN4
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-2CR5-Photo-Lithium-Battery/dp/B0013AE6DI/
https
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
13-May-19 09:34 PM, 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 usin
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 ar
so: Amazon Basics batteries)
It would have had to have been 4 AA batteries.
Are you sure it was the PZ-1/PZ-1p? The 2CR5 battery is shorter than AA
batteries. I don't see how AA batteries would fit into the battery
compartment.
On 5/13/2019 13:23:23, Ken Waller wrote:
I had a P
In the 90s someone went so far as to create a Z1-p battery grip that was only
that - a power source with no controls that allowed the use of AA
rechargeables. It was only ever a prototype, though.
> On 13 May 2019 at 19:15 John wrote:
>
>
> It would have had to have been 4
It would have had to have been 4 AA batteries.
Are you sure it was the PZ-1/PZ-1p? The 2CR5 battery is shorter than AA
batteries. I don't see how AA batteries would fit into the battery compartment.
On 5/13/2019 13:23:23, Ken Waller wrote:
I had a Pentax part that was a replacement 'end cap
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
I had a Pentax part that was a replacement 'end cap', replacing the original
battery cover, that allowed me to use 3 or 4 'AA' (not sure if it used 3 or
4 )batteries. The 'AA' batteries didn't give the life of the 2CR5 battery
but I could always find 'AA' batteries.
Kenneth Waller
http
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
What I could really use is an effective alternative to disposable 2CR5 batteries
for the PZ-1p.
On 5/11/2019 21:38:21, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
Some people may have done that before, - but just in case, - I thought I'd share
this tip.
I remember that some people on the list were using La Crosse
ave shrunk enormously.
It might be the age of it, but not the total number of cycles that is
the culprit, as I haven't used this set too much.
Igor
Alan C Sat, 11 May 2019 21:49:00 -0700 wrote:
Yes, it works. A mate of mine who has a 'phone shop in Phalaborwa revives
'phone batteries by kick st
Yes, it works. A mate of mine who has a 'phone shop in Phalaborwa
revives 'phone batteries by kick staring them using a car battery as
crude power pack!.
Alan C
On 12-May-19 03:38 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
Some people may have done that before, - but just in case, - I thought
I'd share
Some people may have done that before, - but just in case, - I thought I'd
share this tip.
I remember that some people on the list were using La Crosse ("smart")
charger for AA and AAA batteries. (I bought it originally for the
flash light, primarily, but then used for all other
I didn't see the advice to avoid the Wasabi batteries, but I haven't
had any difficulty with them.
On 3/5/2018 10:09, Mark Roberts wrote:
Here's what I've found so far:
Many advise to avoid Wasabi brand batteries.
A few credible recommendations for the German-made Hahnel HL-PL90
At one point I did a test where every time I'd change batteries I'd take
a photo of the battery I had just replaced. By using the shutter count
I'd have an idea of how many photos I got out of each battery.
In short, on the K-5ii(?) I saw no significant difference in performance
between
ive replacement.
> Then it faded really fast after 10 months or so and wouldn't take a
> charge at all.
>
> Back to OEM batteries for me after that. Damn, they are pricey. They
> are $90 Can here.
My experiences as well, same with the nikon ones
Dave
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 5,
It's used, and they're showing a stock photo. I wouldn't buy it either.
The issue with lithium rechargeable is that they age from the date of
manufacture. Charging cycles have much less effect that on other
batteries with other chemistries such as NiHM or NiCad while simple age
will effect
I have a Watson branded extra battery that I'm using in the K-5II the
specifications were a bit better than the Pentax branded version that
came with the camera and I haven't noticed any real difference between
the two batteries. They both hold a charge about as long and I get a
similar
them from B+H.
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>From: Mark Roberts <postmas...@robertstech.com>
>Subject: Experience with third-party batteries
>
>Can anyone recommend options for third-party batteries for Pentax? I'm
>specifically referring to the D-Li90 type used in pretty much
>
I wouldn't buy that battery unless there is a reliable full-refund return
policy (like with Amazon Prime). As the proverb says: "I am not rich
enough to buy cheap things".
A lot of stores are sloppy with posting specs and photos of their
products, especially small accessories.
