Ordered the wrong battery, should I just get the AA pack instead?

Metalwizards · 04-21-2011, 11:27 PM

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I ordered a second battery for my k-r off amazon, but it's not the correct battery. Too large to fit in my k-r, perhaps it was for the k-7 or something. I am going to return it, but I am wondering, should I just get the battery back instead of another battery?

I am under the impression that AA's last a hell of a lot longer than the standard batteries and that there are some very high quality re-chargeable batteries. Is this correct?

What would you do?

ccd333 · 04-22-2011, 05:14 AM

Depends on which AA's. Lithium AA's will last considerably longer (maybe 2-3 times or more).....the pre-charged rechargeable Eneloop style also do well. You'll do worse than the standard lithium ion if you use alkaline.

Some say there is a compromise with some speed unless using lithium (be it the original or AA's).....like with AF for example. My sense is if you buy a second standard battery then that will be sufficient for just about any shooting scenario.....and without any compromises.

That being said, it is indeed handy to be able to have both options.....I have two standards (one aftermarket generic....works fine) but intend to buy the AA adapter just to have ultimate versatility.

gp1806 · 04-22-2011, 06:57 AM

I bought this one, works well.
D-Li109 DLi109 Li-Ion Battery for Pentax K-r DSLR NEW | eBay

loco · 04-22-2011, 08:01 AM

I would get the AA adapter if it was cheaper. But I can't justify paying $40 for that and then having to buy the rechargeable batteries, too, when a spare lithium ion only costs about $13-$15.

04-21-2011, 11:27 PM	#1
Metalwizards Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Santa Cruz Photos: Albums Posts: 124	Ordered the wrong battery, should I just get the AA pack instead? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I ordered a second battery for my k-r off amazon, but it's not the correct battery. Too large to fit in my k-r, perhaps it was for the k-7 or something. I am going to return it, but I am wondering, should I just get the battery back instead of another battery? I am under the impression that AA's last a hell of a lot longer than the standard batteries and that there are some very high quality re-chargeable batteries. Is this correct? What would you do?

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04-22-2011, 05:14 AM	#2
ccd333 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Windsor, Colorado Posts: 196	Depends on which AA's. Lithium AA's will last considerably longer (maybe 2-3 times or more).....the pre-charged rechargeable Eneloop style also do well. You'll do worse than the standard lithium ion if you use alkaline. Some say there is a compromise with some speed unless using lithium (be it the original or AA's).....like with AF for example. My sense is if you buy a second standard battery then that will be sufficient for just about any shooting scenario.....and without any compromises. That being said, it is indeed handy to be able to have both options.....I have two standards (one aftermarket generic....works fine) but intend to buy the AA adapter just to have ultimate versatility.

04-22-2011, 06:57 AM	#3
gp1806 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Photos: Albums Posts: 848	I bought this one, works well. D-Li109 DLi109 Li-Ion Battery for Pentax K-r DSLR NEW \| eBay

04-22-2011, 08:01 AM	#4
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	I would get the AA adapter if it was cheaper. But I can't justify paying $40 for that and then having to buy the rechargeable batteries, too, when a spare lithium ion only costs about $13-$15.