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Comment by K10D posted on ... another "newbie"... at 08/01/2010 - 08:31
Bob and his Pentax wrote:
Originaly I bought a spare (pentax) battery with camera and grip, set up to use grip first. When grip battery ran out put it straight on charge.
Now after market equivalent batteries are availlable 2000mAh costing about £9.00 each. (Pentax original is 1850mAh) so I bought 4 at £8.99 each when a grip battery runs out I change it and charge ASAP so I've always got several charged spares to hand.
Its rare that I can get through a battery in less than 6.5hours (the stated max charge time for standard battery) so I don't ever see myself using batteries faster than I can charge them.
With a slow charger the secret is to buy a few spares and charge when they run out not just before you think you need them.
Personaly I would rather have multipul charged spare batteries aqinst a fast charger as how ever fast your charger goes if you are away from a power supply you won't be able to charge your only batteries
I went down the multiple battery path with the K10D as it uses the same battery as my 7D Maxum. I very rarely use mains to charge batteries. Originaly I bought a spare (pentax) battery with camera and grip, set up to use grip first. When grip battery ran out put it straight on charge.
Now after market equivalent batteries are availlable 2000mAh costing about £9.00 each. (Pentax original is 1850mAh) so I bought 4 at £8.99 each when a grip battery runs out I change it and charge ASAP so I've always got several charged spares to hand.
Its rare that I can get through a battery in less than 6.5hours (the stated max charge time for standard battery) so I don't ever see myself using batteries faster than I can charge them.
With a slow charger the secret is to buy a few spares and charge when they run out not just before you think you need them.
Personaly I would rather have multipul charged spare batteries aqinst a fast charger as how ever fast your charger goes if you are away from a power supply you won't be able to charge your only batteries
As cheap as the 3rd party batteries for the K7 are (I have two original and one 3rd party, I still rely on 12v (11 to 15v) charging as weekends away and travelling require flexibility.
The chargers I use (link given above)also have voltage boost facility, so charging a battery higher than 12v is not an issue. The K10D/7D Maxum batteries are charged via two Power 2000 units. They are mains/12v and charge in 70 minutes from flat (after I upped the charge rate).
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Comment by K10D posted on First job of the year at 07/01/2010 - 19:04
There are third party units offering 600mA and one with 1A charge rates. I will modify mine to take a DC lack so that my programmable Lipo charger will connect to the battery.
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Comment by K10D posted on First job of the year at 07/01/2010 - 18:20
Mike-P wrote:
Why do you think I bought the Bigma?
That's the lens that changes length dependant upon intended use, yes?Why do you think I bought the Bigma?
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Comment by K10D posted on DA* 60-250 tripod ring locking screw brassing at 07/01/2010 - 18:13
Greytop wrote:
As soon as Mike mentioned condoms I knew this thread was on a downward spiral
Why down?As soon as Mike mentioned condoms I knew this thread was on a downward spiral
Comment by K10D posted on DA* 60-250 tripod ring locking screw brassing at 07/01/2010 - 16:56
To improve on the K7 battery charger. Life is too short waiting for this excuse of a charger to charge a battery. Add a grip and you need two chargers or pre-plan your charging to overnight, per battery!
Good job I can use the istD, K10 or the "other" brand cameras while the K7 kit charger trundles along.
Mine is coming apart before the weekend to monitor the actual charge rate. It states 400mA. All lithium batteries we use can be safely charged at 1C so should be ready in one hour.
OK, time to put the kettle on, cook the dinner, clear the drive, wash up after dinner and sit down with a coffee plus any other tasks that may take several hours......
Good job I can use the istD, K10 or the "other" brand cameras while the K7 kit charger trundles along.
Mine is coming apart before the weekend to monitor the actual charge rate. It states 400mA. All lithium batteries we use can be safely charged at 1C so should be ready in one hour.
OK, time to put the kettle on, cook the dinner, clear the drive, wash up after dinner and sit down with a coffee plus any other tasks that may take several hours......
Comment by K10D posted on First job of the year at 07/01/2010 - 16:54
All three are good captures. I see No 1 in Sepia to add a little time?
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Comment by K10D posted on Windermere on Monday at 07/01/2010 - 16:46
Just had a wander round the garden and could only come up with a drip!
Sigma 70-200 + Pentax ext tube C.
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Sigma 70-200 + Pentax ext tube C.
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Comment by K10D posted on Bit of a drip at 07/01/2010 - 14:14
The world is full of good idea's and perceptions. Same chap probably went on to develop the dissolve feature on slide projectors......
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Comment by K10D posted on No question is ever too stupid ?? at 07/01/2010 - 10:56
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