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Comment by K10D posted on DA 20-40mm Ltd - anyone had a go yet? at 26/02/2014 - 02:01
Hello and welcome to the forum.
I suppose I'm also lucky to live in rural Perthshire.
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I suppose I'm also lucky to live in rural Perthshire.
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Comment by K10D posted on Pentax addict at 26/02/2014 - 01:51
Comment by K10D posted on Battery testers at 26/02/2014 - 01:47
michaelblue wrote:
A friend of mine has a nikon d5100 with a 55-200mm lens and I tried it to compare to my Kx and pentax 50-200mm ......slow and sluggish! To be honest I was disappointed with the camera and lens. I was glad to hand it back!
The grass is not always greener it seems.......
Your correct. The D5100 is not as good as the Kx. A friend of mine has a nikon d5100 with a 55-200mm lens and I tried it to compare to my Kx and pentax 50-200mm ......slow and sluggish! To be honest I was disappointed with the camera and lens. I was glad to hand it back!
The grass is not always greener it seems.......
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Comment by K10D posted on Focus tracking K7 and K5ii at 25/02/2014 - 23:16
I may have not put it clearly; the post was to show how I discharge single cells, not to bring up chargers.
Who would charge multiple cells in parallel? Indeed where did I say multiples in parallel?
The link was for a 4 cell holder (series) that uses a PP3 style connector.
As ever, always an interesting subject.
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Who would charge multiple cells in parallel? Indeed where did I say multiples in parallel?
The link was for a 4 cell holder (series) that uses a PP3 style connector.
As ever, always an interesting subject.
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Comment by K10D posted on Battery testers at 24/02/2014 - 23:20
redbusa99 wrote:
with regards the WR/dust ingress situation why can't they be labeled with an IP rating , at least we could all check the level of protection to a given scale.
That would mean testing and certification at an accredited independent testing facility. An expensive exercise indeed. You could approach such an establishment and get a quote for testing but be warned, they will test to failure to determine the highest protection levels.with regards the WR/dust ingress situation why can't they be labeled with an IP rating , at least we could all check the level of protection to a given scale.
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Comment by K10D posted on Two more front ends at 24/02/2014 - 13:33
gwing wrote:
I wouldn't even consider using something like this just for charging some eneloopp AA cells as it isn't going to be as convenient and also won't be able to optimise charge for each battery like any reasonable quality dedicated charger with independent circuits for each battery can do but ...
Thanks for the links. The charger looks nice and is certainly cheap enough. I was looking for something like that to handle a bunch of different size Lithium cells I use in flashlights.
Assumptions are at best, a guess?I wouldn't even consider using something like this just for charging some eneloopp AA cells as it isn't going to be as convenient and also won't be able to optimise charge for each battery like any reasonable quality dedicated charger with independent circuits for each battery can do but ...
Thanks for the links. The charger looks nice and is certainly cheap enough. I was looking for something like that to handle a bunch of different size Lithium cells I use in flashlights.
I use the charger to charge my Pentax and Nikon batteries, the Lipo's in my R/C electric heli and aircraft. The Lipo in my Makita and the Lipo in my Maglite. It does actually charge single cells as well if thats your preferred method of charge.
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Comment by K10D posted on Battery testers at 24/02/2014 - 13:28
I use this simple system for AA pen cells;
Once every two months, I discharge each cell using this circuit which is automatic and very easy to make.
I use an RC type microprocessor controlled charger link that is compatible with all types of cells. Using this link to recharge the four cells because it only has one end leg to leg connector rather than the square version with more cell to cell connections (so less voltage drop).
Charge current is programmable so can be set to suit you. Although some kit can discharge a pack of AA's, I prefer to use the above circuit and have done so for over ten years.
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Once every two months, I discharge each cell using this circuit which is automatic and very easy to make.
I use an RC type microprocessor controlled charger link that is compatible with all types of cells. Using this link to recharge the four cells because it only has one end leg to leg connector rather than the square version with more cell to cell connections (so less voltage drop).
Charge current is programmable so can be set to suit you. Although some kit can discharge a pack of AA's, I prefer to use the above circuit and have done so for over ten years.
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Comment by K10D posted on Battery testers at 24/02/2014 - 09:23
25p! Yes, you guessed it, it's a typo.
Just as a heads up. Cheapest pint around here can be had for $7 during happy hours in TAB bars (betting section). Pints in Perth are $10 to $19. Exchange rate is around .543 at the moment so the $ is down. It was much higher some months back and was even $1.08 US dollars!
As camera prices are stable here, it's cheaper than B&H and Adorama etc. In some cases cheaper than DWI and eGloble.
Now off to Leedervale Camera Swap meet.
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Just as a heads up. Cheapest pint around here can be had for $7 during happy hours in TAB bars (betting section). Pints in Perth are $10 to $19. Exchange rate is around .543 at the moment so the $ is down. It was much higher some months back and was even $1.08 US dollars!
As camera prices are stable here, it's cheaper than B&H and Adorama etc. In some cases cheaper than DWI and eGloble.
Now off to Leedervale Camera Swap meet.
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Comment by K10D posted on YES!!! 30MM!!! at 22/02/2014 - 23:06
All Apple hardware is cheaper here as well Kris.
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Comment by K10D posted on YES!!! 30MM!!! at 22/02/2014 - 10:33
I can't afford £850 for this, so it makes it academic at the moment.
...what free Global market??
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