p30 batteries

Hi, i've just ordered a p30 from e-bay and i'm still waiting for it to arrive, i've heard these cameras really eat up the battery power and i would like to know what type of batteries the camera takes. can anyone help me?

Cheers

Robert

Hi,
They take 2 LR44 or SR44. The best place to get then is 7dayshop at http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=777_5_507. If you want to download a copy of the manual, you can get one at www.pentax-manuals.com

Regards
Kim

I got 4 lr44's from the local pound shop for you've guessed it a pound!

Hi John,
The SR44s are better as they are silver oxide, last longer and hold the voltage better. 7dayshop are charging £1.55 fo 5 which is very good. I got 40 button cells including 8 LR44 for 99p in a local discount shop. Guess how long they lasted?

Kim

I change the batteries in my P30T once per year and have never had a set fail. They would probably last much lomger than that, depending upon useage. (I use silver oxide SG13 cells)

Thanks to everyone who got back, especially kim about the manual website(the camera came without one!) just started college and you are a life saver.

cheers again everyone

Robert