Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Shel Belinkoff
It seems that my shooting scenario may benefit from the use of rechargeable batteries at times. Although this has been discussed here before, I've not paid a lot of attention as the use of disposable AA bats were satisfactory for the then current situation. So, what's the opinion/consensus of

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I've been using a set of Power2000 2400mah AA rechargeable NiMH batteries since I bought the DS in January 2005. They come packaged from BH with a matching fast charger (with both AC and 12V power adapters) for about $30. Reliability has been very high, to the point that I added a second

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Mat Maessen
On 10/5/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems that my shooting scenario may benefit from the use of rechargeable batteries at times. Although this has been discussed here before, I've not paid a lot of attention as the use of disposable AA bats were satisfactory for the then

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread John Celio
It seems that my shooting scenario may benefit from the use of rechargeable batteries at times. Although this has been discussed here before, I've not paid a lot of attention as the use of disposable AA bats were satisfactory for the then current situation. So, what's the

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Alan Chan
It seems that my shooting scenario may benefit from the use of rechargeable batteries at times. Although this has been discussed here before, I've not paid a lot of attention as the use of disposable AA bats were satisfactory for the then current situation. So, what's the opinion/consensus

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Brian Dunn
We've tried some NiMH with the DS, but found that they can cause sporatic momentary hesitation under heavy use such as full speed continuous shooting with autofocus engaged on a big lens. They recover almost immediately though, and are also used in our flash units, changed out several times

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks Alan ... is there much difference between a 2400 and a 2500 battery? Shel [Original Message] From: Alan Chan I have been using RCR-V3, Energizer 2500 Sanyo Eneloop NiMH. I prefer RCR-V3 for the extra punch on AF performance, not a lot, but every bit helps for an already deficient

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks Brian ... your scenario is not at all an issue for me. Shel [Original Message] From: Brian Dunn We've tried some NiMH with the DS, but found that they can cause sporatic momentary hesitation under heavy use such as full speed continuous shooting with autofocus engaged on a big

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Ahhh so 2400 whatevers (amps, volts, erggs) is the power needed. Good to know. Thanks! Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I've been using a set of Power2000 2400mah AA rechargeable NiMH batteries since I bought the DS in January 2005. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks ... I'll be going past a Target later today and tomorrow. Maybe I'll drop in and see what they've got. Shel [Original Message] From: Mat Maessen I picked up two sets of the Energizer 2500maH rechargeables at my local Target after I bought my DS2. I think I paid $20 for the set

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Alan Chan
Thanks Alan ... is there much difference between a 2400 and a 2500 battery? Shel I only have 2100 2500. The latter seems to last much longer. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
mah == milliamp-hours, a measure of battery energy capacity. ;-) Godfrey On Oct 5, 2006, at 10:42 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Ahhh so 2400 whatevers (amps, volts, erggs) is the power needed. Good to know. Thanks! I've been using a set of Power2000 2400mah AA rechargeable NiMH

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Kenneth Waller
. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS It seems that my shooting scenario may benefit from the use of rechargeable batteries at times. Although this has been discussed here before, I've not paid a lot

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Super! Thanks! Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi mah == milliamp-hours, a measure of battery energy capacity. ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread P. J. Alling
Theoretically 100 mAh. Shel Belinkoff wrote: Thanks Alan ... is there much difference between a 2400 and a 2500 battery? Shel [Original Message] From: Alan Chan I have been using RCR-V3, Energizer 2500 Sanyo Eneloop NiMH. I prefer RCR-V3 for the extra punch on AF performance,

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Alan Chan
In case you might look for cheap RCR-V3, the ebay seller from Taiwan willbattery is selling the same RCR-V3 charger I am using. He is willing to accept Paypal and shipping to Canada/US is reasonable. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks, but I'll probably buy locally, or, failing to find what I want around town, through a US mail order source like Thomas or Newegg.com, places that I've done business with before. Shel [Original Message] From: Alan Chan In case you might look for cheap RCR-V3, the ebay seller from