Zeikos
On 3/5/2018 7:50 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
Can anyone recommend options for third-party batteries for Pentax? I'm
specifically referring to the D-Li90 type used in pretty much
everything from the K-7 up to the K-1.
with link this time:
http://www.batterycanada.com/d-li90.asp
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On 3/5/2018 7:50 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
Can anyone recommend options for third-party batteries for Pentax? I'm
specifically referring to the D-Li90 type used in pretty much
everything from the K-7 up to the K-1.
These are the offbrand batteries I use. So far, so good. I can't tell
any
Have a look at this:
https://www.lensauthority.com/products/pentax-d-li90-battery
It *says* it's a Pentax battery ("from Pentax") but it doesn't show
the bottom of the battery where the branding is. The specs given check
out but the price makes me very suspicious. I'm not trying this one!
--
Here's what I've found so far:
Many advise to avoid Wasabi brand batteries.
A few credible recommendations for the German-made Hahnel HL-PL90...
but it doesn't seem to be available in the U.S. I could buy a couple
in London, but after the currency exchange rate they would be barely
cheaper than
to OEM batteries for me after that. Damn, they are pricey. They
are $90 Can here.
On Mon, Mar 5, 2018 at 8:50 AM, Mark Roberts <postmas...@robertstech.com> wrote:
> Can anyone recommend options for third-party batteries for Pentax? I'm
> specifically referring to the D-Li90 type used in
Can anyone recommend options for third-party batteries for Pentax? I'm
specifically referring to the D-Li90 type used in pretty much
everything from the K-7 up to the K-1.
There are a lot of options out there with varying specifications and
user reports vary even more wildly. One resourceful
Typically, a bank of 18650 Li-ion batteries is used in laptop power packs.
Each cell is nominally 3.7 V when fully charged. Circuitry in the cells puts
them into "sleep" mode at about 2 V. This can happen with any Li-ion battery
not used for a long time. All that is needed is a &
ink a truly dead battery is a very rare occurrence.
> On 25 December 2017 at 10:51 Alex Sarbu <alexandru.sa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Indeed, "intelligent" chargers would detect "bad" batteries and refuse
> to charge them; and often you can jump-start them in a "
or number of charges and
decided at that point that the battery was toast and refused to play.
I think a truly dead battery is a very rare occurrence.
> On 25 December 2017 at 10:51 Alex Sarbu <alexandru.sa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Indeed, "intelligent" chargers w
Indeed, "intelligent" chargers would detect "bad" batteries and refuse
to charge them; and often you can jump-start them in a "dummy"
charger. Apparently that's a feature.
You could use the BC 900 to test or refresh the batteries (don't leave
the charger unsu
I've discovered that NiMH AA batteries that were in the old Pentax DS body
(remember those?) were completely dead.
I tried to put them in renown La Crosse charger (BC-900), and that refused
to charge them.
I was able to resuscitate them by putting them into a "fast" Duracel
Still don't think that I'd go with a charger which touts the "feature"
of being a flashlight. If you need a flashlight you can buy a dedicated
unit pretty cheaply. Supposedly the memory effect has been almost
eliminated from the last few generations of NiMH batteries and a good
co
That was true for the RCR-V3's which max at 3.7V giving 7.4V for a pair. The
Kentli batteries are Li-ion in an AA package with circuitry (probably a
zener) to restrict them to 1.5V so a set of 4 would give the recommended max
6v. The Eneloops (which I have) & their kin are Ni-mH hybrids w
Oh, also forgot, Pentax doesn't recommend rechargeable Li-on batteries
in their cameras, initial voltages can be too high for the circuitry.
On 8/16/2016 2:47 AM, Alan C wrote:
Has anyone tried these? Perhaps the answer for those old power hungry
Pentaxes like my K110D?
https
I haven't used these, but a couple of years ago, it became "common
knowledge" that Amazon's own brand of rechargeable AA batteries were the
same as eneloop, originally made by Sanyo, now Panasonic. Some testing
sites actually went so far as to say that AmazonBasics were simply the
Has anyone tried these? Perhaps the answer for those old power hungry
Pentaxes like my K110D?
https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-li-battery-LEDflashlight-4SlotsUSB-SmartCharger/dp/B00SXV9Z4U/?tag=metaefficient-20
Alan C
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I have been cleaning up cleaning out some of my photo related stuff.
(Watch this space for offers to sell lenses, cameras…)
I have, for some purposes I do not recall, two unused 2CR5 batteries and 7
unused (?) CR2 batteries. The CR2 all test positive with my battery tester, I
did not open
On 8/12/2014 12:55 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote:
I have been cleaning up cleaning out some of my photo related stuff.
