Hi.There is obviously a problom.I bought a used SF-1 last April with a semi fresh battery which lasted 4 months.I replaced it in July 2001,shot 10-12 rolls and its sitting in my Lowepro and still working. Must be a short problem.Its a nice camera but loud.
Dave ---- Begin Original Message ---- From: Jim Apilado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 29 Mar 2002 11:11:06 -0800 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Pentax SF1 Question Once you get the camera repaired you must try and locate the adapter that allows the use of AA batteries to power the camera. Jim A. > From: Chris Brogden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2002 12:44:43 -0600 (CST) > To: "Pentax Discussion Group (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Pentax SF1 Question > > On Fri, 29 Mar 2002, Bowman, John wrote: > >> I an new to the board and have a question about a recently acquired >> SF1. It seems to be killing batteries in a few days, even when off. I >> put new batteries in the camera and left it for a few days and bingo, >> they are dead. I suspect that they are being drained by the LCD >> display that seems to stay on even if the main switch is shut off. Not >> sure if it should go off or not. This is the first "modern" camera I >> have owned so I am not familiar with new fangled electronics. I would >> appreciate any comments or suggestions. > > AFAIK, the LCD uses almost nothing in the way of battery power. It's like > the one on digital watches, and those last forever on small batteries. > It sounds like a problem with the circuitry, so taking it to a camera > repair center would probably be a good idea. I'm sure other people will > give you more specific advice. > > chris > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . ---- End Original Message ---- Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
