poor battery life
Posted 14/01/2013 - 13:33
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Sanya Eneloop are great for this camera or flash
link below...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1x8-Sanyo-Eneloop-Mignon-2000/dp/B00406W0RQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1358170281&sr=8-3
link below...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/1x8-Sanyo-Eneloop-Mignon-2000/dp/B00406W0RQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1358170281&sr=8-3
k-5, K-5ii,60-250 f4, 50 f1.4 af,17-70 f4, 100mm macro wr,siggy 10-20 siggy 100-300f4
Posted 14/01/2013 - 13:46
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Were you using the Duracells in cold weather? This may account for poor performance. As OBIONE says though, get yourself a set of Eneloops.
Posted 14/01/2013 - 13:52
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Normal Alkalines are rated for about 80 shots in my K200D. Alkaline batteries are not ideal for DSLRs as the voltage quickly drops below what is necessary to run the camera.
Eneloops or other low-discharge rechargeable batteries are the cheapest option. If you want to use non-rechargeable batteries then they should be lithiums, which will last for a very, very long time (rated for around 1100 shots on my K200D, I think).
Eneloops or other low-discharge rechargeable batteries are the cheapest option. If you want to use non-rechargeable batteries then they should be lithiums, which will last for a very, very long time (rated for around 1100 shots on my K200D, I think).
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Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Posted 14/01/2013 - 14:46
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yes steven, it is pretty cold.
ok cheers folks. will order some eneloops and charger now.
ok cheers folks. will order some eneloops and charger now.
Posted 14/01/2013 - 15:06
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Jonathan-Mac wrote:
If you want to use non-rechargeable batteries then they should be lithiums, which will last for a very, very long time
And will perform better than alkaline at low temperatures.
If you want to use non-rechargeable batteries then they should be lithiums, which will last for a very, very long time
Posted 14/01/2013 - 15:33
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I used Energiser Lithiums in my K-x - and they lasted and lasted and lasted. Big advantage is they can be purchased virtually everywhere
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 14/01/2013 - 15:45
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Something else I just discovered is that they are only two-thirds of the weight of alkalines.
Posted 14/01/2013 - 17:29
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Yeah I have a K100D , I use eneloops most of the time , and I have a set of Energiser lithiums as back up when out and about. I've had them for two or three years and when I put them in the camera they still say full charge.. jeff...
Posted 14/01/2013 - 20:47
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Lithiums are incredible. If they weren't so expensive I'd use them all the time.
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
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is this normal?
i'm going to pick up some rechargables i just haven't had a chance yet. is there any particular ones which will give me decent battery life?
i've used 7dayshop 2900mh ones before and they seem quite decent, has anyone used them in their camera?
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