On Mon, May 01, 2006 at 10:27:41AM -0400, Cory Papenfuss wrote:
> >La Crosse charger highly recommended.
> >
> >I read the La Crosse delivers a more reliable charge at 500-700ma as it can
> >do a better job of detecting the cut off point. I was having some flaky
> >battery problems at 200ma which
La Crosse charger highly recommended.
I read the La Crosse delivers a more reliable charge at 500-700ma as it can
do a better job of detecting the cut off point. I was having some flaky
battery problems at 200ma which vanished when I upped the charge rate.
700ma is still well below the safe char
It's good to hear that. I haven't tracked the other makes very
closely of late.
Godfrey
On Apr 30, 2006, at 2:39 PM, Adam Maas wrote:
The new Nikon EN-EL3e's offer everything the Info-Lithium's do with
a compatible body (Currently only the D200, although the battries
work without the extr
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Apr 30, 2006, at 9:14 AM, Joseph Tainter wrote:
Don't the Nikon and Canon models take only proprietary rechargeable
batteries? I consider that a fatal flaw, not least because sometimes
I work in the northern Sahel, where there is no electricity. I hope
Pentax k
On Apr 30, 2006, at 9:14 AM, Joseph Tainter wrote:
Don't the Nikon and Canon models take only proprietary rechargeable
batteries? I consider that a fatal flaw, not least because
sometimes I work in the northern Sahel, where there is no
electricity. I hope Pentax keeps their current DSLR ba
My Nikon D2H on a full charge gets close to 500 jps,even though Nikon
and Moose Peterson claim 1200 or so.Ichimp every equine shot, so that
may hurt it alot. I have 2 batteries,so i'm good for 1000 pictures.
My D200 takes an En-3a battery whuch is supposed to get 700-800 per,
but i have not
Anyway, thanks for the help, everyone! I think I will stick with NimHs
for now. It's still more economical than LIs. I just need to find the
best place to buy good ones online.
I've had great luck here:
http://www.thomas-distributing.com/
Really good info.
-Ryan
Thanks,
Amita
- Original Message -
From: "Adam Maas"
Subject: Re: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
I think he was asking about AA Lithiums, not CRV3's.
I noticed that after I had posted.
William Robb
TECTED]> wrote:
- Original Message -
From: "Joseph Tainter"
Subject: Re: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
> Shel:
>
> "CR-V3's ~are~ essentially AA Lithiums, just packaged differently."
>
> Okay -- can one use AA lithiums (pl: lithia?) in anything where on
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: "Joseph Tainter"
Subject: Re: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
Shel:
"CR-V3's ~are~ essentially AA Lithiums, just packaged differently."
Okay -- can one use AA lithiums (pl: lithia?) in anything where
The fourth post down has some interesting things to say:
http://www.pentaxuser.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2320&highlight=battery+grip
It would seem that it is best to avoid NiMHs if you use the battery grip,
unless you have checked that ALL eight batteries are equally charged and
of identical c
They should fit, but whether or not they are the proper choice is beyond my
knowledge. AA defines size and dimensions - so anyplace regular AA's (I
suspect you mean Alkaline) can be used, an AA Lithium should fit.
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Joseph Tainter
> "CR-V3's ~are~ essentially
Bill, I don't understand your comment. What's the difference between AA's
and AA Lithiums wrt size and dimensions. An AA is an AA, is it not?
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: William Robb
> - Original Message -
> From: "Joseph Tainter"
> Su
Joseph Tainter wrote:
Shel:
"CR-V3's ~are~ essentially AA Lithiums, just packaged differently."
Okay -- can one use AA lithiums (pl: lithia?) in anything where one
might use AAs? In a flash unit? Thanks.
Yes, if the unit can handle the voltage difference (AA lithiums are 1.25
volt) and dif
- Original Message -
From: "Joseph Tainter"
Subject: Re: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
Shel:
"CR-V3's ~are~ essentially AA Lithiums, just packaged differently."
Okay -- can one use AA lithiums (pl: lithia?) in anything where one might
use AAs
- Original Message -
From: "Cotty"
Subject: Re: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
Quite a few Canons use the BP-511 or similar:
<http://tinyurl.com/o66gm>
FWIW, my old Canon G1, which I expect is 5 or so years old now, is still
running just fine on it&#
On 30/4/06, Joseph Tainter, discombobulated, unleashed:
>Don't the Nikon and Canon models take only proprietary
>rechargeable batteries? I consider that a fatal flaw, not least
>because sometimes I work in the northern Sahel, where there is
>no electricity. I hope Pentax keeps their current DSL
Shel:
"CR-V3's ~are~ essentially AA Lithiums, just packaged differently."
