Rechargeable Batteries for K2000

llwil2003 · 06-07-2010, 05:15 PM

I am a very green person and the thought of buying batteries over and over again and the environment impact is very upsetting.

My Nikon has a battery that I just put in the charger.

But my new Pentax K2000 uses batteries. Can I use rechargeable batteries and if so can I use cells ranging from 1500 to 2700mAh?

I read on the internet that the higher the capacity - the longer the run time.

tibbitts · 06-07-2010, 06:07 PM

As a practical matter, you have to use slow-self-discharge or "hybrid" AA batteries, such as Eneloop or Rayovac Hybrid. Capacity is not particularly important - most of these batteries have similar capacity.

Paul

MoiVous · 06-07-2010, 07:37 PM

All the Pentax dSLRs using AA batteries work well with the low self discharge (LSD) batteries like Eneloops.

Have a read of this thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/camera-studio-accessories/92821-battery-k...-take-aas.html - it covers most of what you need to know including other NiMH batteries etc.

I use the Eneloops in my K200D, the flash and the battery grip with no problems at all. Capacity is not an issue as they are all similar (about 2000mAh) - its their discharge curve thats important. The LSD batteries discharge curve is what gives them a long run time

Hope that helps......

Cheers

rkt · 06-08-2010, 01:38 AM

plus one, for Sanyo Eneloops... used them very successfully with K200D with no issues at all...

LucyGoosey · 06-08-2010, 12:11 PM

Same here. I had a very difficult time with Energizer Rechargables on my k2000 before I switched to Eneloops. I even sent in my camera for warranty service, but they found nothing wrong, so I just stick to Lithium or Eneloops.

06-07-2010, 05:15 PM	#1
llwil2003 New Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 10	Rechargeable Batteries for K2000 I am a very green person and the thought of buying batteries over and over again and the environment impact is very upsetting. My Nikon has a battery that I just put in the charger. But my new Pentax K2000 uses batteries. Can I use rechargeable batteries and if so can I use cells ranging from 1500 to 2700mAh? I read on the internet that the higher the capacity - the longer the run time.

06-07-2010, 07:37 PM	#3
MoiVous Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	All the Pentax dSLRs using AA batteries work well with the low self discharge (LSD) batteries like Eneloops. Have a read of this thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/camera-studio-accessories/92821-battery-k...-take-aas.html - it covers most of what you need to know including other NiMH batteries etc. I use the Eneloops in my K200D, the flash and the battery grip with no problems at all. Capacity is not an issue as they are all similar (about 2000mAh) - its their discharge curve thats important. The LSD batteries discharge curve is what gives them a long run time Hope that helps...... Cheers Last edited by MoiVous; 06-07-2010 at 07:39 PM. Reason: discharge curve importance

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06-07-2010, 06:07 PM	#2
tibbitts Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 2,196	As a practical matter, you have to use slow-self-discharge or "hybrid" AA batteries, such as Eneloop or Rayovac Hybrid. Capacity is not particularly important - most of these batteries have similar capacity. Paul

06-08-2010, 01:38 AM	#4
rkt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 154	plus one, for Sanyo Eneloops... used them very successfully with K200D with no issues at all...

06-08-2010, 12:11 PM	#5
LucyGoosey Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Photos: Albums Posts: 86	Same here. I had a very difficult time with Energizer Rechargables on my k2000 before I switched to Eneloops. I even sent in my camera for warranty service, but they found nothing wrong, so I just stick to Lithium or Eneloops.