battery life in LV

adwb · 11-15-2013, 04:03 AM

Does any one know what the battery life is if you use LV continuously rather the the VF?

measured I guess in the number of shots?

the specs say approx 750 with 50% flash or 980 with out using I assume the VF since nothing is mentioned?

I seem to remember that a previous second body model I had, the KR I think, drained that battery flat quickly in LV and it was a known problem or issue if you like.

Adam · 11-15-2013, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by adwb

Does any one know what the battery life is if you use LV continuously rather the the VF?

measured I guess in the number of shots?

the specs say approx 750 with 50% flash or 980 with out using I assume the VF since nothing is mentioned?

I seem to remember that a previous second body model I had, the KR I think, drained that battery flat quickly in LV and it was a known problem or issue if you like.

You'll get a lot less battery life because the monitor and the sensor both have to be powered-up full time. Realistically, maybe 500 shots assuming that you don't idle in live view for too long. This should already be a lot better than what the K-r could do.

RonHendriks1966 · 11-15-2013, 04:21 AM

In the K-01 I can run the camera for several hours making like 350-400 images on one battery. This is with studioworking and running the wifi-card, so the camera stays turned on for almost the entire evening, except for a coffeebrake. No internal flash used for that.

I think the K-5 consumes just a little more energy, but maybe you can compare it.

11-15-2013, 04:03 AM	#1
adwb Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bristol UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,636	battery life in LV Does any one know what the battery life is if you use LV continuously rather the the VF? measured I guess in the number of shots? the specs say approx 750 with 50% flash or 980 with out using I assume the VF since nothing is mentioned? I seem to remember that a previous second body model I had, the KR I think, drained that battery flat quickly in LV and it was a known problem or issue if you like.

11-15-2013, 04:06 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by adwb Does any one know what the battery life is if you use LV continuously rather the the VF? measured I guess in the number of shots? the specs say approx 750 with 50% flash or 980 with out using I assume the VF since nothing is mentioned? I seem to remember that a previous second body model I had, the KR I think, drained that battery flat quickly in LV and it was a known problem or issue if you like. You'll get a lot less battery life because the monitor and the sensor both have to be powered-up full time. Realistically, maybe 500 shots assuming that you don't idle in live view for too long. This should already be a lot better than what the K-r could do. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-15-2013, 04:21 AM	#3
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	In the K-01 I can run the camera for several hours making like 350-400 images on one battery. This is with studioworking and running the wifi-card, so the camera stays turned on for almost the entire evening, except for a coffeebrake. No internal flash used for that. I think the K-5 consumes just a little more energy, but maybe you can compare it.