Okay -- can one use AA lithiums (pl: lithia?) in anything where
one might use AAs? In a flash unit? Thanks.
Me:
"Don't the Nikon and Canon models take only proprietary
rechargeable batteries? I consider that a fatal f
Joseph Tainter wrote:
Paul wrote:
"LIthium AAs in the grip and camera. I get approximately 2000
exposures. Always."
AA lithiums, huh? I'll have to look into those.
In the meantime, I have been using CR-V3s, and have been completely
satisfied with the service they give me.
Don't the Nikon
CR-V3's ~are~ essentially AA Lithiums, just packaged differently.
In the FWIW department, I'm pushing 1500 exposures on a set of 4 Energizer
AA Lithium batteries, and there's no indication that the batteries are
losing effectiveness. The indicator shows a full charge.
Shel
> [Original Messa
La Crosse charger highly recommended.
I read the La Crosse delivers a more reliable charge at 500-700ma as it can
do a better job of detecting the cut off point. I was having some flaky
battery problems at 200ma which vanished when I upped the charge rate.
700ma is still well below the safe charg
Paul wrote:
"LIthium AAs in the grip and camera. I get approximately 2000
exposures. Always."
AA lithiums, huh? I'll have to look into those.
In the meantime, I have been using CR-V3s, and have been
completely satisfied with the service they give me.
Don't the Nikon and Canon models take o
My experience is similar to others. I use the grip, but for my own
convenience, I only put batteries in the grip. I get about 800-1200
shots on a set of lithiums. These will last several shooting sessions
for me, so I don't feel the need to load two sets of batteries in the
camera.
I got tired
NiHM's need to be regularly charged to work at peak efficiency. It
takes a few charges/discharge cycles for them to regain capacity if
they've been lying around unused too long.
Amita Guha wrote:
About a month ago, I tried to use my *istD, but the batteries were
dead. The other two sets of
cuss@pdml.net
> Subject: Re: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
>
>
> I use batteries in the D grip all of the time. LIthium AAs in the grip
> and camera. I get approximately 2000 exposures. Always. Tried NIMh for
> a while. Gave up on them. I think they require conside
of NiMH cells is to fast charge
them. I
charge mine at 200 ma.
Don
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message ----- From: "Amita Guha"
Subject: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
About a month ago, I tried to use my *istD, but the batteries were
dead. The other two sets of Ni
I use batteries in the D grip all of the time. LIthium AAs in the grip
and camera. I get approximately 2000 exposures. Always. Tried NIMh for
a while. Gave up on them. I think they require considerable discipline
in regard to charging and care. I don't have time for that.
Paul
On Apr 30, 2006,
On Sun, 30 Apr 2006 08:57:48 +0100, Thibouille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
I have the same NIMH batteries for abouy a year and a half (as long as
my D) and never had any problem.
Sometimes I let them in the camera for a month before using them. They
still run fine.
--
Thibo
ntax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
About a month ago, I tried to use my *istD, but the batteries were
dead.
Welcome to the world of modern battery technology. Yes, you can get massive energy
supplies in small packages - the downside is shortened shelf l
Well a bad battery will make the whole pack work substandardly. And if
your charger does not charge them individually it will cause you to have
a mischarged pack that will not last long. Rechargables really need to
be used regularly. For my use I gave up on them and went to AA Lithiums.
They ca
>
> From: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 2006/04/30 Sun AM 04:13:19 GMT
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
>
> About a month ago, I tried to use my *istD, but the batteries were
> dead.
Welcome t
I have the same NIMH batteries for abouy a year and a half (as long as
my D) and never had any problem.
Sometimes I let them in the camera for a month before using them. They
still run fine.
--
Thibouille
--
*ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
aircraft you don't need them.
I think a good way to shorten the life of NiMH cells is to fast charge
them. I
charge mine at 200 ma.
Don
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: "Amita Guha"
Subject: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
About a month ago, I
- Original Message -
From: "Amita Guha"
Subject: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
About a month ago, I tried to use my *istD, but the batteries were
dead. The other two sets of Nimh's I keep for it were dead as well. I
wasn't too concerned because I hadn&#x
Were you using the batteries in the battery grip by any chance? I've now
given up using batteries in the grip as I suspect there's a contact
problem somewhere along the line that leads to erratic battery performance.
Alternatively, do you trust your charger? I've had trouble there in the
past
About a month ago, I tried to use my *istD, but the batteries were
dead. The other two sets of Nimh's I keep for it were dead as well. I
wasn't too concerned because I hadn't used the camera in a while. A
couple of days ago, I charged up all three sets, and today I headed
out to shoot. My first se
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