Re: *ist D and Power sources

[Dr. Shaun Canning]

Well, it looks like my solution might be to buy some better batteries 
and a better quality charger. A Quantum rig would cost about $1300 
apparently. There are other solutions that are being nutted out, but 
none of them are as cheap as more batteries and a better charger.....

Cheers
Shaun
Tanya Mayer Photography wrote:
Shaun, if anyone *has* come up with such a solution - I WANT IT!  Try using
the *istD with the Hitachi microdrive, no battery  grip, and see just how
long the batteries last!  I go through 7 sets per wedding, and usually end
up chucking in a set of Duracell's just to "see me through" the tail end...
If there was a Quantum pack, or equivalent, I'd be lining up for it...
BTW, I posted this once before, but I'm not sure if anyone noticed.  I
"discovered" that the AC Adapter for the MUVO works perfectly with the
*istD!  I haven't found anywhere that I can buy the AC Adapter that is
supposedly available to suit the camera, so one night, I got brave and
risked blowing up my camera by plugging the MUVO adapter in.  I used it
solidly for 4 hours and it worked like a dream!  I have used it many times
since, with no bad side effects (well, none to my knowledge)...
tan.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dr. Shaun Canning [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, 18 July 2004 2:43 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss
Subject: *ist D and Power sources
Hi gang,
Here's a question for all the knowledgable *ist D owners out there to
ponder. I use 2300 mah Nimh rechargeable batteries in my *ist D and
AF360 flash (12 all up - 8 in camera, 4 in flash). While I am reasonably
happy with this setup, it is sometimes left wanting. Particulalry when
shooting RAW or TIFF images, there is a noticable faster drain on the
batteries life than with JPEG (which makes perfect sense with all the
extra disk writing etc).
The question is: Is anybody using any alternative power sources to power
their *ist D? For example, has anyone come up with or come across a
'power pack' that will power the *ist D like a quantum digital power
pack (which is not available for the *ist D).
Looking forward to some creative answers.....
Cheers
Shaun
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Dr. Shaun Canning
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m: 0414 967644
http://www.heritageservices.com.au
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