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titrisol · 06-28-2022, 06:10 AM

Battery life will be increased, hopefully.
I'm used to carry 3 or 4 AAAs in the camera bag just in case

house · 06-28-2022, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by JPT

Incidentally, another discontinued product that is selling for high prices second hand is the 12-24/4 lens.

Locally Pentax DA second hand looks pretty dead. Guess I should take a trip to Japan and flog my da1224

**Mikesul** · 07-08-2022, 07:40 PM

O-GPS2 is in stock at B&H. I ordered one yesterday.

jcr · 07-09-2022, 05:36 AM

I had pre-ordered at Adorama, and just got a shipping notice a couple days ago.

Also, there is now a "Buy" button enabled at https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/o-gps2/)

Sterby · 07-30-2022, 11:28 AM - **1 Like**

You should be using Lithium AAA batteries like on the first O-GPS since the alkaline and NiMh batteries will affect the compass a lot. Using Astrotracer to westward was impossible with alkalines, it was a great blind spot fir the compass.

Not a Number · 07-30-2022, 11:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by titrisol

Battery life will be increased, hopefully.
I'm used to carry 3 or 4 AAAs in the camera bag just in case

No, actually the battery life is less depending on the temps:

O-GPS1:
approx. 7 hours (23C°) / 4 hours (0C°) with alkaline battery
approx. 7 hours (23C°) / 5 hours (0C°) with nickel-metal hydride battery
approx. 12 hours (23C°) / 9 hours (0C°) with lithium battery

O-GPS2:
approx. 5 hours (23℃) / 3 hours (0℃) with alkaline battery
approx. 5 hours (23℃) / 5 hours (0℃) with nickel-metal hydride battery
approx. 9 hours (23℃) / 9 hours (0℃) with lithium battery

The operating time is a guide based on our measurement conditions. It may vary depending on usage conditions.

Specifications | GPS UNIT O-GPS1 | RICOH IMAGING
Specifications | GPS UNIT O-GPS2 | RICOH IMAGING

slartibartfast01 · 07-30-2022, 12:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sterby

You should be using Lithium AAA batteries like on the first O-GPS since the alkaline and NiMh batteries will affect the compass a lot. Using Astrotracer to westward was impossible with alkalines, it was a great blind spot fir the compass.

I have never heard anyone mention that before or experienced it myself.

Lloyd_Christmas · 09-13-2022, 09:45 AM

I picked one up at Amazon.
Have the old O-GPS1 for sale.

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06-28-2022, 06:10 AM	#31
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,854	Battery life will be increased, hopefully. I'm used to carry 3 or 4 AAAs in the camera bag just in case

06-28-2022, 06:17 AM	#32
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by JPT Incidentally, another discontinued product that is selling for high prices second hand is the 12-24/4 lens. Locally Pentax DA second hand looks pretty dead. Guess I should take a trip to Japan and flog my da1224

07-08-2022, 07:40 PM	#33
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	O-GPS2 is in stock at B&H. I ordered one yesterday.

07-09-2022, 05:36 AM	#34
jcr New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 19	I had pre-ordered at Adorama, and just got a shipping notice a couple days ago. Also, there is now a "Buy" button enabled at https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/o-gps2/)

07-30-2022, 11:28 AM - 1 Like	#35
Sterby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Tarján Photos: Albums Posts: 140	You should be using Lithium AAA batteries like on the first O-GPS since the alkaline and NiMh batteries will affect the compass a lot. Using Astrotracer to westward was impossible with alkalines, it was a great blind spot fir the compass.

07-30-2022, 11:51 AM - 1 Like	#36
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by titrisol Battery life will be increased, hopefully. I'm used to carry 3 or 4 AAAs in the camera bag just in case No, actually the battery life is less depending on the temps: O-GPS1: approx. 7 hours (23C°) / 4 hours (0C°) with alkaline battery approx. 7 hours (23C°) / 5 hours (0C°) with nickel-metal hydride battery approx. 12 hours (23C°) / 9 hours (0C°) with lithium battery O-GPS2: approx. 5 hours (23℃) / 3 hours (0℃) with alkaline battery approx. 5 hours (23℃) / 5 hours (0℃) with nickel-metal hydride battery approx. 9 hours (23℃) / 9 hours (0℃) with lithium battery The operating time is a guide based on our measurement conditions. It may vary depending on usage conditions. Specifications \| GPS UNIT O-GPS1 \| RICOH IMAGING Specifications \| GPS UNIT O-GPS2 \| RICOH IMAGING

07-30-2022, 12:16 PM - 1 Like	#37
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by Sterby You should be using Lithium AAA batteries like on the first O-GPS since the alkaline and NiMh batteries will affect the compass a lot. Using Astrotracer to westward was impossible with alkalines, it was a great blind spot fir the compass. I have never heard anyone mention that before or experienced it myself.

09-13-2022, 09:45 AM	#38
Lloyd_Christmas Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 464	I picked one up at Amazon. Have the old O-GPS1 for sale.

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