(Watch this space for offers to sell lenses, cameras…)
I have, for some purposes I do not recall, two unused 2CR5 batteries and 7
unused (?) CR2 batteries. The CR2 all test
, cameras…)
I have, for some purposes I do not recall, two unused 2CR5 batteries and 7
unused (?) CR2 batteries. The CR2 all test positive with my battery tester,
I did not open the 2CR5 to test those.
Anybody know what these were/are good for? Anybody want to have them for the
price
On Fri, Apr 11, 2014, CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote:
With 675 zinc-air batteries in the MX your meter reading will be off.
As I said, with brand new 675 zinc-air batteries I wasn't getting any reading
at all.
Anyway, a new set of SR44s seems to have it working correctly.
Daniele
With 675 zinc-air batteries in the MX your meter reading will be off.
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with an LI camera battery and decent with
standard AAs.
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On Apr 9, 2014, at 4:16 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote:
Got a D-BG4 grip (the Pentax OEM) and tried AA batteries (Eneloop and
Li). After a short time the K5 claims the batteries are depleted. Is
this normal?
I selected grip
Should I expect 675 batteries (nominally 1.45V, though brand new Rayovacs are
reading 1.38V on my multimeter) to power the meter on an MX?
I'm not getting any reading from the meter at all now. At the weekend, the LEDs
for underexposure would show, but none would show for correct
You'll probably see the leds flicker as the camera will think the
batteries are near to exhaustion. I try to use Silver Oxide in the MX
LX and ME cameras I have, that's what they were designed to use, other
chemistries will work, but not optimally. At least with the MX the
battery only
Got a D-BG4 grip (the Pentax OEM) and tried AA batteries (Eneloop and
Li). After a short time the K5 claims the batteries are depleted. Is
this normal?
I selected grip first and Li or NiMH in the menu.
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batteries (Eneloop and
Li). After a short time the K5 claims the batteries are depleted. Is
this normal?
I selected grip first and Li or NiMH in the menu.
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out the capacity difference; at the
price, and given that i've never drained a fully-charged battery in
a single session, 75% of capacity for around 10% of the price will be
a good deal for backup batteries
… assuming they are otherwise acceptible — the first one of these has
charged and operates
, and given
that i've never drained a fully-charged battery in a single session, 75% of
capacity for around 10% of the price will be a good deal for backup batteries
… assuming they are otherwise acceptible — the first one of these has charged
and operates the camera, but i haven't run it through
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300700521479?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.
m1438.l2649
Just in case anyone besides me is looking at getting some.
(I ended up buying elsewhere, but this seller just had a good sale today.)
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Amazing. The local camera shop still sells the Promaster brand for $29.99!
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On 11/27/2013 5:19 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote:
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m1438.l2649
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batteries on Amazon are also
listed as 7.4 V or 7.2 V.
While I was first concerned about this, I think it is just a marketing
ploy. I read somewhere that the lithium ion chemistry produces a 3.6v
open current potential difference. Some bulk cell manufactures
list there cells as 3.7v just to make them
Bruce,
I totally agree with you.
More over, - none of the ground rules in any form of art should be
taken as an absolute dogma. -- That's my sincere believe.
I didn't even have much time to analyze this image for the correctness.
I just used it as an example of the general trend/approach that I
Oops... this message belongs to a different thread/subject.
I resent it under the proper Subject line/thread response.
Please disregard it here...
Igor
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 20:29:10 -0500 (EST)
From: Igor Roshchin
Subject: Re: cheap batteries
Bruce,
I totally agree with you.
More
I've always liked and used the standard Eneloops. Was not even aware
of the Eneloop Pros. Thanks for the link!
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 5:17 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote:
I recently ordered a huge amount of eneloops to rid myself of
non-rechargeable batteries at home, at least for AA
Some of you might find this interesting:
http://www.metaefficient.com/rechargeable-batteries/best-rechargeable-batteries-battery-chargers.html
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Thanks for posting Larry!
Two months ago I learned another interesting thing about rechargeable batteries
from a carpenter. Well, interesting in Norwegian (and Canadian) conditions at
least. He had observed that tool batteries will have their expected number of
charging cycles cut short, if re
On Oct 30, 2012, at 9:41 PM, Boris Liberman wrote:
Going through the e-mail that accumulated during my trip to USA now...
Probably will be doing so for few more weeks give or take.
