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roscot · 10-12-2007, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by oxford_artist

The K100D is a bit choosy about batteries. If you search this site on batteries, you will find lots of explanations and advice. Personally, I use rechargeable Uniross Hybrios and Sanyo Eneloops, both work very well. I bought the Eneloops at a camera shop because I'd forgotten to take a back up set for the Hybrios when on a shoot. The assistant recommended another set of rechargeables with a higher rating that he used in his Pentax (I wish I could remember what they were called) but I took the Eneloops because, like the Hybrios, they come ready charged. The big advantage with both is that they keep their charge longer when not in use, ordinary NiMH batteries have a serious fall off of charge over time even when not used.

Also it pays to have a good charger. People seem to recommend the Maha chargers.
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10-12-2007, 01:02 PM	#11
roscot Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach VA USA Gallery Photos: 2 Posts: 1,365	Originally Posted by oxford_artist The K100D is a bit choosy about batteries. If you search this site on batteries, you will find lots of explanations and advice. Personally, I use rechargeable Uniross Hybrios and Sanyo Eneloops, both work very well. I bought the Eneloops at a camera shop because I'd forgotten to take a back up set for the Hybrios when on a shoot. The assistant recommended another set of rechargeables with a higher rating that he used in his Pentax (I wish I could remember what they were called) but I took the Eneloops because, like the Hybrios, they come ready charged. The big advantage with both is that they keep their charge longer when not in use, ordinary NiMH batteries have a serious fall off of charge over time even when not used. Also it pays to have a good charger. People seem to recommend the Maha chargers. Maha / Powerex Corporate Site : NiMh Batteries and Chargers from Powerex, Digital Cameras from Maha, Powerex 2200 Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers, AA, nimh, lithium ion, 2000 mah, 2200mah, charger, battery __________________ Cheers -Alan My advice is always free... So take it at it's face value.