Re: ist D battery question.

[Paul Stenquist]

The camera should drain both equally. However, I don't know if it's a 
good idea to mix alkalines with CR-V3s. I've found with CRV3s or AA 
lithiums in both the grip and the camera, they drain at the same rate.
Paul
On Nov 7, 2004, at 8:50 AM, Don Sanderson wrote:

Here's what happened:
(I was at shot #1351)
1.) Camera had original CR-V3's.
2.) Battery Grip had Alkaline AA's.
3.) Battery indicator said 100% full.
4.) As soon as I plugged in the USB cable battery indicator went to
empty and camera warned me and shut off.
5.) Removed the battery grip and battery (CR-V3) said 100% again.
6.) Replaced Alkalines (the old ones were low) and grip, and now
battery says full.
Do I take it by this that the camera DOES NOT drain the onboard
batteries as long as the grip is attached and has good batteries?
Don