I think, Larry, that you're right with one exception. I think that the flash
have to be triggered by wired
On Oct 30, 2012, at 11:08 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Oct 30, 2012, at 9:41 PM, Boris Liberman wrote:
Going through the e-mail that accumulated during my trip to USA now...
Probably will be doing so for few more weeks give or take.
I think, Larry, that you're right with one exception. I
Going through the e-mail that accumulated during my trip to USA now...
Probably will be doing so for few more weeks give or take.
I think, Larry, that you're right with one exception. I think that the
flash have to be triggered by wired connection. So that it ensures that
flash fires exactly
as I moved
from *ist DS to K-7. I don't see any difference between the two.
It doesn't mean that they all focus perfectly. It's just that I am too
lazy (or as I think, - busy) to play with that. I actually suspect that
one of the lenses can benefit from the fine adjustment.
2. As for the batteries
I think that the vast majority of problems that I have with my flash have to do
with the physical connection between the camera and the flash.
If the camera bodies and flashes were both equipped with wifi it would open a
tremendous number of opportunities. Of course, the right way to do this
On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 10:22:35AM -0700, Larry Colen wrote:
If the camera bodies and flashes were both equipped with wifi it would open a
tremendous number of opportunities. Of course, the right way to do this
would be a communications standard so that things would work across brands.
On Sep 18, 2012, at 11:22 AM, John Francis wrote:
On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 10:22:35AM -0700, Larry Colen wrote:
If the camera bodies and flashes were both equipped with wifi it would open
a tremendous number of opportunities. Of course, the right way to do this
would be a communications
On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 04:39:41PM -0700, Larry Colen wrote:
On Sep 18, 2012, at 11:22 AM, John Francis wrote:
This strikes me as the sort of application that could use a standard
Bluetooth core - all the pairing issues are part of the package.
Yeah, but as long as you are adding a
On Sep 18, 2012, at 6:41 PM, John Francis wrote:
On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 04:39:41PM -0700, Larry Colen wrote:
On Sep 18, 2012, at 11:22 AM, John Francis wrote:
This strikes me as the sort of application that could use a standard
Bluetooth core - all the pairing issues are part of the
On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 06:46:47PM -0700, Larry Colen wrote:
I don't, off hand, see any advantage of bluetooth over 80211n.
To get my bluetooth headset and my android tablet talking over Bluetooth, I
push one button.
To connect something over a wireless network I generally have to be able
One advantage of not having moved on from the *ist-D is that I can use simple
old widely
available AA batteries in both camera and flash (AF330FTZ)!
Normally carrying two sets of spare recently-recharged batteries means I have
seldom run
out of juice.
There seem to be other advantages too
I am certain Auld Tymer Digital PDMLers would have had an over dose of
this topic which is on some (20) World Class Photo Forums like Pentax,
Photo Camel, DCRP, Shutter Talk, JJMehta etc.
95.70 % of the folks have said 3rd Party batteries are just as good,
as long as you buy them from good sources
From: Brian Walters
I'm sure this has been discussed before but my memory isn't what it
used to be
Is anyone using third party batteries in their K-7/K-5? The prices
are considerably* lower than the Pentax branded ones but I don't want
to blow up my new camera.
No experience with K-7/K
Another vote for 3rd party batteries. Knock wood, I've not noticed any
problems with the batteries I've bought on ebay.
On 2/06/2012 8:58 AM, Brian Walters wrote:
I'm sure this has been discussed before but my memory isn't what it
used to be
Is anyone using third party batteries
I guess the question to be asked here is 'has anyone had any problems with
Pentax batteries'?
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Subject: Re: Third Party Batteries
Another vote for 3rd party
You mean aside from the explosions and fire?
On 6/3/2012 2:20 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote:
I guess the question to be asked here is 'has anyone had any problems with
Pentax batteries'?
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To: Pentax-Discuss
No, No, I'm not talking Tesla. ;+}
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From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Third Party Batteries
You mean aside from the explosions and fire?
On 6/3/2012 2:20 PM, Kenneth
I have two 3rd party batteries for K10D. One was fine, the other was
like half the capacity. In order to have my gear work in a predictable
manner I chose not to deal with 3rd party batteries any more.
YMMVOC.
Boris
On 6/2/2012 01:58, Brian Walters wrote:
I'm sure this has been discussed
Drat. It has to be I *had* two 3rd party batteries for K10D...
