That makes sense. I'll be interested in hearing how long those batteries last. Paul
> Hi Paul, > > At least with this set, I'm going to run 'em until the camera craps out or > starts to behave in a strange manner. At least that way I'll have a better > idea of what to expect, and since I'm going to be around the house for the > next couple of days, there won't be an important pix made, plus a spare set > of bats is handy. Seems like a perfect time to experiment and learn the > limitations of the camera. Thus far, since the 1/2 full indication was > observed, the camera has made 20 good shots. > > If I were going out with some serious shooting in mind, replacing them now > would make sense, but then I'd put the old bats back into the camera just > to test the limits. > > Shel > "You meet the nicest people with a Pentax" > > > > [Original Message] > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Battery Behavior - istDS > > > > Yep, that's for sure. But seriously, once the battery indicator > > goes to half, you're basically finished. You won't get another > > thirty or forty shots. And unless you're shooting junk, why risk > > losing a special moment to a failed battery? Replace them > > before they fail. > > Paul > >
