Pentax K-r battery
Posted 01/10/2011 - 13:33
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Hi,
this is a frequently asked question if ever there was one.
I got a higher than standard capacity HAHNEL for twenty quid from SRS with my KR in April. Works perfectly alongside the dearer Pentax branded one.
this is a frequently asked question if ever there was one.
I got a higher than standard capacity HAHNEL for twenty quid from SRS with my KR in April. Works perfectly alongside the dearer Pentax branded one.
Posted 01/10/2011 - 13:35
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Hahnel ones from SRS Microsystems are probably the best 3rd party batteries. They have the closest capacity to what is specified where as cheapy ebay ones tend to hold less than 70% of the stated capacity.
I used Hahnel batteries in my K10D and never had a problem.
I used Hahnel batteries in my K10D and never had a problem.
Posted 01/10/2011 - 13:39
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Has Bill says a 'frequently' asked question. It is down in the main to 'personal opinion. Some believe that you can only use a Pentax branded. Others , (like me), believe that in reality there is possibly 'only one or two makers'
I have bought non branded for my K10's and the K7's and to date they have performed equally as well as the branded version. I have just bought s from ebay at a fiver each and dont expect any issues.
Hanel are certainly a good choice.
Paul
I have bought non branded for my K10's and the K7's and to date they have performed equally as well as the branded version. I have just bought s from ebay at a fiver each and dont expect any issues.
Hanel are certainly a good choice.
Paul
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Posted 01/10/2011 - 13:40
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The Hahnel for the Pentax KR is rated at 7.4 volts 1120mA per hour and 8.3Watts per hour.
The Pentax kit one is a 7.4Volt, 1050 mA hour, 7.8 Wattts per hour labelled item.
Many on line are lower spec assuming they actually tell you.
The Pentax kit one is a 7.4Volt, 1050 mA hour, 7.8 Wattts per hour labelled item.
Many on line are lower spec assuming they actually tell you.
Posted 01/10/2011 - 14:08
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As a secondary battery for my KR i have been using a Alphapower battery £8-99 thro Amazon.. same specs as Pendax ..no problems...
Posted 01/10/2011 - 15:34
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I have a couple of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004GV34FC/ref=oss_product
So far they have been excellent and last longer than the Pentax one.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004GV34FC/ref=oss_product
So far they have been excellent and last longer than the Pentax one.
Posted 01/10/2011 - 15:57
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Sorry Milamber that's the same as your link! Great minds...
Posted 01/10/2011 - 17:15
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grandadchris6 wrote:
As a secondary battery for my KR i have been using a Alphapower battery £8-99 thro Amazon.. same specs as Pendax ..no problems...
It's seems i ca'nt spell..
As a secondary battery for my KR i have been using a Alphapower battery £8-99 thro Amazon.. same specs as Pendax ..no problems...
Posted 02/10/2011 - 10:15
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Buy an AA adapter. AA rechargeables last 8.9% longer than the D-LI109.
Andrew
KR, Pentax 55-300 DAL, Pentax DA 17-55, Pentax 35-80, Generic grip, Generic remote, Nissin Flash. HISTORY - MZ 50, MZ 60, *istDS, KM, K20D, Nikon F60, Nikon F90. Large assortment of Point and shoot film and Digital, Sigma 70-300 APO DG, Samyang 500mm mirror lens, Sigma lenses of all assortments. K20D now sold. Sad to see it go, but makes room for an eventual upgrade to the K5 or the K4?
KR, Pentax 55-300 DAL, Pentax DA 17-55, Pentax 35-80, Generic grip, Generic remote, Nissin Flash. HISTORY - MZ 50, MZ 60, *istDS, KM, K20D, Nikon F60, Nikon F90. Large assortment of Point and shoot film and Digital, Sigma 70-300 APO DG, Samyang 500mm mirror lens, Sigma lenses of all assortments. K20D now sold. Sad to see it go, but makes room for an eventual upgrade to the K5 or the K4?
Posted 02/10/2011 - 11:22
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I use a Blumax Battery from batterylogic.co.uk.
It has more power than the Pentax, and lasts longer than the original battery. The price is £10.74 including postage.
I do believe that these are also available from Amazon.
However, for even better performance, I recommend the new 2500 Sanyo Eneloops.They are brilliant!
Pentax Kr,MX,SuperA,MZ5N,360FGZ Flash. Many lenses
It has more power than the Pentax, and lasts longer than the original battery. The price is £10.74 including postage.
I do believe that these are also available from Amazon.
However, for even better performance, I recommend the new 2500 Sanyo Eneloops.They are brilliant!
Pentax Kr,MX,SuperA,MZ5N,360FGZ Flash. Many lenses
Posted 07/10/2011 - 16:24
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Ordered a Blumax from Battery logic at 17.40 yesterday evening and it arrived in this morning's post. Fantastic service.
Dave
Dave
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