On 6/2/2012 19:56, Boris Liberman wrote:
I have two 3rd party batteries for K10D. One was fine, the other was
like half the capacity. In order to have my gear work in a predictable
manner I chose not to deal with 3rd party batteries
seem to be
available anymore.
All other 3rd-party batteries that I've seen do not have this high
capacity. To be fair, - I haven't yet tried to measure/compare its true
capacity. I haven't had any problem over 1 year period since I bought
it. (I paid ~$17 for it.)
The battery that Buydig sells now
Igor, I am not talking about the declared power rating of the batteries.
I am talking about the actual experience in terms of my regular shooting
and the moment when I had to replace the battery. I never _measure_
these things. I just use my gear and (being immodest here) being pretty
it was
flopping -- into the k-7 did not produce the flops in that camera.
That's when the k-5 went in for service. Luckily, it was a quick trip
to Arizona back -- they knew exactly what the problem was, had seen
it before, I gather... Since then, I have used the same batteries in
the k-5 without issue
/shop/product.aspx?sku=ZELI90
http://www.amazon.com/Zeikos-ZE-LI90-Lithium-Battery-Replaces/dp/B002ZRPWPY/
It had been sold only by Buydig and Amazon, and doesn't seem to be
available anymore.
All other 3rd-party batteries that I've seen do not have this high
capacity. To be fair, - I haven't yet
I'm sure this has been discussed before but my memory isn't what it
used to be
Is anyone using third party batteries in their K-7/K-5? The prices
are considerably* lower than the Pentax branded ones but I don't want
to blow up my new camera.
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On Jun 1, 2012, at 3:58 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
I'm sure this has been discussed before but my memory isn't what it used to
be
Is anyone using third party batteries in their K-7/K-5? The prices are
considerably* lower than the Pentax branded ones but I don't want to blow up
my
Walters wrote:
I'm sure this has been discussed before but my memory isn't what it used to
be
Is anyone using third party batteries in their K-7/K-5? The prices are
considerably* lower than the Pentax branded ones but I don't want to blow up
my new camera.
I am, they seem to work as well
I have two third-party, and two pentax, batteries... they seem to work
the same.
Once upon a time, my k-5 had mirror-flop disorder... in which the
mirror would randomly and repeatedly actuate, rendering picture-taking
impossible. (It was almost like blowing up!) There is some
speculation
Happened to me as well. I charged both of my k-5 batteries -- grip and camera
-- last week. I usually charge just one, and then get the other next time. I
left each of them on the charger for a couple of hours after they were fully
charged. Right after charging the second battery, I tried
.
That's when the k-5 went in for service. Luckily, it was a quick trip
to Arizona back -- they knew exactly what the problem was, had seen
it before, I gather... Since then, I have used the same batteries in
the k-5 without issue. Also, I don't worry too much about leaving the
batteries
.
-p
On 6/1/2012 6:10 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Jun 1, 2012, at 3:58 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
I'm sure this has been discussed before but my memory isn't what it used
to be
Is anyone using third party batteries in their K-7/K-5? The prices are
considerably* lower than the Pentax
, at 3:58 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
I'm sure this has been discussed before but my memory isn't what it used
to be
Is anyone using third party batteries in their K-7/K-5? The prices are
considerably* lower than the Pentax branded ones but I don't want to blow
up my new camera.
I am
that was in the k-5 when it was
flopping -- into the k-7 did not produce the flops in that camera.
That's when the k-5 went in for service. Luckily, it was a quick trip
to Arizona back -- they knew exactly what the problem was, had seen
it before, I gather... Since then, I have used the same batteries
I can't say anything about third party batteries in the K5/7 but I've
been using a flashpoijnt battery in my K20D. It gives about 1/2 - 2/3
the number of shots as the OEM battery at about 1/4 the price. So it
makes economic sense.
On 6/1/2012 6:58 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
I'm sure this has
Hi.
I am lucky enough to have both K-7, K-5 and one battery grip. I have noticed
that when K-5 says the battery (six NiMH AA batteries) is empty and won't even
power on, my K-7 can still use these batteries for a long time before needing
charging.
After a fresh re-charge, I am probably able
that when K-5 says the battery (six NiMH AA batteries) is empty and won't
even power on, my K-7 can still use these batteries for a long time before
needing charging.
After a fresh re-charge, I am probably able to get 50 images out of them on
my K-5. I have tried old Eneloops, new Eneloops
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