K-r Battery Life: AAs vs. Li-Ion?

geru2000 · 05-08-2012, 08:00 PM

I've been using energizer rechargeable batteries for years.

In fact I just today relegated the first set I ever bought to the TV channel selector. They were used in my K100, K200, and Kr for over 4 1/4 years.
They provided excellent service for all but the last 5 weeks when I noticed my shot count with them was down to around 225 shots.

Worst of all I used an energizer 15 minute charger on them exclusively and never had a problem.

sydbarett · 05-26-2012, 10:16 PM

My charger is a bit slow, rated at 200mAh.
But I suppose to charge 4 2000mAh @ 500 mAh will require more than a couple of hours, close to at least 4-5 hours I should think.

ericzb · 05-27-2012, 03:46 AM

I got about 600 shots yesterday from stock li-ion battery, no flash though.

But I do turn on/off the camera a lot between shots. as the battery indicator reads low after 200 shots.

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05-08-2012, 08:00 PM	#31
geru2000 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Watertown, NY Posts: 267	I've been using energizer rechargeable batteries for years. In fact I just today relegated the first set I ever bought to the TV channel selector. They were used in my K100, K200, and Kr for over 4 1/4 years. They provided excellent service for all but the last 5 weeks when I noticed my shot count with them was down to around 225 shots. Worst of all I used an energizer 15 minute charger on them exclusively and never had a problem.

05-26-2012, 10:16 PM	#32
sydbarett New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 20	My charger is a bit slow, rated at 200mAh. But I suppose to charge 4 2000mAh @ 500 mAh will require more than a couple of hours, close to at least 4-5 hours I should think.

05-27-2012, 03:46 AM	#33
ericzb Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 28	I got about 600 shots yesterday from stock li-ion battery, no flash though. But I do turn on/off the camera a lot between shots. as the battery indicator reads low after 200 shots.