Batteries for K3/K5 etc - just asking for pointers to some of the recent threads on these
Posted 21/07/2016 - 16:25
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John
Thanks - that's the one I was looking for!
Edit - just ordered a pair of the DSTE ones
Thanks - that's the one I was looking for!
Edit - just ordered a pair of the DSTE ones
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS (having now relegated the K-30 /"K-50" to a backup body), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!)
Posted 22/07/2016 - 05:48
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I got a couple of the third party ones and now that they've had a bit of use, the difference in how long they last (compared to the Pentax one) is much greater. One of the two barely holds a charge despite having hardly been used. The other manages a day of shooting when on holiday. The original Pentax battery is much better.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Posted 22/07/2016 - 06:59
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Generally I can't tell the difference between cheapo no-name batteries and the originals but I bought a back up for my wife's Canon and it's useless, running out after just a few shots. My K10 and K5 batteries are much better: I never know which I'm using. My Canon Eos M, (notoriously power-hungry) has a similarly good cheap battery.
I'm amazed by how long the Pentax DSLRs batteries last. One clear DSLR advantage over mirrorless.
I'm amazed by how long the Pentax DSLRs batteries last. One clear DSLR advantage over mirrorless.
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050 http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 22/07/2016 - 09:29
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I've about 6 cheapo's and 3 Pentax Originals and some must be 4 or 5 years old and I cant tell the difference between the branded and non branded ones in terms of how long the last, their equally as good.
Chris
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" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 22/07/2016 - 09:30
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Chrism8 wrote:
I've about 6 cheapo's and 3 Pentax Originals and some must be 4 or 5 years old and I cant tell the difference between the branded and non branded ones in terms of how long the last, their equally as good.
I've about 6 cheapo's and 3 Pentax Originals and some must be 4 or 5 years old and I cant tell the difference between the branded and non branded ones in terms of how long the last, their equally as good.
K-1Gripped K-1 ungripped K-5ii K7 Various lenses
Stuart..
Stuart..
Posted 22/07/2016 - 09:32
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Got to agree with the above statement.... Also had mine 4+ years now and use them on a very regular basis...
K-1Gripped K-1 ungripped K-5ii K7 Various lenses
Stuart..
Stuart..
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As above, as I want to see what was discussed a few weeks ago - but without starting a new Topic on this subject all over again!
Thanks in advance.
John
PS: did try searching the forum, but with little success in finding the recent threads!