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rechmbrs · 05-28-2017, 04:00 AM

I've used most of the K series cameras with the a/c power accessory with no problem. I have a question whether I need the battery in the camera as well. Many devices like laptops need the battery in place to use a/c which suspect has to do with charging. Pentax cameras do not charge from power setup.
RONC

Unregistered User 8 · 05-28-2017, 04:10 AM

Hi Ron, the K-1 manual ( p.35 ) mentions nothing about the battery when using the ac adapter.

EDIT - But it cautions against losing power while accessing the memory cards as this will corrupt them, so for me, I would leave the battery in.

rechmbrs · 05-28-2017, 10:26 AM

Peter,
Thanks for the quick response. I lean toward leaving the battery in but yesterday LV was turned on and away went three batteries' charges. Had two charging but was going to have to make camera mobile again for needed shots. Luckily my extension cord appeared but need to be prepared next time LV is on. I never use LV but younger ones use it.

Might need to find power storage with equivalent to 3 batteries.

Cheers,
RONC

tabl10s · 05-29-2017, 09:12 AM

Buy the kid's their own camera.

rechmbrs · 05-29-2017, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by tabl10s

Buy the kid's their own camera.

Then I'll have 9 more batteries to tend to. You never win with the kids and especially the grandchildren.

They are natural shooters though. I need a nap!

RONC

normhead · 05-29-2017, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by rechmbrs

I need a nap!

My refrain these days.

rechmbrs · 05-29-2017, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by normhead

My refrain these days.

Being retired requires at least one nap but nature's calls in the middle of the night each require another snooze in the easy chair or a stretchout on the sofa. Forty winks minimum. Just don't snooze on the John.

Remember the only things that have priorities over naps are snoozes and John calls. Nothing should interrupt a NAP! Anyone who interrupts a NAP should be severely punished. Practice NAPs (snoozes) that are interrupted brings bad puns to the offender.

Amen.
RONC

Last edited by rechmbrs; 05-29-2017 at 05:40 PM.

05-28-2017, 04:00 AM	#1
rechmbrs Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conroe, TX USA Posts: 423	K 1 and a/c power I've used most of the K series cameras with the a/c power accessory with no problem. I have a question whether I need the battery in the camera as well. Many devices like laptops need the battery in place to use a/c which suspect has to do with charging. Pentax cameras do not charge from power setup. RONC

05-28-2017, 04:10 AM	#2
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi Ron, the K-1 manual ( p.35 ) mentions nothing about the battery when using the ac adapter. EDIT - But it cautions against losing power while accessing the memory cards as this will corrupt them, so for me, I would leave the battery in. Last edited by Unregistered User 8; 05-28-2017 at 04:22 AM.

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05-28-2017, 10:26 AM	#3
rechmbrs Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conroe, TX USA Posts: 423 Original Poster	Peter, Thanks for the quick response. I lean toward leaving the battery in but yesterday LV was turned on and away went three batteries' charges. Had two charging but was going to have to make camera mobile again for needed shots. Luckily my extension cord appeared but need to be prepared next time LV is on. I never use LV but younger ones use it. Might need to find power storage with equivalent to 3 batteries. Cheers, RONC

05-29-2017, 09:12 AM	#4
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Buy the kid's their own camera.

05-29-2017, 12:48 PM	#5
rechmbrs Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conroe, TX USA Posts: 423 Original Poster	Originally posted by tabl10s Buy the kid's their own camera. Then I'll have 9 more batteries to tend to. You never win with the kids and especially the grandchildren. They are natural shooters though. I need a nap! RONC

05-29-2017, 01:12 PM	#6
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by rechmbrs I need a nap! My refrain these days.

05-29-2017, 05:13 PM	#7
rechmbrs Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conroe, TX USA Posts: 423 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead My refrain these days. Being retired requires at least one nap but nature's calls in the middle of the night each require another snooze in the easy chair or a stretchout on the sofa. Forty winks minimum. Just don't snooze on the John. Remember the only things that have priorities over naps are snoozes and John calls. Nothing should interrupt a NAP! Anyone who interrupts a NAP should be severely punished. Practice NAPs (snoozes) that are interrupted brings bad puns to the offender. Amen. RONC Last edited by rechmbrs; 05-29-2017 at 05:40 PM.

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