3rd party batteries
Posted 13/03/2014 - 20:48
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The link to a set of 'pseudo scientific' tests of batteries is here:
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/37224059
Their relevance to real world use and discharge characteristics is moot.
Of course you know that if everyone buys cheap, no name 3rd party batteries and not the Pentax own brand, that will decrease the amount of money Pentax has spare for it's R&D budget and defer the day that Pentax's FF model appears.
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/37224059
Their relevance to real world use and discharge characteristics is moot.
Of course you know that if everyone buys cheap, no name 3rd party batteries and not the Pentax own brand, that will decrease the amount of money Pentax has spare for it's R&D budget and defer the day that Pentax's FF model appears.
Peter
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Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
Posted 13/03/2014 - 21:07
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I haven't had any issues with 3rd party or pentax batteries that caused problems where I was unable to get a shot.
With my k-r it was an additional 2 3rd party batteries, no problems, charged them after being away and they were ready to go, can't remember brand, CE marked and rated higher than original so was happy at about £12 the pair.
Me k3 I have so far only bought one additional energiser this time (2yr warranty), rated lower than the OEM, but to be fair it went in the camera and lasted on a 3 hour walk followed by 2 hours macro work (alot of shots) and still had 2 bars showing when I left the house for this work trip, so far very happy with it, I deliberately left it in the camera for this trip to see what it is like when I get back in 4 weeks.
With my k-r it was an additional 2 3rd party batteries, no problems, charged them after being away and they were ready to go, can't remember brand, CE marked and rated higher than original so was happy at about £12 the pair.
Me k3 I have so far only bought one additional energiser this time (2yr warranty), rated lower than the OEM, but to be fair it went in the camera and lasted on a 3 hour walk followed by 2 hours macro work (alot of shots) and still had 2 bars showing when I left the house for this work trip, so far very happy with it, I deliberately left it in the camera for this trip to see what it is like when I get back in 4 weeks.
Pint o' rough & a game o' darts anyone
Posted 13/03/2014 - 22:32
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Smeggypants wrote:
Do you know who manufactures the Pemtax batteries?[/quote]sorry, I have absolutely no idea who manufactures Pemtax batteries, do tell.
gartmore wrote:
Sound similar to me saying, funny how the people most anti 3rd party batteries are the ones with least experience of using them.
People use phrases like 'off eBay' and often don't specify the manufacturer, perhaps because they have no idea who the manufacturer is. I'm personally unkeen on third party batteries preceisely because of my experience of using them as outlined earlier.dougf8 wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="gartmore"]What bothers me in these threads is the apparent assumption that all 3rd party batteries are somehow equal.
Where's that come from?[quote:3496ace15f="gartmore"]What bothers me in these threads is the apparent assumption that all 3rd party batteries are somehow equal.
Sound similar to me saying, funny how the people most anti 3rd party batteries are the ones with least experience of using them.
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 13/03/2014 - 22:36
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gartmore wrote:
Do you know who manufactures the Pemtax batteries?[/quote]sorry, I have absolutely no idea who manufactures Pemtax batteries, do tell. [/quote]Exactly
Smeggypants wrote:
Sound similar to me saying, funny how the people most anti 3rd party batteries are the ones with least experience of using them.
People use phrases like 'off eBay' and often don't specify the manufacturer, perhaps because they have no idea who the manufacturer is. I'm personally unkeen on third party batteries preceisely because of my experience of using them as outlined earlier.gartmore wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="dougf8"][quote:3496ace15f="gartmore"]What bothers me in these threads is the apparent assumption that all 3rd party batteries are somehow equal.
Where's that come from?[quote:3496ace15f="dougf8"][quote:3496ace15f="gartmore"]What bothers me in these threads is the apparent assumption that all 3rd party batteries are somehow equal.
Sound similar to me saying, funny how the people most anti 3rd party batteries are the ones with least experience of using them.
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Posted 13/03/2014 - 22:54
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You did write 'Pemtax'?
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 13/03/2014 - 23:25
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Page 5 and the batteries are still going strong. (I bet it's an Energizer)!
Best regards
Best regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 14/03/2014 - 12:50
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tyronet2000 wrote:
Duracell, they go on and on and on and on ad infinitum
Surely Duracell are re-branded Energizers made by a third party?Duracell, they go on and on and on and on ad infinitum
Best regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 14/03/2014 - 15:02
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I've just sent off for some Sanyo Envelopes
Made by Wiggins Teape I think!
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Made by Wiggins Teape I think!
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Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 14/03/2014 - 15:41
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Haven't read all this, but Eneloops! ace.. get the coloured ones. Different colours to keep track
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funny how the people most anti 3rd party batteries are the ones with least experience of using them.
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