K10D Battery
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Posted 24/01/2008 - 01:02
sorry but I got a minolta spec battery for $39.00 cdn at the same store where the sold pentax spec battery at $99.00 cdn.
the clerc tried to tell me that the camera would report the battery to pentax and void my warranty...so I cancelled a $800.00 order from Don's Photo in Winnipeg and ordered the stuff from Photo Central, in Winnipeg.
Can't stomach a liar.
the battery works fine with the new grip, and even the manfrotto light/boom stands I got from the honest sales clerc.
the only diferences are a few hundred milliseconds of batery life that aren't worth the cost diference.
yes i bought the battery, cause i'm not stupid, but everything else photocentral carried...
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
the clerc tried to tell me that the camera would report the battery to pentax and void my warranty...so I cancelled a $800.00 order from Don's Photo in Winnipeg and ordered the stuff from Photo Central, in Winnipeg.
Can't stomach a liar.
the battery works fine with the new grip, and even the manfrotto light/boom stands I got from the honest sales clerc.
the only diferences are a few hundred milliseconds of batery life that aren't worth the cost diference.
yes i bought the battery, cause i'm not stupid, but everything else photocentral carried...
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
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Posted 24/01/2008 - 04:04
Unlocker.
They are different batteries on the K20D.
RG.
They are different batteries on the K20D.
RG.
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Posted 24/01/2008 - 07:43
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Could you tell us what those different specs are please?
Could you tell us what those different specs are please?
1500 mAh and 1620 mAh
Best regards, John
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Posted 24/01/2008 - 10:40
johnriley wrote:
1500 mAh and 1620 mAh
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Could you tell us what those different specs are please?
Could you tell us what those different specs are please?
1500 mAh and 1620 mAh
My NP400 is 1750mAh!
Bodies: K5IIs, K7, MZ5n, LX, MV
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
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Posted 24/01/2008 - 17:00
Unlocker.
Please see the DP Review. http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012311pentaxk20d.asp
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13. Powerful rechargeable batteries
The K20D features new, large capacity lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, which can capture approximately 740 images***, approximately 50% more compared with conventional one, when fully recharged. Drastic improvement of battery capacity is realized with through energy saving design.
RG.
Please see the DP Review. http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012311pentaxk20d.asp
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13. Powerful rechargeable batteries
The K20D features new, large capacity lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, which can capture approximately 740 images***, approximately 50% more compared with conventional one, when fully recharged. Drastic improvement of battery capacity is realized with through energy saving design.
RG.
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Posted 24/01/2008 - 17:06
hotshots4u2c ....it also says after the *** that it is a dl150...same as the k10.
the switch from ccd to cmos could gain an easy 50-70% increase in battery life. Also upping the milliamp-hours abit, (just like aa cells), the batery gets a little heavier, and longer charge rating, but is the same size and voltage.
same battery grip as k10 also.
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
the switch from ccd to cmos could gain an easy 50-70% increase in battery life. Also upping the milliamp-hours abit, (just like aa cells), the batery gets a little heavier, and longer charge rating, but is the same size and voltage.
same battery grip as k10 also.
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
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Posted 25/01/2008 - 11:42
hotshots4u2c wrote:
Unlocker.
Please see the DP Review. http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012311pentaxk20d.asp
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13. Powerful rechargeable batteries
The K20D features new, large capacity lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, which can capture approximately 740 images***, approximately 50% more compared with conventional one, when fully recharged. Drastic improvement of battery capacity is realized with through energy saving designs.
RG.
Unlocker.
Please see the DP Review. http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012311pentaxk20d.asp
Quote :
13. Powerful rechargeable batteries
The K20D features new, large capacity lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, which can capture approximately 740 images***, approximately 50% more compared with conventional one, when fully recharged. Drastic improvement of battery capacity is realized with through energy saving designs.
RG.
Direct from the official spec sheet:-
KIT INCLUSIONS
K20D body, USB Cable I-USB17, Video Cable I-VC28, Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI50, Battery Charge Cradle D-BC50, AC Plug Cord, Strap O-ST53, Hotshoe Cover FK, Eyecup FP, Body Mount Cover, Finder Cap for ME, Focusing Screen LF-80 Frame Matte, Bottom Cap K10D, Software CD-ROM S-SW74/75
POWER SUPPLY
Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI50, BG2 Battery Grip (optional) for second D-LI50 battery
Recordable images: Approx 740 (approx 530 with 50% flash)
Playback time: Approx 330 min
AC adapter available: YES (optional)
The battery is listed as the same. It does not mention any new model.
hotshots4u2c wrote:
Drastic improvement of battery capacity is realized with through energy saving design.
Drastic improvement of battery capacity is realized with through energy saving design.
This could also be down to better battery calibration software in the camera (such as is in mobile phones), as well as other 'energy saving design'
The original point was, you can use the batteries you have from your K10D, as they are the same design.
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Posted 25/01/2008 - 12:30
Note: the K20D uses the same grip and battery as the K10D.
It takes far less power because the K20D uses a CMOS sensor, and the K10D uses a CCD sensor
Matt
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It takes far less power because the K20D uses a CMOS sensor, and the K10D uses a CCD sensor
Matt
http://www.mattmatic.co.uk
(For gallery, tips and links)
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Posted 26/01/2008 - 22:37
Park Cameras list the DL150 for use in both the K10D and the K20D (at the huge saving of £0.99).
www.parkcameras.com/ProductDetails/mcs/productID/8666/groupID/8/categoryID/94/v/...
Hyram
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T
www.parkcameras.com/ProductDetails/mcs/productID/8666/groupID/8/categoryID/94/v/...
Hyram
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T
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Hyram
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Found this link for the KM NP 400 battery we have been discussing.
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_3&products_id=992...
Anyway I have now ordered at a amazing price of £4.99 + postage.
I bought two from 7 Day Shop last year.
Absolutely fine and a truly amazing price.
Hyram
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T