Any News on Battery for K-7 ??

wll · 06-08-2009, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

There's no way you'd see me waste another cent on Impact brand batteries. I bought 3 for the K10D and used them regularly. Even though they were rated at a higher Mah than the Pentax, they never lasted as long on a charge. All three got regular use (not sitting around) and died within 12 months. My original (3 year old) K10D battery is still working and I now have 6 of them. No issues with OEM batteries.

As for trying 3rd party batteries that are not exactly to spec. You won't find me trying to save $5.00 and potentially damaging a $1299 camera.

Zack,

That is the feeling I'm getting from around the net, I think I should give this idea up.

wll

falconeye · 06-09-2009, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by wll

The L-190 battery on the right looks exactly like the Nikon ENEL3E. Both have the same indents, three contact points, etc.

Look again. It looks differently and doesn't mechanically fit.

wll · 06-10-2009, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

Look again. It looks differently and doesn't mechanically fit.

Looks like I'll order a couple of L-190's for each camera when available, and leave it at that !

wll

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06-08-2009, 07:46 AM	#16
wll Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 773 Original Poster	Originally posted by Peter Zack There's no way you'd see me waste another cent on Impact brand batteries. I bought 3 for the K10D and used them regularly. Even though they were rated at a higher Mah than the Pentax, they never lasted as long on a charge. All three got regular use (not sitting around) and died within 12 months. My original (3 year old) K10D battery is still working and I now have 6 of them. No issues with OEM batteries. As for trying 3rd party batteries that are not exactly to spec. You won't find me trying to save $5.00 and potentially damaging a $1299 camera. Zack, That is the feeling I'm getting from around the net, I think I should give this idea up. wll

06-09-2009, 04:41 PM	#17
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by wll The L-190 battery on the right looks exactly like the Nikon ENEL3E. Both have the same indents, three contact points, etc. Look again. It looks differently and doesn't mechanically fit.

06-10-2009, 07:46 PM	#18
wll Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 773 Original Poster	Originally posted by falconeye Look again. It looks differently and doesn't mechanically fit. Looks like I'll order a couple of L-190's for each camera when available, and leave it at that ! wll