Re: K10D battery pack and charger
Looks like we maybe able to use 3 kinds of battery. Though why does the grips pack have an SD card in it? Just for storage? Dave On 9/13/06, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20005793 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: K10D battery pack and charger
Yes, storage. You can also store a remote control in there too. Must be quite large to pack all of that in...! Rob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Savage Sent: 13 September 2006 16:17 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D battery pack and charger Looks like we maybe able to use 3 kinds of battery. Though why does the grips pack have an SD card in it? Just for storage? Dave On 9/13/06, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20005793 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D battery pack and charger
On 14/09/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like we maybe able to use 3 kinds of battery. I hope so, given this curious extract from the Pentax jp DSLR web site: Most digital SLRs of today use exclusive, rechargeable batteries. PENTAX, however, strongly believes in AA-size battery compatibility for two important reasons: Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, which are not only widely available in the market, but also assure stable performance and an extended operation time, can be used; and compatible AA-size batteries are easy to find almost anywhere in the world for a replacement in the event of battery exhaustion. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D battery pack and charger
Digital Image Studio wrote: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20005793 Interesting. The battery looks identical to the Nikon EN-EL3. Note the grip insert appears to hold an SD card. Dual cards? Or just a holder for a spare? -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D battery pack and charger
Yes, according to at least one person who has seen and used the grip. Shel [Original Message] From: David Savage Though why does the grips pack have an SD card in it? Just for storage? http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20005793 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D battery pack and charger
I don't think I'd use it to store an SD card, it seems somewhat inconvenient. But as storage for my 'always thinking I lost it' IR remote, it would be great. :-) Still not sure that I'll buy the battery grip though. I had one for the Canon 10D and almost never used it unless I was fitting the monstrous EF24-70/2.8L lens on it ... that lens completely over- balanced the already huge and heavy body. Godfrey On Sep 13, 2006, at 8:26 AM, Rob Brigham wrote: Yes, storage. You can also store a remote control in there too. Must be quite large to pack all of that in...! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D battery pack and charger
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I don't think I'd use it to store an SD card, it seems somewhat inconvenient. But as storage for my 'always thinking I lost it' IR remote, it would be great. :-) Still not sure that I'll buy the battery grip though. I had one for the Canon 10D and almost never used it unless I was fitting the monstrous EF24-70/2.8L lens on it ... that lens completely over- balanced the already huge and heavy body. Godfrey Hmm, I've never thought of the 10D, which is on the smaller side of average for a midrange body, as an 'already huge and heavy body'. I'll freely admit though that Canon's add-on grips are massive, at least the digital ones (the Elan 7N's grip is tiny and svelte, ironic in that it's essentially the same body as the 10D). -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D battery pack and charger
I used Bruce's D for a day, and while I'd probably not use the K10D with a grip, I may. The grip was really helpful shooting verticals. For someone who is shooting a lot in portrait mode, I'd suggest at least giving the grip a try. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Still not sure that I'll buy the battery grip though. I had one for the Canon 10D and almost never used it unless I was fitting the monstrous EF24-70/2.8L lens on it ... that lens completely over- balanced the already huge and heavy body. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D battery pack and charger
I am disappointed that the power source has to be a rechargeable lithium battery and not AA's like the other models. Am disappointed, too, that CF cards can't be used along side SD cards like one Canon DSLR model. I'll have to decide whether I want to move up or just use my *ist D until it goes bust. Jim A. \http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20005793 -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D battery pack and charger
Jim A wrote: I am disappointed that the power source has to be a rechargeable lithium battery and not AA's like the other models. That's quite a surprise. I still have to decide whether it is a good or bad one. If it can improve AF performance, it's a good move. Am disappointed, too, that CF cards can't be used along side SD cards like one Canon DSLR model. I'll have to decide whether I want to move up or just use my *ist D until it goes bust. Above feature was known since PMA, which happened last February. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D battery pack and charger
I feel for you and I too am bothered by the idea of a dedicated rechargable battery. The only upside is that the bats are supposed to be long lasting (500 shots w/50% flash use) and, if they are priced well, you can always have more on-hand for backup. For an old film/video guy like me though, this is rote behavior. -Brendan --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am disappointed that the power source has to be a rechargeable lithium battery and not AA's like the other models. Am disappointed, too, that CF cards can't be used along side SD cards like one Canon DSLR model. I'll have to decide whether I want to move up or just use my *ist D until it goes bust. Jim A. \http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20005793 -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
